The article highlights the often-overlooked South Side of Ellis Island, where 80% of the island lies in New Jersey. It emphasizes the historical significance of the hospital buildings, once crucial for public health during the immigrant experience from 1892 to 1954. Interviewee Jim Dessicino discusses his role as Creative Director at Save Ellis Island, aiming to repurpose these buildings into vibrant spaces for education and art, while honoring the empathy that characterized patient care during that era. The site represents both personal and national narratives of resilience and hope.
Jim Dessicino’s mission is to preserve the hospital buildings on Ellis Island as a living space for education and storytelling, reflecting the immigrant experience.
The South Side of Ellis Island houses decaying hospital buildings, once vital for public health and care of immigrants, now aiming for revitalization through arts.
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