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Descendants of Levi Infanger - Cardello Family History

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Island. The complex that made up Castle Gardens immigration center included outbuildings, hospital,<br />

<strong>of</strong>fices all enclosed by a large wooden fence. The ships let the first class and cabin passengers<br />

<strong>of</strong>f at a pier and then proceed to Castle Garden where the steerage passengers disembarked.<br />

All immigrants had to land at the depot, which was closed to every one else, like the<br />

scam artists and thieves. Each immigrant had his name checked against the ship manifest, underwent<br />

a brief medical exam, passed through customs, and had his name registered as having<br />

entered the country.<br />

Castle Gardens- Exterior View From The Battery - Harpers 1871<br />

Immigrants Landing At Castle Garden - Harper's Weekly, May 29, 1880

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