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Building History
Stairway to Registry Room
As new arrivals entered the main building, they were assembled into a line that proceeded up the stairway to the Registry Room. There they were inspected by Ellis Island immigration officers. This stairway is a modern replacement for one that was built in 1911 and used by millions of immigrants until 1924 when it was torn down. Previous to that period the main stairway was located in the center of the room. |