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Ellis Island National Monument
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Dormitory Room  

Did You Know?
Although most immigrants processed at Ellis Island stayed between three and five hours, about 20% stayed overnight in dormitory rooms until their cases could be cleared. Many immigrants found these accommodations a far improvement from the dreaded conditions of traveling to America in "steerage".

Last Updated: March 30, 2008 at 10:27 EST