We’ve received tons of inquiries regarding the images of the abandoned railroad station in our Wool People 2 look book, so I thought I’d share some location information here for all of you texture lovers and history buffs.
These images feature the overgrown railways of Communipaw Station, which is nestled on the edge of the Hudson and overlooks Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan, from the Jersey side.
The historic station building is a gorgeous brick structure that was built in 1889. The tracks you see in these photos were in regular service until April of 1967, at which time their use was suspended.
The station is now part of Liberty State Park, which opened in the mid 70′s and encircles the riverside station with 1200 acres of park land. Today, the station functions as a Ferry Terminal for tourists to Ellis and Liberty Islands – the nearby tracks remain a mere vestige of the past. I think they are incredibly beautiful and a great hidden treasure of the city.
Great location, Jared! xo
I hope it’s listed – or whatever the American equivalent is.
So glad you confirmed what a few people on the Ravelry forums thought it was. The ironwork is beautiful as is the station building on the link. Wonderful photos catching a glimpse of a bygone era.
superbe architecture ! bel espace a exploiter ; un trésor que la ville devrait sauvegarder
How absolutely beautiful!
Thanks for sharing! I wondered but didn’t think to ask…
I always forget that, besides being an extremely creative knitter/designer, you are also an exceptional photographer.
Thanks for the info. A place I would love to visit!
It is gorgeous there and so are the shots.
The location is so beautiful. I can’t belive it’s in NYC! Definitely a must see! Thanks Jared!
Thanks for the info! What a gorgeous location!
I wasn’t thinking of the Jersey side … but of course! Wonderful photos.
Wonderful pictures, I love the perspectives.
If you are going to Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty from NJ it is worth the time to explore this, there are still signs to all the destinations in the state, pretty cool.
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing that, it is a lovely looking historical place.
Just noticed in the first photo that there appears to be a spinning wheel bobbin at the base of the second pillar from the front? I’m certain it’s not…but it looks like one. The location is absolutely intriguing and beautiful and I will be sure to try to visit there if I’m ever in that part of the country again. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not really a train buff but your beautiful pictures make me want to visit this old station.
Hauntingly lovely photos. So much of how I feel about handknits is wrapped up in how and where they are photographed. You never disappoint.
Oh thank you for the details about this amazing looking place! It just hurts my heart when I see that places with such architectural beauty are not being used!
I also recently saw a photo of a supposedly-abandoned subway station near NY city hall? Do you know anything about this? It was equally gorgeous….
Thank you again
The station building and abandoned structures are really worth seeing; I used to live in downtown JC, and recommend a visit. Beautiful photography!
This inspiration is amazing as its transformation into pattern. I can’t wait to knit these up.
I love your photos. I took a photography class at college and really enjoyed it. It must be nice to live somewhere where you can find such fantastic things to photo,
very nice pictures, I love the quiet feeling that comes out of it
Thank you for your interview with Liat at KNITFreedom. It really made looking at your sight through new eyes. I love that your taking the time to show and detail some of your thoughts for your designs. i find that as interesting as your patterns.
Thank you for sharing!
Your interview with Liat from KNITFreedom was great. Thanks for sharing. I just learned how to spin last year and I really appreciate the process.
I’ve made your Koolhaas hat for a friend and they loved it.
I love this picture of this train station. What great architecture. I wish we built things that way now.
I’ve been a long admirer of your photographic skills in published knitting books. This is certainly an excellent example.
Enjoyed Liat’s interview — comprehensive and concise at the same time. Thank you both.
I love your designs and photography!!! I enjoyed your interview with Liat at KNITFreedom. Looking forward to more designs and photography!!!
I so wish beautiful form was built within functionality as it was with stations like these. It can’t take that much extra effort to make something beautiful as well as useful, but most modern things are lackluster, at best. Love these pictures and wish we had more places like it still functioning!
you are such an awesome designer…thank you!
Stunning location! Was nice to get a little peak behind the scene’s!
These photos are stunning and works of art!
These photos are so captivating. I can’t help but feel nostalgic for the period in which the station belongs to, but admit that the rundown feeling of the remains has its own beauty as nature slowly reclaims the space.
These photos are so captivating. I can’t help but feel nostalgic for the period in which the station belongs to, but admit that the rundown feeling of the remains has its own beauty as nature slowly reclaims the space.
P.S. Liat at KNITFreedom sent me… well sort of. I already knew of this blog
This is such a hauntingly beautiful location, even something as ordinary as a pillar is rich with detail and scrollwork. I had never heard of Brooklynn Tweed before, I saw the interview with KnitFreedom, and I love your knits!!
Your photos and your talent are amazing.
I came over to your blog because of the KnitFreedom interview, but I absolutely love the essence you captured in these shots!!! Makes me proud to be a NYer!!!! Another reason why I LOVE NY!!!!!
Best to you in 2012.
I was at this sight not too long ago and thought what a great place to take photos but not gifted as you are. I walked around thinking of all these people rushing to get on the boat and they are all missing this awesome place.
I think my rss feed dropped your blog. I’m glad to have found your site again.
What an inspirational location, and, of course, what lovely photos. You have such talent with photography and with your knitting designs. I’ve been a fan for quite some time and see from the new pieces posted on the KnitFreedom interview, that the beautiful designs just keep coming. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Thank you for sharing. I’m not from NY, but find history fasinating.
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