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Architecture
Surprising Alternate Uses of NYCâs Ellis Island
Ellis Island is synonymous with immigration, but this island has served many purposes, from an FBI field office to a detention center!
Arts & Culture
Did Last Names Really Get Changed at Ellis Island?
Itâs a common tale you may have heard at the dinner table. Your great-grandfather or great-great-grandmother or some other
Abandoned
Photos: Inside the Abandoned Hospital at Ellis Island
The 29-building hospital complex on the lesser-traveled south side of Ellis Island is a unique attraction in New York City.
New York
The Real Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Islandâs First Immigrant
On New Yearâs Day 1892, a seventeen-year-old girl named Annie Moore stepped onto Ellis Island and into a new
Abandoned
Peer Inside the Abandoned Baggage and Dormitory Building on Ellis Island
Ellis Island presents 21st-century visitors with two options: explore the islandâs rich history in the main hallâs Ellis
Architecture
9 Surprising Uses of NYCâs Ellis Island Throughout History
Over the course of more than 60 years, from 1892 to 1954, the immigration station at Ellis Island processed millions
Secrets of NYC
New Unforgotten Series Installment Highlights Relevance of Ellis Island History
Though the United States has not welcomed immigrants through Ellis Island since the federal immigration station closed in 1954, it
New York
Celebrate our Tripadvisor Travelersâ Choice Best of the Best Award With Us
We have exciting news! Untapped New York has just been awarded Tripadvisorâs 2022 Travelersâ Choice Best of the Best
Events
Top 10 July 4th Events in NYC 2022
Barbecues and firework shows are pinnacles of July 4th, but this year there are plenty of alternative celebrations for history
Arts & Culture
âThis Is Ellis Islandâ Symposium Follows the Immigrant Experience
When it comes to New York City, thereâs no denying that the immigrants who have made this city home
Architecture
30 Abandoned Places in New York City
Here are Untapped New Yorkâs favorite abandoned places in New York Cityâs five boroughs. Some are break-in-able, some
Arts & Culture
10 Unique Things to Do for Labor Day in NYC 2021
Due to coronavirus, all our holidays this year have been more than unusual and you may find yourself one of