Pier 57, pier in Manhattan, New York
Pier 57 is a historic waterfront structure on the Hudson River, on the west side of Manhattan, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building sits over the water on concrete caissons and rises several stories, with indoor commercial space on the lower floors and an open rooftop terrace above.
Pier 57 was built in the 1950s as a terminal for large passenger and cargo ships operated by the Grace Line company. When shipping moved away from Manhattan in the following decades, the structure was used as a bus depot before being converted for public use.
The rooftop of Pier 57 is an open green space where people sit, walk, and look out over the Hudson River and the New Jersey shore. Below, the market hall draws food vendors and shoppers who come on weekends to browse local products.
The pier is along the Hudson River Greenway bike and pedestrian path, making it easy to reach on foot or by bike from much of the west side. The main entrance is near 15th Street, and the rooftop is open during the building's general hours.
The base of Pier 57 rests on hollow concrete caissons that could be flooded with water to lower the deck and help ships dock more easily. This floating foundation was unusual for a pier of its time and is still visible from the water.
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