CRRNJ - Train Berth
by James Aiken
Title
CRRNJ - Train Berth
Artist
James Aiken
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
One of the many train berths located at the Central Railroad of New Jersey in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.
Originally chartered in 1838, �The Elizabeth and Somerville Railroad Company� operated a fledgling line in Elizabeth. Christened the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) in 1849, the line reached Phillipsburg, New Jersey by 1852. In 1860, the CRRNJ chartered a waterfront location in Jersey City. Heavier transportation demands soon rendered the original terminal inadequate. In 1889 a new terminal was designed and constructed by the Boston architectural firm of Peabody and Stearns. The three-story head house joined twelve tracks with six platforms to the ferry slips at the water�s edge making this complex the largest in the New York Harbor at the turn of the century. With the opening of the Immigration Station on Ellis Island in 1892, traffic increased dramatically. Two-thirds of these courageous newcomers, welcomed by the Statue of Liberty and processed on Ellis Island, started their new lives via the CRRNJ Terminal, settling in New Jersey or traveling on to other states. By the turn of the century, the CRRNJ Terminal accommodated between 30,000-50,000 people per day on 128 ferry runs and 300 trains. By 1914, the train and ferry sheds were enlarged to accommodate the growing numbers of commuters. The Bush train shed, still standing today, housing 20 tracks, was the largest one ever built. The end of �The Age of the Railroad� was in sight and the industry, which had peaked by 1929, rapidly declined. Better highways, competition from the trucking industry, and the shift from coal to oil and gas led to the demise of the railroads. Finally, in 1967, the Aldene Plan called for the rerouting of all train traffic to the Pennsylvania Station in Newark. The CRRNJ declared bankruptcy and the Terminal ceased passenger operations in April 1967. (Information obtained from the NJ DEP Liberty State Park website)
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October 8th, 2014
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Comments (23)
Marcia Lee Jones
This is a fabulous picture for great perspective! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558798266241519109/
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
James Aiken replied:
Thank you very much for featuring my work in your great group Barbara. I very much appreciate the support.
Clare Bevan
Congratulations on your feature in Interior Design for your outstanding work x
James Aiken replied:
Thank you very much for featuring my work in your group Clare. The support and recognition is greatly appreciated.
Maya Telford
wonderful perspective on this piece James and I especially like the little touch of colour in this otherwise black and white photo v/f pinterest
Jon Woodhams
Just beautiful work. The composition is outstanding, giving a real sense of the depth and breadth of this venerable old building. L/F/shared.
Steven Reed
Stunning capture! This is so awesome on so many levels James! Incredible perspective, the playing with the lines, lights, shadows is masterful! And your decision of positioning the camera just a bit to the right on the road, instead of being "dead center" is an incredible touch. What an incredible place to explore and capture, Plus you have terrific information in your description, that everyone should read! Superb!!!
Jo Ann Tomaselli
I'm not sure how you got this perspective at this site Jamie but I love it! The complexity of angles, the light and dark spaces & repetition of form add up to a masterpiece seen by a masterful eye!
James Aiken replied:
Thank you very much Jo Ann. It was difficult, but some wide angle through the fence got what I wanted.
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