Tag Archives: Ellis Island

The Darkness and Light of Ellis Island

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Ken Dowell

Ellis Island: A People’s History and The Next Ship Home Continue reading →

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Liberty State Park: With Dollar Signs in Their Eyes

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Ken Dowell

For 43 years, developers have floated proposals for commercial exploitation of Liberty State Park ranging from luxury condos to a Formula One racetrack.. Continue reading →

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Liberty State Park: Nature Reclaimed

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Ken Dowell

A park crafted from an industrial wasteland. Continue reading →

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A Place to Celebrate Immigrants

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Between 1892 and 1964 more than 12 million immigrated to the U.S. through Ellis Island. Continue reading →

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It’s the Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The view from Liberty State Park, Jersey City Continue reading →

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