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The main function of the compound on Ellis Island was to serve as an Immigration processing station for millions of immigrants arriving in the United States from 1892 to 1954. It provided medical examinations and legal inspections to determine the eligibility of newcomers to enter the country. The facility aimed to ensure that immigrants met health standards and were not likely to become public charges. Ellis Island became a symbol of hope and opportunity for many seeking a better life in America.

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