Ellis Island was the dominant immigration station in the United States since the late 1800s and into the 1900s. The New York State government founded the island in 1855. On January 1, 1892, the Ellis Island immigration station was officially open. Three large ships carrying 700 immigrants passed through the Ellis Island portal that day. Many came from eastern and southern Europe to the United States. Most immigrants left their homes because of war, poverty, and drought. Throughout the 60 years the station was open, millions of immigrants passed through the gateways seeking better opportunities in America.
Five years later, in the early morning of June 15, 1897, a fire broke out in one of the towers of the main building and the immigration station was burned to the ground. At the time …show more content…
Government officials and an interpreter would ask each immigrant questions about where they intend to settle down and potentially work. If passengers failed any of the immigration inspections, they were put in detention until they were able to have a hearing in front of the Board of Special inquiry. About 10 percent of the immigrants had hearings and two percent of the passengers were deported, usually because of their medical and economic conditions.
A record year came in 1907, as more people immigrated to American than in any of the previous years. About 1.25 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island throughout 1907. As a result of the growing number of immigrants, workers were striving to build newer and larger buildings to accommodate the greater amount of passengers arriving on the island. Throughout 1900 and 1915, dormitories, hospital buildings, infectious disease departments, and kitchens were built. The federal government passed a law prohibiting immigrants with disabilities and unaccompanied children from entering the United
Five years later, in the early morning of June 15, 1897, a fire broke out in one of the towers of the main building and the immigration station was burned to the ground. At the time …show more content…
Government officials and an interpreter would ask each immigrant questions about where they intend to settle down and potentially work. If passengers failed any of the immigration inspections, they were put in detention until they were able to have a hearing in front of the Board of Special inquiry. About 10 percent of the immigrants had hearings and two percent of the passengers were deported, usually because of their medical and economic conditions.
A record year came in 1907, as more people immigrated to American than in any of the previous years. About 1.25 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island throughout 1907. As a result of the growing number of immigrants, workers were striving to build newer and larger buildings to accommodate the greater amount of passengers arriving on the island. Throughout 1900 and 1915, dormitories, hospital buildings, infectious disease departments, and kitchens were built. The federal government passed a law prohibiting immigrants with disabilities and unaccompanied children from entering the United