Visit Ellis Island's abandoned immigrant hospital, a massive and modern facility that was America's first line of defense against contagious diseases during the great wave of immigration. The hospital, which sprawled across two islands, treated tens of thousands of immigrant patients who were separated from their families and detained until they recovered from illness before becoming citizens.
Forgotten Ellis Island
A once-thriving hospital complex on Ellis Island, abandoned and in disrepair, serves as a poignant reminder of the medical care provided to immigrants during the great wave of immigration.
