From 1954 to 1997 Ellis Island was abandoned. During this time weather and vandals took it's toll on the building and facilities.

In 1990 the Great Hall was restored but the most of the island remained fenced off and abandoned.

In 1999 an effort was mounted to save the many neglected building and facilities. These images were captured prior to the first phase; stabilization.

Ellis Island

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A Hospital & Admin Building B Outside Psychiatric Ward C Great Lawn D Hospital Wards E Staff House F Hospital Wards G Between Hospital Wards H Dining Room I Baggage  Room J Dormitory Room K Children's Rooftop Playground Ellis Island before Stabilization 360° Virtual Tour Photographed Spring, 1999

Virtual Tour of Ellis Island by Jim Galvin

Aerial photograph by The U.S. Geological Survey

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