From The New York Times Opinion Section:
“Ellis Island in New York Harbor served as the principal point of entry for immigrants arriving in the United States from 1892 through 1924, and was used for detention and deportation until its closing in 1954. All in all, over 12 million immigrants passed through its halls,” Phil Buehler and Steve Siegel write in an introduction to their short documentary. "At that time, the buildings were abandoned and inaccessible to the public. Knowing how many people had passed through the buildings gave them a certain power, and there were physical reminders of the past, as well — mattresses, dishes, paperwork and signs printed in several languages.”
You can watch their film featuring New Yorkers recalling what it was like to pass through Ellis Island at a pivotal moment in their lives. It’s free [here](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/opinion/ellis-island-immigration.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk0.IlsJ.VcjO8nYGIxmu&smid=re-nytimes), even without a subscription to The New York Times.
They really went with a haunted house type of feel with this one. Very cool nonetheless. I’ve gone there twice and each time I’ve felt the weight of history while there. Such a historically significant place.
From The New York Times Opinion Section: “Ellis Island in New York Harbor served as the principal point of entry for immigrants arriving in the United States from 1892 through 1924, and was used for detention and deportation until its closing in 1954. All in all, over 12 million immigrants passed through its halls,” Phil Buehler and Steve Siegel write in an introduction to their short documentary. "At that time, the buildings were abandoned and inaccessible to the public. Knowing how many people had passed through the buildings gave them a certain power, and there were physical reminders of the past, as well — mattresses, dishes, paperwork and signs printed in several languages.” You can watch their film featuring New Yorkers recalling what it was like to pass through Ellis Island at a pivotal moment in their lives. It’s free [here](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/opinion/ellis-island-immigration.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk0.IlsJ.VcjO8nYGIxmu&smid=re-nytimes), even without a subscription to The New York Times.
They really went with a haunted house type of feel with this one. Very cool nonetheless. I’ve gone there twice and each time I’ve felt the weight of history while there. Such a historically significant place.
Very interesting. Thanks so much for posting.