They hoped to settle in a promised land that was opening its doors to many, especially those capable of doing manual labor. One hundred twenty-five years ago, the nation’s first federal immigration station opened on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, built to handle the throngs who were coming to America during the late 19th century to escape famine, war and poverty. Inspectors examined the eyes of immigrants at Ellis Island in New York Harbor, but did they change their names?Īrchives Center at American History 0143.VDF 27016/NMAH
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