This Day in History: Ellis Island closes on Nov. 12, 1954

The United States immigration station on Ellis Island closed on Nov. 12, 1954. Since opening in 1892, the station had ...
Islands on MSN

Florida's 'Ellis Island Of The South' Is Named For Its Historic Significance And Is One Of The State's Most Iconic Landmarks

The Miami skyscraper opened to the public in 2025 to celebrate its 100th year. Visitors can attend exhibitions to learn about ...
Hartford Courant

Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests

MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Centennial celebrations held for reopening of Miami Freedom Tower

Celebrations were held for the reopening of the Miami Freedom Tower on Tuesday, as the beacon of hope and resilience in the heart of Miami turns 100 years old. Several officials earlier on Tuesday ...