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The New York City Aquarium, Old Castle Garden, Historic Photograph

In this vintage photo:

The New York City Aquarium in the former Castle Garden immigration facility.

After immigration had moved away from Castle Garden, the building was remodeled and converted to the New York City Aquarium which opened on December 10, 1896.

This photo is by Detroit Publishing Co., and dates from about 1900.

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