Thursday, 24 November 2011

Ellis Island

Ellis Island in Newyork Harbour was the entry point to ancient imigrants to United states. From 1892 to 1954 ,12 million imigrants entered United states.Ellis Island played an important role in United states history.
It is named after Samuel Ellis.
In 1965 president Lyndon declared, Ellis Island as a national monument and  is a part of Statue of liberty, national monument. The main building was reopened on 1990 for the public.
All other information. directions.,oprating hours. fees.reservations are obtained by visiting the website
http://www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm

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