Staten Island Ferry (Images of America)

Staten Island Ferry (Images of America)

Considered the â€œBest Ride in New York City,â€ the Staten Island Ferry has been immortalized over the years in art, literature, film, and music. In the 19th century, cross-bay ferry riders complained of dangerous and unreliable private service. On October 25, 1905, the newly incorporated City of New York assumed ownership of the service, and the Borough classâ€•the Brooklyn, Bronx, Richmond, Queens, and Manhattan ferryboatsâ€•was introduced. These were the largest ferries on the East Coast and made the crossing in 22.5 minutes. Today, the ferry is recognized as a New York icon and a symbol of the borough. A favorite destination for tourists, the Staten Island Ferry carries 22 million passengers annually. On a typical day, 109 trips move about 70,000 people across the harbor, making the Staten Island Ferry one of the most reliable forms of mass transit in the city.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
PartNumber black & white illustrations
Height 9.25
Length 6.5
Weight 0.70106999316
Width 0.3
ReleaseDate 2014-09-01
NumberOfItems 1

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