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Jersey City rail and the industrial economy of New York harbor: Timothy White at TEDxJerseyCity

2,920 views · Published 5 April 2014 · 17:17 · Indexed 29 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Although overlooked in most New York City histories, Jersey City, NJ, was absolutely vital to the economy of New York Harbor in the age of railroads. Historian Timothy R. White has begun extensive research on the economic contributions of this "Sixth Borough" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this talk, he challenges his audience to think about Jersey City as an integral part of New York City's economic history.

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