Incorporated as a city in 1855, Hoboken\'s history as a ferry terminus dates back to the eighteenth century, with the first horse-powered ferries to lower Manhattan.
Prior to the city\'s growth as a transportation hub, it was a scenic locale favored by city dwellers who could arrive by ferry and enjoy a riverside promenade, partak.
He was the inventor of the t-rail and a pioneer in steam-generated power and navigation.
John Stevens and his family.
The city\'s history is entwined with that of Col.
Incorporated as a city in 1855, Hoboken\'s history as a ferry terminus dates back to the eighteenth century, with the first horse-powered ferries to lower Manhattan