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Author | : Kenneth French |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738509662 |
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With over two hundred historical photographs, Railroads of Hoboken and Jersey City explores the cultural and commercial effects of railway travel in two important New Jersey cities. Because of their unique location directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, Hoboken and Jersey City have long been centers of transportation activity. When the railway industry was booming in the early twentieth century, four major passenger terminals dotted the left bank of the Hudson from the Jersey Central to the Pennsylvania to the Erie to the Lackawanna. Thousands of people streamed through these terminals every day to the ferries that then took them across the river to New York City. Additionally, tons of freight were brought through the vast train yards along the waterfront. Railroads of Hoboken and Jersey City tells the history of the railroads between the mid-1800s and the 1970s. It also explores how the once vibrant waterfronts of Hoboken and Jersey City went through tremendous decline and how, over time, the waterfront has been restored and redeveloped. New residential and commercial buildings have sprouted along the old Pennsylvania and Erie properties, the Lackawanna Terminal has been restored, and the Central Railroad Terminal is now part of Liberty State Park, one of New Jersey's most popular tourist destinations.
Author | : Patricia Florio Colrick |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1999-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738537306 |
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Incorporated as a city in 1855, Hoboken's history as a ferry terminus dates back to the eighteenth century, with the first horse-powered ferries to lower Manhattan. The city's history is entwined with that of Col. John Stevens and his family. He was the inventor of the t-rail and a pioneer in steam-generated power and navigation. Prior to the city's growth as a transportation hub, it was a scenic locale favored by city dwellers who could arrive by ferry and enjoy a riverside promenade, partake of water drawn from a natural spring, and watch a cricket or baseball game. Hoboken eventually grew to become a bustling city, with an active waterfront as well as a home and place of work for tens of thousands of immigrants and families. In Hoboken, the pattern of early development is described, giving the reader a sense of the city in the mid-nineteenth century. Landmarks of the terminal area, downtown (Washington Street), and ferry terminals are highlighted in this photographic tour of the city. Chapters are devoted to the great rail, ferry, and trolley terminal at Hudson Place, the commercial center, the waterfront before and after industrialization (including boat and yacht clubs), and the memory of some of Hoboken's residents.
Author | : Patrick B. Shalhoub |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780752402550 |
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Author | : Jersey City, Hoboken and Rutherford Electric Railway Company |
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Total Pages | : 8 |
Release | : 1894 |
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Author | : Anthony J. Bianculli |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 025335174X |
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Fascinating stories of New Jersey's rich railroading history
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Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1906 |
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Download Agreement Between Jersey City, Hoboken and Paterson Street Railway Company, North Jersey Street Railway Company and Public Service Corporation of New Jersey and Hoboken and Manhattan Railroad Company, New York and Jersey Railroad Company, Hudson and Manhattan Railway Company and Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Company Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Larry Lowenthal |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : 9780960744428 |
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Author | : Anthony Puzzilla |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467126543 |
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The New Jersey Central's Blue Comet passenger train service operated from 1929 to 1941, on a route from the New York metropolitan area to Atlantic City, in the midst of the Great Depression. Despite this backdrop and stiff competition from other railroads, it survived and established an enduring legacy in the annals of New Jersey rails. This book contains memorable images, many from private archival photograph collections, showing the remarkable history of this classic train and of the hardworking and dedicated people who made it all possible. The legendary Blue Comet train no longer streaks through the pines of New Jersey. However, its memory still lives on through timeless images and the sustained efforts of New Jersey historical societies and preservation organizations that maintain its legacy.
Author | : Lorett Treese |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780811732604 |
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Regional histories of the major railroads. Includes railroad attractions.
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Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1898 |
Genre | : Horse railroads |
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