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Ellis Island: Gateway to America
1999
Ellis Island: Gateway to America is a website that provides historical information about the Ellis Island Immigration Station. Included is information about the island prior to its becoming known as Ellis Island. There is information about the immigration process at Ellis Island, as well as information about the origin and number of immigrants, who entered America through Ellis Island. In addition, there is a description of the years of abandonment and the restoration of Ellis Island. Finally, there is a collection of original photographs of Ellis Island.