• Immigrants awaiting inspection in front of Ellis Island's Main Building

    Ellis Island

    National Monument NJ,NY

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Southside of Ellis Island

Ellis Island's south side contains nearly 30 buildings that are unrestored.  These structures included hospitals, quarantine and psychopathic facilities for immigrants needing treatment or isolation.  The U.S. Public Health Service used these facilities during the station's operation.