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Ellis Island is an Immigration station, where immigrants from mostly Europe went. It opened in 1892, and closed in 1954. It was named after Samuel Ellis. New York bought it for $10,000 in 1808. (I know, I went a little beyond your question.)

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Ellis Island is an immigration station, where immigrants from mostly Europe went. It opened in 1892, and closed in 1954. It was named after Samuel Ellis. New York bought it for $10,000 in 1808.

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because it is for immigrants to come through

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What were the dates of operation at Ellis Island?

when did ellis island first open for receiving immigrants


When does Ellis Island open?

1892


How many births occurred at Ellis Island?

After being open for 50 years, there were 350 births that occurred on Ellis Island.


What year did ellis island open as part of the immigration service?

Ellis Island opened as part of the Immigration service in 1892.


When were the buildings on Ellis Island built?

They are open to the public.


In what year did Ellis Island open as part of the immigration service?

According to http://www.answers.com/topic/ellis-island, 1890


In 1892 the US government opened ellis island primarily to?

Ellis Island was open primarily to German and Irish immigrants in 1892


How are the buildings at Ellis island now used?

They are open to the public.


How are the building at ellis island now being used?

They are open to the public.


Which New York island opened up in 1892?

The Ellis Island Immigration Station on Ellis Island opened on January 1, 1892.


How do you make a model of Ellis Island?

You have to get supplies of buildings and things and look up Ellis island and copy it. it is very complex


Who is the Ellis of Ellis island?

The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.