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Yes, Ellis Island was an immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954. There is a link to an article on it below.
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You are referring to Ellis Island. Until 1954, all new immigrants to the United States had to pass through Ellis Island before beginning their new lives in the United States. They had to answer questions and pass a health inspection before they were granted citizenship. See the Related Links below for more information.
Ellis Island, and it started operation in 1892 not 1882.
Immigrants from Europe who traveled to America in steerage were sent to Ellis island to face legal and medical inspection.
The gateway for millions of immigrants to the U.S. as the nation's busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 until 1954.
Ellis Island closed for Immigration functions on 29 November, 1954, however, its use had declined substantially for decades before that. After WWI it was usedmore as a detention center than an inspection center, as Visas were required after wWI and Visas were obtained at the point of origin so most arrivals did not require a substantial inspection.
The Ellis of Ellis Island was named after Ruby Ellis who was the first immigrant from Russia.
What is special about Ellis Island?