Staten Island Ferry

by Staten Island Museum

Book Overview

Take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry and explore the rich history behind New York's maritime attraction.

Considered the Best Ride in New York City, 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467121959
• ISBN13: 9781467121958
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"