Downtown Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Historic Trilogy
The building standing on the other side of the Morris Canal Big Basin is the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. Built in 1889, the complex represented the greatest concentration of rail facilities in the New York Harbor area during that time period.
Ellis Island, which is located only hundreds of yards offshore from the CRRNJ Terminal, opened in 1892. Of the 12 million immigrants who were processed through the Island from its opening till its closing in 1954, approximately two thirds or eight million immigrants, went to their new homes, via the CRRNJ Terminal.
The Statue of Liberty has been greeting newcomers since 1886. Internationally recognized as the symbol of freedom, she has overseen masses of immigrants seeking a new life in a new land.
The Statue of Liberty has been greeting newcomers since 1886. Internationally recognized as the symbol of freedom, she has overseen masses of immigrants seeking a new life in a new land.
Today, the CRRNJ Terminal stands with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to form a Historic Trilogy marking an important era in American History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 40° 42.705′ N, 74° 2.205′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is in Downtown Jersey City. Marker can be reached from Washington Street, 0.1 miles south of Dudley Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 158 Washington St, Jersey City NJ 07302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Morris Canal Big Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); What Is This Small Body of Water? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Morris Canal Little Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); General Nathanael Greene Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); How Is Jersey City the Gateway to Ellis Island? (about 500 feet away); Korean War Veterans of Hudson County (about 500 feet away); The Morris Canal (about 600 feet away); How Did the Colgate Clock Get Here? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
