THE 1906 HUDSON & MANHATTAN RAILROAD POWERHOUSE The powerhouse in Jersey City is one of the most breathtaking architectural landmarks in the metropolitan area. Once the embellished electrical engine of what is now the PATH rapid transit system, the Powerhouse stands as a rare reminder of America’s glorious Gilded and Industrial Ages. The New York Times has hailed it as a “cathedral…a masterpiece of brickwork.” This major historic preservation campaign hopes to make elected officials and prospective developers acutely aware of the Powerhouse’s potential of becoming a massive cultural and/or commercial waterfront property. Jersey City lawyer William G. McAdoo built it. President Theodore Roosevelt activated it. Thomas Edison toured it. And four professional photographers documented it – the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse in Downtown Jersey City. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4049261