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Little Oyster and Big Oyster Islands

Did you know? When the Dutch first arrived in Manhattan, there were massive oyster beds. In fact, Ellis Island and Liberty Island were called Little Oyster and Big Oyster Island.

LITTLE OYSTER ISLAND

LITTLE OYSTER ISLAND

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Source: Wikipedia and New York Public Library (images below)


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