this is an open ward. so an open ward meaning if you were suffering from something that a lot of people had you d be in a room together weapon call most of thesewardses measles wars these ward measles wards. a bed in between each window. windowsout open for air flow. corners are rounded so that air flow and circulation and you cantraip dirt. recent live after 60 years the save ellis island foundation opened the wards for limited tours but we received some incredible access. now we ll go upstairs, which is where most people don t get to go. someplace that is special for us that no one else gets to see? it s true. okay. that s exciting. what are we going to see? you see this chair? this is my favorite ward. and when i see these chairs, i want to know who was sitting here last and why.