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ellis island

By GNotz

  • oyster island

    An island in new York harbor is named oyster island

  • ownership

    the owner of the island, Samuel Ellis dies, and Ellis island is sold to New York State, then to the U.S. government

  • asked for permission to use Ellis island as immigration recovery station

    The New York State Commission of Immigration requested authorization from the War Department to use Ellis Island for immigrant recuperation. The appeal was turned down.
  • the opening of Ellis island

    the opening of Ellis island

    Ellis island opens as the official immigration stations

  • Fire

    a fire destroys all the original buildings on Ellis island

  • fire proofing

    the main building is fire proofed, as well as 2251 immigrants are examined

  • building new appliances

    a new kitchen, bathhouse, laundry and power house are build on island 1

  • less immigrations

    the numbers of immigrants coming through Ellis island decreases

  • the close

    Ellis island is officially closed

  • restorations

    Ellis island begins to be restored

  • museum opens

    after restorations the Ellis island museum opens