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Not all immigrants to NY came through Ellis Island! Explore these ships passenger lists, history, photos and other records of U.S. immigration through Castle Garden, New York.
Castle Clinton National Monument
Description of Castle Clinton which later became Castle Garden, a common point of arrival for immigrants before Ellis Island was opened in 1890
Castle Garden History
A brief history of Castle Garden including photos.
Castle Garden - One Immigrant's Story
This article, published 23 Dec 1866 in the New York Times was written by a steerage passenger aboard the ship S. S. SCOTLAND and describes her experience being processed through Castle Garden.
Castle Gardens & Ellis Island
Immigration and naturalization history through Castle Gardens and Ellis Island including info on where to find records.
History of Castle Clinton
Learn the rich history of Castle Clinton from its inception as a fort, through its use as an entertainment complex, immigrant processing center and aquarium for the City of NY.
Immigrant Arrivals - A Photo History
A variety of photos of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island and Castle Garden, NY.
Passenger Lists - New York City Arrivals Vol. 1
Selected passenger lists of ships arriving at Castle Garden, the Barge Office and Ellis Island from 1820 - 1929.
Passenger Lists - New York City Arrivals Vol. 2
Selected passenger lists of ships arriving at Castle Garden, the Barge Office and Ellis Island from 1803 - 1930.
Passenger Lists - New York City Arrivals Vol. 3
Selected passenger lists of ships to Castle Garden, the Barge Office and Ellis Island, NY during the period 1803-1930.
Passenger Lists - New York City Arrivals Vol. 4
Selected passenger lists of ships to Castle Garden, the Barge Office and Ellis Island, NY during the period 1774-1936.
The Port of New York: Gateway to America
While there were many other important entries into the country, it is estimated that more than 100 million Americans are directly related to immigrants who passed through Ellis Island during its tenure as a federal immigration station. By Juliana Smith.

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