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Immigration to Ellis Island peaked between 1892 and 1924, during which time the 3.3-acre island was enlarged with landfill (by the 1930s it reached its current 27.5-acre size) and additional buildings were constructed to handle the massive influx of immigrants.
Ellis Island History â Information on the role and purpose of Ellis Island in immigration to the United States and New York City. History and Culture â Informative page which provides a look at the history of the immigration center. Ellis Island Tour-Educational web page which provides a virtual tour of Ellis Island.