Ellis Island was abandoned in 1954. After years of deterioration, the main building was restored in 1990 to house the Immigration Museum.
The rest of the complex remained unseen and largely untouched for half of a century, until now
See the Electric Shock Therapy Psychiatric Ward; Morgue and Autopsy Room
Unseen Ellis Island South Side Prior to Stabilization and Restoration:
Reels will work in all ViewMaster viewers
Product Specifications
Package Dimensions: 5.47 x 4.41 x 0.08 inches
Item Weight: 0.774 ounces
ASIN: B08XDYGYK6
Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
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Manufacturer: 3D Viewer Reels
Item Package Quantity: 1
Style: Ellis Island
Product Information
The first reel, Ellis Island Vintage Images, offers a view into early images of immigrants being processed for entry to America: * Immigrants' First View of Ellis Island * Hopeful Immigrants on Ship * Immigrants in Waiting Area * Brief but thorough Medical Exam * Inspector Checking for Trachoma Eye Disease * New Americans * Immigrants Settled in Lower Eastside NYC. The other 2 reels provide a look at Ellis Island few have ever seen. It's the South Side priori to stabilization and renovation. A unique glimpse.