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How were the 2 islands created?
The islands were added by landfill from the subway construction.
100
How much does a Hard Hat Tour cost?
$25
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7zu_UmbR4QXamtfeTJ6WXJJRG8/edit
Bed
100
In what state is the hospital located?
New Jersey
100
What are some of the reasons why we should preserve Ellis Island?
The rich history Increase jobs Broaden the history of New York students could go and discover it
200
The hospital became a detention center for enemy aliens during which war?
WWI
200
How much money does it take to restore 1 building?
$5-8 million
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7zu_UmbR4QXUm4wN2hxYzd1NkU/edit
Morgue
200
Who handled the immigration policies before the federal government took over?
States handled their own immigration policies.
200
What is the name of our tour guide?
Zebulun
300
In what year did all 33 buildings on Ellis Island close?
1954
300
Under our plan, how would we use the money earned from the Hard Hat Tours?
Money used to pay for the extra personnel on the hospital grounds needed for safety/security purposes.
300
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7zu_UmbR4QXV2dfR1M4UHhWZ2s/edit
Dryer
300
How were the dorms segregated?
Race and gender
300
How do we get to Ellis Island today?
We take the ferry from Battery Park, which also takes us to the Statue of Liberty.
400
The island was named after which person and what did he originally use the island for?
Samuel Ellis ran a tavern for local fishermen.
400
Under our plan, how long would it take for us to raise the money for restoration ?
6 years
400
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7zu_UmbR4QXX001Y2lqOE9kNG8/edit
Back of a hospital building
400
What disease would lead to immediate deportation?
Trachoma/CT - a contagious eye disease
400
What is the name of the art exhibit in which JR painted 16+ interior walls of the hospital?
"Unframed-Ellis Island"
500
What catastrophic event happened during the year of 1897?
A fire started in main building's tower and immigration office was temporarily moved to Battery Park.
500
How much money would we make from the Hard Hat Tour after 6 years?
$600,000
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7zu_UmbR4QXcnRObENFYkVuMXM/edit
Where they cleaned mattresses
500
Why were islands 2 and 3 separated?
To keep infectious diseases from spreading.
500
Where do doctors and nurses live on Ellis Island?
In the hospital