Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse facts for kids
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Location in Hudson County, New Jersey
Powerhouse
Location in New Jersey
Powerhouse
Location in the United States
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| Location | 60-84 Bay Street, Jersey City, New Jersey |
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| Area | 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | John Oakman |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 01001256 |
| Added to NRHP | November 23, 2001 |
The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, also known as the Jersey City Powerhouse, is a historic building in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was built in 1908. This powerhouse was very important because it made electricity for the first subway system connecting New Jersey and New York. This subway was run by the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, which later became PATH in 1963.
The powerhouse stopped making electricity in 1929. After that, it was used to store equipment for the railroad. In the 1990s, a group called Preservation New Jersey said it was one of the state's most endangered historic places. Because of its history, the powerhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 2001.
The Powerhouse's Role
The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse was a huge building that created all the power needed for the subway trains. It helped people travel easily between New Jersey and New York City. Imagine how hard it would have been to cross the Hudson River before this subway existed!
This building was a key part of the early 20th century's amazing engineering. It showed how important electricity was becoming for modern transportation.
Location and Changes
The powerhouse is located near the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City. This area is changing a lot, with many new buildings being built. Efforts to fix and protect the powerhouse from falling apart started in 2009 and continued into 2010.
In 2011, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to give its share of the building to Jersey City. In return, the Port Authority received a nearby piece of land. They plan to build an underground electric station there. Sadly, the powerhouse's tall smokestacks could not be saved and had to be removed.
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The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse in Jersey City.
