Chapter 4 The Ellis Island Bridge proposal..

The National Park Services wanted to build a bridge from Liberty State Park to Ellis Island. The restoration project included the construction of a bridge across the 400 yards of water between Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. People who were interviewed were into the situation, they took part of it with interest not just for the heck of it. They were understanding of the problem and its consequences even if they had different backgrounds. Some people view the changes as negative others positive. Residents of Ellis Island feel that the ferry is for tourist whereas a bridge would be for the local population who do not normally visit the island. If the bridge is built the locales will visit the island often and also learn the history.