#OnThisDate November 12, 1954 - Gateway's End

Ellis Island, The United States' Primary Immigration Station, Officially Ceased Operations, Marking The End Of An Era In American Immigration History.

Established On January 1, 1892, In New York Harbor, Ellis Island Processed Over 12 Million Immigrants During Its 62 Years Of Service.

The First Immigrant To Pass Through Its Doors Was Annie Moore, A 15-Year-Old Girl From County Cork, Ireland.

The Island's Facilities, Including The Main Building And The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital, Were Instrumental In Managing The Massive Influx Of Newcomers, Particularly During Peak Years Like 1907, When Over One Million Immigrants Were Processed.

However, The Implementation Of Restrictive Immigration Policies, Such As The Immigration Act Of 1924, Significantly Reduced The Number Of Arrivals, Diminishing The Island's Role.

By The Early 1950s, The Need For Such A Large Processing Center Had Waned.

The Last Detainee, Norwegian Merchant Seaman Arne Peterssen, Who Had Overstayed His Shore Leave, Was Released On November 12, 1954, Symbolizing The End Of Ellis Island's Active Service.

Following Its Closure, The Island Fell Into Disrepair Until It Was Designated Part Of The Statue Of Liberty National Monument In 1965.

Extensive Restoration Efforts Led To The Opening Of The Ellis Island Immigration Museum In 1990, Preserving The Legacy Of The Millions Who Passed Through Its Halls In Pursuit Of The American Dream.

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