Immigration
What year did Castle Clinton (Castle Garden at the time) open as an immigration landing depot?
1855
What kind of squirrels are common in the area of Castle Clinton?
The Grey Squirrel
What year did the New York City Aquarium open?
1896
What date did the War of 1812 begin?
June 12, 1812
What was Castle Clinton originally named?
Southwest Battery
How long was Castle Clinton designated as an immigration landing depot?
34 years
This rat located around Castle Clinton is the most successful mammal on the planet besides humans.
The brown rat
What two sea life made the aquarium a hit?
The "exotic" fish and the beluga whale
Which country did the United States declare war on?
Great Britain
Who is Castle Clinton named after?
Dewitt Clinton, a former Mayor and Governor of New York
How many people entered the United States through this depot during the years it was in operation?
8 million
How many types of birds are spotted by Castle Clinton?
Three types of birds
How many people showed up to the aquarium on its opening day?
30,000 people
How many cannons did Castle Clinton store during the War of 1812?
28
What is Castle Clinton used as today?
It houses the ticket office for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
What caused the Castle Clinton immigration depot to close?
The opening of Ellis Island.
This bird that is spotted around Castle Clinton has a wide dark cheek patch or "mustache" mark below its eye.
The peregrine falcon
When did the aquarium close?
1941
Which General established his headquarters at Castle Clinton when he was appointed command of all the fortifications in NYC and harbor?
General Joseph Bloomfield
Which Opera singer made their debut at Castle Clinton when it was an entertainment center?
Jenny Lind
What the ratio of immigrants that passed through Castle Clinton during the years of 1855-1890?
Two of every three immigrants
This bird spotted around Castle Clinton spends summers breeding all over Canada north to Alaska.
The kestrel
Where did the aquarium get relocated to?
Coney Island
True or False: Castle Clinton never had to fire on an enemy during the war
True
When did Castle Clinton reopen after the aquarium was shut down?
1975