Fort Clinton Collection

A plan of Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, 1774-1779 (hand coloured etching in various
985889 A plan of Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, 1774-1779 (hand coloured etching in various watercolour tints) by English School

In the Land of Promise, Castle Garden, 1884 (oil on wood panel)
496987 In the Land of Promise, Castle Garden, 1884 (oil on wood panel) by Ulrich, Charles Frederic (1858-1908); 72.1x91.4 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Gustavus Adolphus Rollins, ca. 1835. Creator: Thomas Seir Cummings
Gustavus Adolphus Rollins, ca. 1835

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1883. American cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1883, suggesting that the perils then awaiting immigrants were as great as they were when the Pilgrims landed

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. View of Castle Garden at the Battery, Manhattan (top), and South Ferry elevated railroad station, Brooklyn. Lithograph, c1900

CASTLE GARDEN, 1852. Lithograph, American, 1852

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. Lithograph, 1848, by Nathaniel Currier

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. Castle Garden in Battery Park, New York City. Photograph, c1900

CASTLE GARDEN, NY, 1852. The castle Garden amusement hall at New York in 1852, the site of Jenny Linds American debut two years previously; the building was an immigrant station from 1855-90

GREAT LAKES STEAMER, c1830. A steamboat carrying recent German immigrants in America from Castle Garden, New York City, to the Great Lakes region, c1830. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Plan of the British attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PLAN. Plan of the British attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War, October 1777

MILLARD FILLMORE (1800-1874). 13th President of the United States. Landing of President Fillmore from the steamship Erie, at Castle Garden, New York City, 1851. Contemporary American wood engraving

CASTLE GARDEN, 1871. Railroad ticket office at Castle Garden, the immigration entry point at the tip of Manhattan. Wood engraving, 1871

NEW YORK: IMMIGRANTS, 1871. Recently arrived immigrants reading letters from friends at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, 1871

GERMAN IMMIGRANTS, 1871. German immigrants newly arrived at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, 1871

IMMIGRANTS: EXCHANGE. Exchange brokers office at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, 1871

IMMIGRANTS: REGISTRATION. Registering names of recently arrived immigrants at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, 1871

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. Castle Garden at the Battery, New York City. Wood engraving, 1850

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1886. Grand parade on Broadway on the dedication day of the Statue of Liberty, 28 October 1886. Front page of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 6 November 1886

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Immigrants waiting to be processed at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving, 1889 after a painting, 1884, by Charles F. Ulrich

RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS, 1882. Jewish immigrants from Russia, recently arrived at New York City, leaving the immigration station at Castle Garden. Wood engraving, 1882

MORMON IMMIGRANTS, 1878. Mormon immigrants from Europe being processed at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1878

IMMIGRANTS, CASTLE GARDEN. Interior of Castle Garden, New York, at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, the main arrival station for Europeans from 1855 to 1890. Wood engraving, 1871

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. / nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving
IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. /nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York, 1884. Contemporary American wood engraving

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. The Battery and Castle Garden in 1850. Wood engraving, late 19th century

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe. Wood engraving, c1855

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. European immigrants landing on the wharf at Castle Garden, New York City, 1878

IMMIGRANTS LANDING, 1884. Immigrants landing at Castle Garden, New York. Line engraving from an American magazine of 1884

IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING, 1880. Immigrants arriving at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1880

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly landed European immigrants leaving Castle Garden in New York City after having been admitted into the United States, c1885. Line engraving, American, 1892

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1884

RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS, 1880s. Jewish immigrants from Russia, recently arrived at New York City, leaving Castle Garden immigration station for Wards Island. Wood engraving, American, 1882

IMMIGRANTS: RUSSIAN JEWS. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1882

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Immigrants landing at Castle Garden, New York City 1880. Contemporary colored engraving

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"Fort Clinton: A Historical Landmark at the Heart of American Immigration" Fort Clinton, a significant part of American history, stands as a testament to the nation's rich heritage and its role in welcoming immigrants. The hand-coloured etching from 1774-1779 showcases Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, highlighting their strategic importance during the Revolutionary War. In Gustavus Adolphus Rollins' painting by Thomas Seir Cummings, "In the Land of Promise, Castle Garden, 1884, " we catch a glimpse of Castle Garden—a place that witnessed countless dreams come true for immigrants seeking new opportunities in America. This oil on wood panel artwork captures the spirit of hope and promise that surrounded this iconic immigration hub. The allure of American wages is depicted in an immigration cartoon from c1855. It portrays how individuals were enticed by better economic prospects across the Atlantic Ocean. Frederick Burr Opper's 1883 cartoon further emphasizes this notion with humor while shedding light on America's attraction as a land of opportunity. Castle Garden itself was an integral part of New York City's landscape. Lithographs from various periods—1848 by Nathaniel Currier and 1852 lithograph—showcase its grandeur at Battery Park. Over time, Castle Garden transformed into an amusement hall where Jenny Lind, the renowned Swedish soprano singer captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances. Not only did Castle Garden witness cultural events but it also served as a gateway for immigrants arriving through Great Lakes steamers like those depicted in c1830 illustrations. These steamboats carried German immigrants who sought refuge and prosperity within America’s borders. Today, Fort Clinton remains standing as both a historical landmark and symbolizes America's enduring commitment to embracing diversity and providing opportunities to all who seek them. Its legacy intertwines with stories spanning centuries—the struggles faced during war times and the aspirations kindled by immigrant dreams—all contributing to shaping our great nation.