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From: "KIT-TOM" <>
Subject: Re: [CASTLE-GARDEN] where else?
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 09:54:18 -0500
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This is the information I found for the arrival of immigrants.

Where did immigrants arrive in NY?
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Before August 1855 - wharfs of Manhattan

August 1, 1855- April 18, 1890 : Castle Garden

April 19, 1890-Dec. 31, 1891: Barge Office

January 1, 1892- June 13, 1897: Ellis Island

June 14, 1897 - Dec 16, 1900: Barge Office

December 17, 1900-1924: Ellis Island

Kathryn
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Subject: Re: [CASTLE-GARDEN] where else?


> The Barge Office is another name for the site at Castle Garden. Check out
> the Castle Garden site on the internet.
>
> Betty
> ===============
> In a message dated 2/2/02 7:21:07 AM, writes:
>
> << My grandfather traveled from Sweden in 1891 and came through the
"BARGE
>
> OFFICE" where there was abuse and less than desirable conditions. It had
to
>
> be terrible to come to a new country and be mistreated. He was only 17
>
> years old. With this information I have more respect for our Ancestors.
>>
>
>
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