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Statue of
Liberty National Monument
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 Central Railroad Terminal Building and Museum in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ |
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In 1864, the Central Rail Road of New Jersey (CRRNJ) bought extensive acreage in Jersey City, and opened its first terminal. By the mid 1880's, the need for a larger terminal became evident. The present complex, constructed in 1889, represented the greatest concentration of rail facilities in the Now York Harbor area at the turn of the century. Ellis Island increased traffic in the terminal by several thousand immigrants each day. Approximately eight million immigrants traveled to their new homes via the Central Railroad. |
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From 1890 - 1915 the combination of commuters, immigrants and freight brought between 30,000 - 50,000 people and almost 300 trains each day to the Central Rail Road of New Jersey Terminal. The railroad became a way of life for most of the surrounding community. |
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Within twenty years, however, railroad travel and traffic decreased. The decline of immigration and the Great Depression severely hurt the rail industry. In 1967 the Central Rail Road of New Jersey discontinued commuter operations. After extensive cleanup operations, Liberty State Park opened on June 14 , 1976. The Central Rail Road of New Jersey Terminal stands with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island marking an important era in American history. |
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