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6. Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital, New Jersey

Location: New Jersey's Ellis Island 1951 is the year. Price for a tour: $53* One of the creepiest and saddest locations in New Jersey will be available for public visits starting in August 2022. Ellis Island, a major destination for immigrants arriving in the early 20th century, was centred around the hospital. The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital was operational from 1902 to 1951. Presently, it is a component of the Statue of Liberty Monument.

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New Jersey's Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital ©Shutterstock/legacy1995 It provided medical care to thousands of immigrants for a range of illnesses before closing permanently. Even so, this hospital remained a testament to individuals who sacrificed much to pursue the American Dream, even if it had been abandoned for many years.