Immigrants Landing on Ellis Island 1903

Photographed July 24, 1903.
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Camera: Alfred C. Abadie

"No fewer than 12,668 immigrants arrived in this port yesterday, the largest number in one day recorded in the history, of the immigration service."
- New York Times, Friday, April 10, 1903.

The Federal government opened the island in 1892 for immigration services. By1900 New York City's population reached 3,437,202 the first official census count after the city's borough consolidation of 1898. By 1910, immigrant settlers made up 40% of New York City's permanent population. 40% of the entire current U.S. population can trace their roots to arrivals at Ellis Island which remained in operation until its abandonment in 1954. -TR

New York City in 1903:
Baltimore Orioles relocate to New York. The club was officially known as the "Greater New York" baseball club. Dubbed the Highlanders by the press they would eventually come to be called the Yankees / The last steam train ran over the Sixth Avenue Elevated on April 3rd, replaced by electric transportation / Frederick Thompson and & Elmer ''Skip'' Dundy buy Sea Lion Park in Coney Island from Captain Paul Boyton and transform it into Luna Park / Nov. 23rd, Enrico Caruso debuts at the Metropolitan Opera in 'Rigoletto' / Dec. 19th, The Williamsburgh Bridge opens (see video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg83KBlCXug

"I'm going to show you the real New York - witty, smart, and international - like any metropolis. Tell me this: where in Europe can you find old Hungary, old Russia, old France, old Italy? In Europe you're trying to copy America, you're almost American. But here you'll find Europeans who immigrated a hundred years ago - and we haven't spoiled them. Oh, Gio! You must see why I love New York. Because the whole world's in New York" -Oriana Fallaci

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[maryellencastello]

I see these people arriving with one or two suitcases to start a new life . . . I take more than that on a weekend trip! What courage they had!

[mrchrmedone]

I LOVE THE VIDEO the united states of american well known as a nation of immigrants.

[ricarleite]

@maryellencastello People back then did't own too many clothes. Plus, what were they supposed to bring? Furniture? Their laptops and cameras? That was it!

[CF40]

"What is your name? Come on son, what is your name?"..."Tu nome"..."Vito Andolini from Corleone"..."Ok Corleone, Vito Corleone. Next!"

[EyesHaveMiles420]

@maryellencastello  Well said.

[ClassicsforKids]

Are they immigrants or emigrants? They are two different things! Are they coming or going?

[link0zeldarulz89]

I bet someone screamed "The Statue of Liberty!!!" and everyone cheered.

[oakmag]

Have you seen Emanuele Crialese's "Golden Door?" (from Italy) Quite a film from the immigrants' viewpoint about their experiences and Ellis Island. Thanks for posting this. Fascinating. I thought of how little they brought as well - and my grandparents.

[bobrebello]

Ya, that's pretty cool. I wonder if I just saw my great-grandparents.

[babeblue204]

wow