Long, long ago, at the end of the pier off of Church Street in Port Monmouth, New Jersey, Port Monmouth Steamboat and Sloop Transportation Conpany built a pavilion to accommodate patrons heading into the Big Apple.

Port Monmouth Steamboat and Sloop Transportation Company created a commuter’s resort at the end of their pier.
Steamboat riders could stay overnight in a fine hotel on the pier. Or dine be enjoying a fine meal on the Raritan Bay. While awaiting for their ship to come arrive.