<P> Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton , previously known as Castle Garden , is a circular sandstone fort now located in Battery Park , in Manhattan , New York City . It is perhaps best remembered as America 's first immigration station ( predating Ellis Island ) , where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States from 1855 to 1890 . Over its active life , it has also functioned as a beer garden , exhibition hall , theater , and public aquarium , and currently is a national monument . </P>
<P> Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton , previously known as Castle Garden , is a circular sandstone fort now located in Battery Park , in Manhattan , New York City . It is perhaps best remembered as America 's first immigration station ( predating Ellis Island ) , where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States from 1855 to 1890 . Over its active life , it has also functioned as a beer garden , exhibition hall , theater , and public aquarium , and currently is a national monument . </P>
where did immigrants land in new york before ellis island
where did immigrants land in new york before ellis island
Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton
Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton