Hudson Place Realty

Weehawken

Famous as the site of the Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr duel, Weehawken is today a vibrant urban community. During the early 1870s, the Weehawken waterfront became a transportation hub. The wealthy built homes along the top of the New Jersey Palisades, where they might flee from the sweltering heat of New York, and breathe the fresh air of the heights. Weehawken became the playground of the rich during the middle to late 19th century. A series of wagon lifts, stairs, and even an elevator designed by same engineer of those at the Eiffel Tower (which at the time was the world's largest) were put in place to accommodate the tourists and summer dwellers. The Eldorado, a pleasure garden, drew massive crowds. The appeal of Weehawken still survives. She offers breathtaking panoramic views of the NYC skyline and still offers easy transportation to NYC.


Though small, Weehawken has very urban population density that is among the highest in the United States and comparable with that of nearby Jersey City. Weehawken is a residential community of primarily one- and two-family homes (many built during the Edwardian era) and low-rise apartment buildings.

Weehawken has a retail district along Park Avenue and large office and apartment/townhouse developments along the Hudson River. A few scattered retail shops blend into their respective neighborhoods. Local zoning laws prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings that would obstruct sight-lines from higher points in town.

Links for additional information:

http://www.weehawken-nj.us/

Transportation:

http://www.panynj.gov/path/

http://www.nywaterway.com/

http://www.njtransit.com/var/var_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=HBLR8thStreetTo