Immigrants just arrived, awaiting examination, Ellis Island, New York harbor. Underwood & Underwood. Courtesy Library of Congress. Arrival and Departure In 1991, Historic Preservation magazine ...

Ellis Island straddles New York and New Jersey and commemorates the immigrant experience. Millions of American stories began at Ellis Island; by some estimates, 40% of people in the country today have ...

But to truly appreciate its size and significance, you’ll want to visit the statue and Ellis Island while on your NYC vacation. If you’re departing from the New York side, you’ll hop on a ...