Immigrants at Castle Garden ca. 1880

Old engraving showing immigrants at Castle Garden ca. 1880. This engraving was published in a book by Hubbart Brothers, Philadelphia 1881. It shows the castle from the sea side. Along the wharf is a large steamboat with adverts for the Erie railway in several languages. Immigrants are seen boarding the steamboat to be taken to the railway station. The original measures ca. 16 x 10 cm.