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An inspection hall holding 1,500 was the first stop and was fitted with electric lights and heat. \"A strict control is kept over the entrance to the station,\" promised American Line, \"and runners and other disturbing and dangerous elements are excluded.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownstairs was the baggage area and from there immigrants either boarded a train and were let loose onto the streets of Philadelphia. But not single women. \"As a rule, women are met by their friends, who take them to their homes. If not so met, they are not allowed to wander about the city, but are sent in cars of a reliable messenger to the address given.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe immigration hall was torn down in 1915. 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Although undated, it is from 1885-1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those facing the uncertainty of a new life, the American Line soothes. \"We can confidentially say,\" promised the company, \"that in no other port in the world are passengers given more care, personal attention and protection than in Philadelphia.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassengers disembarked directly into the second floor of the massive \"new Immigrant Landing Station\" on Pier 54.. An inspection hall holding 1,500 was the first stop and was fitted with electric lights and heat. \"A strict control is kept over the entrance to the station,\" promised American Line, \"and runners and other disturbing and dangerous elements are excluded.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownstairs was the baggage area and from there immigrants either boarded a train and were let loose onto the streets of Philadelphia. But not single women. \"As a rule, women are met by their friends, who take them to their homes. If not so met, they are not allowed to wander about the city, but are sent in cars of a reliable messenger to the address given.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe immigration hall was torn down in 1915. Today the remains of Pier 54 have been made into an urban park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}