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Are immigrants still going through Ellis Island today?
No. Ellis Island has been closed from accepting immigrants. It is just a tourist attraction now.
How did immigrants get tickets for ships going to Ellis Island?
They bought the tickets.
What did German immigrants see first the lady librerty or Ellis Island or did they see Ellis Island first then the statue of librety?
If they are blind they see nothing.... and it would depend which way there where coming in?
How long does the boat stay at liberty island before going to Ellis Island in New York?
HOW long as you want because when u need to go to Ellis island you could take any boat that takes you to Ellis island.
How much does it cost to go to Ellis Island?
The immigrants had to work as slaves for almost as long as they shall live. And many of them had to be a slave for the rest of their life in order to be on Ellis Island.
How long were people on the ship going to Ellis Island?
Many ships came to Ellis Island, from different locations overseas and using different modes of power. So, there is no true answer to this question.
How can I tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York?
I assume you are asking about how to go to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. There are tours you can buy at Battery Park and board the boats going to both sites.
Where did the immigrants arived and what where they given there?
They came into NYC through Ellis island. It was very well organized at Ellis with immigration officers checking people in, doctors giving physicals, providing beds in dorm rooms, a cafeteria to feed them, and when all was done they left the island going to NYC. They did all of this without the advantage of computers or technology and it makes me wonder why we can't do the same thing with our technology a 100 years later.
What did immigrants have to do before they were allowed to enter the us?
Immigrants passing through Ellis Island were subjected to rigirous medical examinations by uniformed military surgeons. The medical officers would check for anything ranging from conjunctivitus to mental illnesses. Upon arrival to Ellis Island, immigrants were to record their names and submit to examintions before entering the country. Ellis Island operated from 1892 to 1954.
How do Italian immigrants maintain their culture?
Probably the Catholic religion is the strongest single element of the Italian culture, which of course is maintained by going to church, enrolling children in Catholic schools, and so forth. And then there is traditional Italian food, which is prepared and eaten in Italian families. Various other aspects of Italian culture can also be preserved by immigrants. They can listen to Italian operas, for example.
Did people travel over the Atlantic Ocean or Ellis Island to get to the US from Ireland?
The Immigration Station on Ellis Island, in New York Harbor, was their destination. So no, they did not travel over Ellis Island. That's where they were going. The body of water that lies between Ireland and New York is the Atlantic Ocean, so that's what they traveled over.
How did the people in Ellis Island learn to speak English?
According to my immigrant relatives, a few people (usually those who were educated) memorized some simple English words or phrases before getting on the boat. They practiced when to answer Yes or No; they could also say the name of the city they were going to, give the names of relatives who were living in the US, and tell what their occupation was in the old country. As for everyone else, there were some inspectors at Ellis Island who were bilingual, and they were able to communicate with the immigrants in their native language. There were also a small number of translators who helped the inspectors, so the interview process could be carried out. It was not a perfect system, of course; some immigrants spoke languages that were not common, and in those cases, misunderstandings occurred. But for the most part, the immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island generally found someone who spoke enough of their language to conduct the intake and ask the basic questions.
