National Register of Historic Places

Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Listed
September 11, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001138

About this property

The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, also known as Communipaw Terminal and Jersey City Terminal, was the Central Railroad of New Jersey's waterfront passenger terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey. The terminal was built in 1889, replacing an earlier one that had been in use since 1864. It operated until April 30, 1967. It also serviced the Central Railroad of New Jersey-operated Reading Railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad during various periods in its 78 years of operation. The terminal was one of five passenger railroad terminals that lined the Hudson Waterfront during the 19th and 20th centuries, the others being Weehawken, Hoboken, Pavonia and Exchange Place, with Hoboken being the only station that is still in use, as of 2024. The headhouse was renovated and incorporated into Liberty State Park. The station has been listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places since September 12, 1975. It also has been named a New Jersey State Historic Site.

Location

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
40.70882, -74.04672

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal listed on the National Register?

Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal?

Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal?

The period of significance for Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal is recorded as the industrial era.

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