Inspection Room, Ellis Island, New York, between 1900 and 1915

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Courtesy of Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing Co., between 1900 and 1915

Description

The inspection room was where new arrivals waited to be inspected and registered by immigration service officers. On many days, over 5,000 people would file through the space to undergo medical and legal examinations.

Source-Dependent Questions

• Why are American flags prominently placed in the inspection room?
• How is the inspection room physically structured in a way to aid in processing new immigrants?

Citation Information

"Inspection room, Ellis Island, New York, N.Y.," Detroit Publishing Company, between 1900 and 1915. Courtesy of Library of Congress