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A museum was made on Ellis Island in order to tell the story of the immigrants who moved through there as they made their way to new lives in America. It also tells the story of the building as well as the staff who worked there. Ellis Island has an important place in the American cultural mythology, and it is important to acknowledge that place and its history. The museum serves this purpose.
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When did Ellis Island become a museum?
The Ellis Island Immigration Station closed in 1954, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum opened in 1990.
What was Ellis Island museum before it was a museum?
An Immigration Station
What could be found on an island nearby?
Near the Statue of Liberty is Ellis Island. In 1990 Ellis Island was opened to the public as the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
In what year was Ellis Island dedicated as a museum?
in 1990
How was Ellis Island created?
Ellis island started out as just an empty place in New York City and was made into Ellis island
How much money did it take to restore the Museum at Ellis Island?
$6.4million
Why Ellis Island is important?
Ellis Island is important as people from round the world, their ancestors will have passed through there to get to America. That is what has made America so culturally diverse today. Millions of immigrants passed through Ellis Island. A fire on Ellis Island burnt down records of immigrants passing through, no copies were made of these so tracing ancestors can be a difficulty. (I visited the Ellis Island Museum but I still do not fully understand so don't take all my words! :P)
Was there any movies in Ellis island?
No, not one movie has been made in Ellis island.
What are some exhibits at Ellis Island Museum?
the wall of honor, peopling of america, documentary "island of hope, island of tears"
Why is Ellis Island so squared?
Ellis Island was largely formed by landfill. It has the shape it does because it was made artificially.
Were US citizens processed through Ellis Island?
yes, but now it is closed and preserved as a museum.
In New York what island was the location where immigrants were processed into this country?
Approximately Hawii.
