In 1853 a pier was built in Port Monmouth at the end of Church Street, extending into Raritan Bay. Steamboats could now dock at this bayshore community.
Port Monmouth Steamboat and Sloop Transportation Company built the pier so they could curry passengers to Manhattan. Port Monmouth became a commuter town. A New York City bedroom community.
Next, the company built a covered pavilion.
With the pavilion, a steamboat passenger could enjoy a soda, a sandwich and a cigarette while they waited to board, before heading into New York City.
With the pavilion, evenings spent on Port Monmouth’s pier were topped off by dinner and drinks, accentuated by a backdrop of jazz.
Today, The Belford Ferry Terminal is just a few minutes from Port Monmouth, with morning and evening trips to Pier 11/Wall Street and Brookfield Place in Downtown Manhattan. With connections to Midtown.
