CRRNJ Train Shed

This structure stands in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ on the Hudson River across from lower Manhattan.

 

The shed is connected to the west side of the CRRNJ Terminal building. Trains would pull into the shed and the passengers could get off and walk through 3 buildings, protected from the elements. They would then board a ferry and continue their trip across the Hudson River into lower Manhattan.

The terminal and shed was built in 1889. From 1890-1915, tens of thousands of daily commuters would travel by train and than ferry to and from the CRRNJ Terminal. Ellis Island immigrants increased this traffic by several thousand each day. For these immigrants the CRRNJ Terminal was the "Gateway to America."

By the 1950s. the opening of the Hudson River tunnels and bridges to NYC and the decline of immigration brought an ending to many of NJ's railroads. The CRRNJ Terminal closed its doors in 1967 due to bankruptcy. In 1968 the terminal and waterfront were purchased with state and federal funds. The terminal was restored and turned into a State Liberty Park in 1976.

I loved visiting this place for the first time on Saturday. There were so many photo oppurtunities, the day was beautiful! I just cant understand how I have never visited this place being that I have lived in NJ, mostly my whole life. I only live about 20 mins from this gem. I will be making many more trips here in the summer thats for sure!

 

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