What Was Ellis Island?
From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island served as the gateway for millions of immigrants seeking a new life in the United States. Over time, the island fell into disrepair, but thanks to generous donations totaling $150 million from Americans nationwide, Ellis Island was restored in the 1980s. Today, it stands as a museum, offering visitors a chance to explore America's history and their own heritage. Experience the story of this iconic landmark.
Read lessDescription
From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, with the buildings decaying. Ellis Island was not restored until the 1980s when Americans from all over the country donated more than $150 million. It opened to the public once again in 1990 as a museum. Learn more about America's history and perhaps even your own through the story of one of the most popular landmarks in the country.
Information
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 03/13/2014
Author: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Kevin McVeigh(Illustrator) & David Groff(Illustrator)
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448479156
Ages: 9-11
Pages: 112
