Ellis Island was an "island of hope" for most immigrants and an "island of tears" for the minority of immigrants coming to the states between the late 1800's and early 1900's. For those who were not admitted or those being deported, Ellis Island served as a detention center and would later serve as an internment center for many enemy aliens. Ellis Island has a broad history, which stands as one of the bigger gateways to the United States of America, where more than 12 million immigrants came through.
http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island_history.asp
I had no idea that Ellis island was artificially enlarged to more than 8 times its original size. I was unaware of all of Ellis island's history. It said that before the island was an immigration station, it was used to hang pirates and what not. Also, i was unaware it burned down and had to be rebuilt. There was a lot I didn't know.
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