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Sunday, July 27, 2025

The Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey was constructed in 1889 and was the main passenger terminal for the Central Railroad Company. A large train shed and concourse was added to the rear of the terminal in 1912-1914. At its peak in 1929, more than 65,000 people and 350 trains passed through the terminal in a single day. As was the case elsewhere throughout the United States in the mid 20th century, train ridership dwindled as a result of increased use of the automobile. On April 30, 1967, the New Jersey Central Terminal ceased passenger operations. The terminal was left abandoned for about a decade before restoration work began in the late 1970s. It is now administered by the Division of Parks and Forestry and it is currently a hub for boat tours of the New York area.

Begin Historic Photos

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey historic photo courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com
Central Railroad Terminal New Jersey courtesy The Record Archives/NorthJersey.com

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BONUS SHOTS

The two following bonus shots are views from (1) the front of the terminal building looking across the bay towards New York City and (2) the rear of the terminal building looking across the bay towards Ellis Island.

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