Cook County News Herald

Historical Reflections


The new government Customs and Immigration building at Pigeon River opened in August 1966 with an unofficial all-time record number of people passing through its portals during its first week of operation. Shown are Albert Almlie, Customs inspector, left, and Harold Wessels, immigrant inspector, looking over the new facility. Cook County News-Herald archives

The new government Customs and Immigration building at Pigeon River opened in August 1966 with an unofficial all-time record number of people passing through its portals during its first week of operation. Shown are Albert Almlie, Customs inspector, left, and Harold Wessels, immigrant inspector, looking over the new facility. Cook County News-Herald archives

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