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photographs of ellis island 1902 1913

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Large hall with tellers' cages marked 'money exchange' and 'railroad tickets to all points.'

Large hall with tellers' cages marked 'money exchange' and 'railroad t...

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View of Ellis Island lawn, with New York skyline in distance.

View of Ellis Island lawn, with New York skyline in distance.

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View of fountain in garden adjoining Ellis Island building.

View of fountain in garden adjoining Ellis Island building.

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Group photograph of newly-arrived immigrants in native costumes, some with turbans, some with fezzes.

Group photograph of newly-arrived immigrants in native costumes, some ...

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

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Another view of the ferry boat, as it nears Battery Park. The building under construction (right of center) is the U.S. Customs House, built from 1902-1906.

Another view of the ferry boat, as it nears Battery Park. The building...

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View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

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Ivy-covered exterior of Ellis Island building.

Ivy-covered exterior of Ellis Island building.

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View of garden with greenhouse and arched trellises adjoining Ellis Island structure.

View of garden with greenhouse and arched trellises adjoining Ellis Is...

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View of Ellis Island buildings.

View of Ellis Island buildings.

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A view of Ellis Island taken from the harbor. At the center is the Immigration Station; one of the boats in the pier is the John E. Moore.

A view of Ellis Island taken from the harbor. At the center is the Imm...

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View of Ellis Island grounds with plantings; buildings to rear.

View of Ellis Island grounds with plantings; buildings to rear.

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Detail of front entrance, U.S. Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Detail of front entrance, U.S. Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

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View of the New York skyline from the observation roof atop one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

View of the New York skyline from the observation roof atop one wing o...

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

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Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, but showing a front view of the Immigration Station.

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, but showing a front view...

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View of garden and greenhouse on Ellis Island.

View of garden and greenhouse on Ellis Island.

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Exterior of Ellis Island building, showing ivy-covered wall, porch and balcony with flower boxes, well-kept lawn and hedge.

Exterior of Ellis Island building, showing ivy-covered wall, porch and...

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Similar to preceding view, but showing more of building at left.

Similar to preceding view, but showing more of building at left.

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View of a long corridor within one of the Ellis Island buildings; a booth marked post office stands on the left.

View of a long corridor within one of the Ellis Island buildings; a bo...

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A derby-topped gentleman observing the harbor form the observation roof on one wing of the Immigration Station. The gentleman is possibly William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island form 1902-5 and 1909-13, from whose estate these photographs came. The New York skyline, showing the nearly-completed Woolworth Building tower, is at the left.

A derby-topped gentleman observing the harbor form the observation roo...

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Uncle Sam, host. Immigrants being served a free meal at Ellis Island.

Uncle Sam, host. Immigrants being served a free meal at Ellis Island.

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View of the New York skyline from Ellis Island. The Woolworth Building (the tallest building, at left) is under construction, which dates the photograph as c. 1912-13.

View of the New York skyline from Ellis Island. The Woolworth Building...

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A view of an Ellis Island pier; the boat docked here is marked 'Ellis Island' and 'Department of Commerce and Labor.'

A view of an Ellis Island pier; the boat docked here is marked 'Ellis ...

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station

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An excellent view of the front facade of the Immigration Station; a boat is docked in front.

An excellent view of the front facade of the Immigration Station; a bo...

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Dining hall on Ellis Island. New York

Dining hall on Ellis Island. New York

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View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island, showing New York skyline in the distance.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island, showing New...

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Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, showing various buildings.

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, showing various building...

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Large dining hall, empty except for about ten members of the dining hall staff. The place settings consist of a worn porcelain-enameled plate, a fork and knife.

Large dining hall, empty except for about ten members of the dining ha...

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Ellis Island, May, 1902 : a view of the grounds adjoining one of the buildings, stewn with rubble, debris and building materials.

Ellis Island, May, 1902 : a view of the grounds adjoining one of the b...

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View of Ellis Island buildings.

View of Ellis Island buildings.

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Ferry boat, the Ellis Island, which is also marked Department of Commerce and Labor, U.S. Immigration Service.

Ferry boat, the Ellis Island, which is also marked Department of Comme...

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View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station; the New York skyline is barely discernable through the haze in the background.

View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station; the New Y...

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Ellis Island, May, 1902. New York

Ellis Island, May, 1902. New York

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View of harbor from Ellis Island.

View of harbor from Ellis Island.

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A view of the front facade, Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

A view of the front facade, Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

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Ready for travel and going north, south and west. Immigrants with baggage lined up at teller's windows marked money exchange.

Ready for travel and going north, south and west. Immigrants with bagg...

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View of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island (front side).

View of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island (front side).

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View of Ellis Island buildings, with garden and trellises in foreground.

View of Ellis Island buildings, with garden and trellises in foregroun...

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Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Station is visible at right.

Ferry, the Laura, at Ellis Island pier; part of the Immigration Statio...

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View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; apparently taken from atop the Immigration Station building.

View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; apparently tak...

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Immigrants waiting in line for processing by Immigration Bureau officials.

Immigrants waiting in line for processing by Immigration Bureau offici...

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station...

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A group of immigrants, most wearing fezzes, surrounding a large vessel which is decorated with the star and crescent symbol of the Moslem religion and the Ottoman Turks.

A group of immigrants, most wearing fezzes, surrounding a large vessel...

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The pens at Ellis Island, Registry Room (or Great Hall). These people have passed the first mental inspection.

The pens at Ellis Island, Registry Room (or Great Hall). These people ...

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Immigrants undergoing medical examination.

Immigrants undergoing medical examination.

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Buildings near Ellis Island pier; immigrants can be seen with trunks and luggage.

Buildings near Ellis Island pier; immigrants can be seen with trunks a...

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Passed and waiting to be taken off Ellis Island.

Passed and waiting to be taken off Ellis Island.

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Group photograph captioned 'Hungarian Gypsies all of whom were deported' in The New York Times, Sunday Feb. 12, 1905

Group photograph captioned 'Hungarian Gypsies all of whom were deporte...

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station...

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View of garden with trellises adjoining Ellis Island building.

View of garden with trellises adjoining Ellis Island building.

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Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station...

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