Hoboken (NJ) (Images of America)

Hoboken (NJ) (Images of America)

Incorporated as a city in 1855, Hobokenâ€™s history as a ferry terminus dates back to the eighteenth century, with the first horse-powered ferries to lower Manhattan. The cityâ€™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 cityâ€™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 Hobokenâ€™s residents.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780738537306
ReleaseDate 1999-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738537306

Country	USA
Brand	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780738537306
ReleaseDate	1999-09-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780738537306

Hoboken (NJ) (Images of America)

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