Ellis Island saw millions of immigrants pass through it's Great Hall. Over 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry back to those who walked this hall.
Stairs and more stairs. While many immigrants were processed out of Ellis Island in a matter of time, others would follow steps such as these for further questioning and tests to determine the fate of their dreams.
Heated by cast iron radiators, the Great Hall of Ellis Island was the path to a bright future in America or a sad return to the homeland