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Abandoned hospital on Ellis Island (photograph by Stephen Wilkes) The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital (also known as U.S. Marine Hospital Number 43) was a hospital where would-be immigrants were held and medical examined. It was the largest marine hospital in the nation. The 22 building complex has been abandoned for many years now. Stephen Wilkes did a photo series on the abandoned hospital on Ellis Island. On his website you can read about the project, view photographs and buy his book. Suggested by Candice

Abandoned hospital on Ellis Island (photograph by Stephen Wilkes)

The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital (also known as U.S. Marine Hospital Number 43) was a hospital where would-be immigrants were held and medical examined. It was the largest marine hospital in the nation. The 22 building complex has been abandoned for many years now.

Stephen Wilkes did a photo series on the abandoned hospital on Ellis Island. On his website you can read about the project, view photographs and buy his book.

Suggested by Candice