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Abnredleg

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2. It closed in 1954 due to its small size and age

Reply to rampartc (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 2, 2024, 07:19 AM

Apr 2

It’s now a National Park. There are no centers like Ellis anymore, where 98% of immigrants left as citizens after 3-5 hour process.

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why was ellis island closed? rampartc Apr 2 #1

It closed in 1954 due to its small size and age Abnredleg Apr 2 #2

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