Category Archives: Collections
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?
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Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?
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What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?
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There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?
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I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?
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Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?
1. How do I research in the museum’s online database?
Our on-line catalog is at hobokenmuseum.org/collection-items/ top
2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?
The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history. top
3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?
Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections (collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions. top
4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?
All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame.We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 24×36 or even larger.
Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project. top
5. How do I order a print?
In the database, note the catalog # of thephoto you’re interested in, and share that with collections@hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240. we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it. top
6. Will it have a watermark on it?
No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing. top
7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?
We have some 11×17 and 16×20 black frames. Reach out if you’re interested. Local pick-up only and stock is limited. top
8. Can I find a picture of where I live?
Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue. top
9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?
Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve. top
10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?
Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary. Due to our conversion to a new databasde sysem, some of these files may not be linked. Reach out if interested. top
11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?
Yes, note the catalog # and send an email to collections@hobokenmuseum.org. After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate. top
12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?
Off course! Share the page from your browser. top
13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?
You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space. top
14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?
Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need. top
Online Database
Explore the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Online Archive, featuring detailed information and images of photographs, newspaper clippings, cataloged items, artwork, and artifacts spanning the last 250 years. Our database is continuously updated and serves as a growing resource for researchers, historians, and the community.
Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
For further information about the collection or to order images, please contact Rand Hoppe at archives@hobokenmuseum.org or call (201) 656-2240.
Images are also available for media or publishing use—please reach out for details.
Ordering Custom Prints
We offer high-quality prints of collection images in various sizes. Image proportions may not always fill the page, and a minimum 1-inch white border will be present. Payment must be made in advance of printing.
Pricing
- 8.5″ × 11″ — $30
- 11″ × 17″ — $45
- 13″ × 19″ — $50
- 17″ × 22″ — $60
- 18″ × 24″ — $80
- 20″ × 30″ — $90
- 24″ × 36″ — $120
If an image requires a new scan or resizing, an additional $100 fee applies.
Shipping & Handling: $10 minimum
Plus NJ Sales Tax
Start your search below and explore Hoboken’s rich history!
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Color photo of George Kirchgessner blowing out candles on a cake celebrating 98th anniversary of United Decorating Co., Hoboken, June 27, 1997.
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Color photo of George Lukacs (left), Kaz Lukacs-Maziarczyk and Claire Lukacs after visit to Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 27, 2003.
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Color photo of Governor Chris Christie talking with local residents at Hoboken Elks Club, Nov. 4, 2012.
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Color photo of Grand Marshall(?) & wife, Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Washington St. between 8th & 9th Sts., Hoboken, n.d, ca. March 1995-2000.
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Color photo of Grand Marshall(?), Veteran's Day Parade, Washington St. between 1st & Newark Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. May 1990-1995.
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Color photo of Groote Beer, Holland America Line, at a Hoboken pier, June 29, 1958.
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Color photo of Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, decorated with bunting for Centennial, April 1955.
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Color photo of Hoboken High School marching band at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976. 4" x 4" print.
PhotographColor photo of Hoboken Historical Museum Trustees & Director at groundbreaking ceremony, Hoboken, Aug. 4, 2000.
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Color photo of Hoboken House restaurant, 237 Washington St., Hoboken, June 1982.
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Color photo of Hoboken Terminal exterior, former ferry section & Waiting Room, from Lackawanna Plaza, Hoboken, July 1981.
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Color photo of Hoboken Welcomes Industry sign atop Lipton Tea / Standard Brands building, Hoboken, April 1982.
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Color photo of Hoboken baseball team in Red Square, Moscow, U.S.S.R., 1988.
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Color photo of Hoboken residents gathered near 59 Washington Street, probable news conference, Hoboken, ca. Oct. 31, 2012.
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Color photo of Hoboken southern piers & the "Big John", Hoboken, May 1984.
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Color photo of Holland Tunnel plaque on N.Y.side, 1929. Digital photo taken 2010.
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Color photo of Hudson County Freeholder Maurice Fitzgibbons handing a Proclamation to George Kirchgessner, Hoboken City Hall, June 27, 1997.
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Color photo of Hudson United Bank, corner of Hudson & Newark Sts., Hoboken, September 24, 1989.
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Color photo of Joan & Eddie Cunning & little Eddie (grandchild?), Hoboken, 1986.
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Color photo of Jodie Fink (left) & Jennifer Place at HHM for Upper Gallery artist talk, June 12, 2011.
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Color photo of Joe 'Biggie' & Rose Yaccarino (at left) with two unidentified women, no place, Feb. 1969.
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Color photo of Joe 'Biggie' Yaccarino outside Biggie's Clam Bar with watermelon display, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960's.
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Color photo of Joe' Auto Repairs, 219 Clinton St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of Joe's Auto Repairs, 219 Clinton St., Hoboken, February, 1983.
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Color photo of John Cunning at 27 Willow Terrace, Hoboken, Apr. 23, 1972.
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Color photo of John J. Grogan on printed memorial leaf from National Convention, IUMSWA, AFL-CIO, October 2, 1968.
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Color photo of Joseph and Gloria Cadolino, collectors of Frank Sinatra items donated to the museum, Fall, 2002.
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Color photo of Lackawanna Plaza renovations, Hoboken, May 1984.
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Color photo of Luis Denis using a torch on a ship at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of Luis Denis using a torch on a ship railing at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of Maxwell House Coffee plant & neon sign at night from Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1960-1980.
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Color photo of Maxwell House Coffee plant beach at Hudson River near 11th St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000-2002.
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Color photo of Mayor Anthony Russo handing Mayoral Proclamation to George Kirchgessner, Hoboken City Hall, June 27, 1997.
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Color photo of Mayor Lawrence Fagan photo on display in Hoboken City Hall.
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Color photo of Mayor Steve Cappiello (center) with two men, Hoboken?, no date, ca. 1980-85.
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Color photo of Mayor Steve Cappiello with President Ronald Reagan et al at a dinner at Saint Ann's Feast, Hoboken, 1984.
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Color photo of Mike "Brother Biggie" Yaccarino at Biggie's Clam Bar, Hoboken, print made March 1977.
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Color photo of Mike 'Brother' & Marie Yaccarino at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of N.J. Transit railyards at Hoboken Terminal from Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of Observer Highway & Newark St. at Jefferson St., Hoboken, July 1985.
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Color photo of Operation Sail '86 (OpSail) on the Hudson River from near Fifth St., Hoboken, July 4, 1986.
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Color photo of Port Authority Piers headhouses, Hoboken, July 1985.
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Color photo of Red Apple New York-Hoboken bus on Washington St. at Newark St., Hoboken, May 17, 1987.
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Color photo of River Street (Sinatra Drive) looking north from approximately 7th Street and the Hudson River, Hoboken, 1989.
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Color photo of Robert Foster, Director, Hoboken Historical Museum receiving certificate, Trenton, N.J., May 4, 2006.
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Color photo of S. Zorn, Tea & Coffee, 413 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of S. Zorn, Tea & Coffee, 413 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of S.S. Constitution & S.S. Independence in drydock, Hoboken Shipyard, ca. 1964.
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Color photo of Saint Matthew Trinity Lutheran Parish, 8th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 1977.
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Color photo of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 820 Hudson St., Hoboken, May 1976.
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Color photo of Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Hudson Street at 4th Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of Seventh St. looking east from near Willow Ave., Hoboken, September 16, 2006.
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Color photo of Sol Fisher descendants at Hoboken Historical Museum 'Sweets' exhib, Nov.13, 2011.
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Color photo of Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Elysian Park, Hoboken, June 1982.
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Color photo of Stardust Hotel marquee sign for "A Tribute to Dolly" Las Vegas, NV, for Nov. 2, 1977.
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Color photo of Stephen Collins Foster plaque, 601 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, June 1982.
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Color photo of Steve Ranuro (right) with a man at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of Steve Ranuro presenting check to Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of Stevens Institute of Technology dormitory from Castle Point Lookout, Hoboken, Oct. 1962.
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Color photo of Syahreza Yusuf and Ayu Wulansari with their son, Ayureza Kenusa Yusuf, Hoboken, no date, ca. Spring, 1999.
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Color photo of The Clam Broth House at River and Newark Sts., Hoboken, June 1975.
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Color photo of Trinity Episcopal Church, 7th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, May 1976
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Color photo of U.S.N.S. Northern Light in drydock, Hoboken Shipyards, Hoboken, April 1982.
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Color photo of Union Dry Dock & Repair Co. on Hudson River at 9th-10th Sts., Hoboken, Spring 1997.
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Color photo of W.&A. Fletcher manufacturer's plate in Engine Room, steamship Ticonderoga, Shelburne Museum, Vt., Aug. 2006.
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Color photo of Working People marquee sign in Hoboken Historical Museum walkway, Hoboken, August 6, 2006.
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Color photo of a Hoboken Football (soccer) Club junior team with coach. (Hoboken?), 1934?
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Color photo of a boy getting his face painted by a woman at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of a cat in candle lit room after Hurricane Sandy, Washington St. apt., Hoboken, Oct. 31, 2012.
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Color photo of a delivery truck sign for Michael's Seafood Market, Inc., 226 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a detail of the door bell directory at 722 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a drawing of Frank Sinatra done from a "Tony Rome" movie still wearing trademark hat, no place, no date, ca. 1967-75.
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Color photo of a fire standpipe and painted wall sign of 722 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for General Lumber, 204 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Johnny's Prime Meats, 230 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Michael's Seafood Market, Inc., 226 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Tindaro's Italian Gourmet Eatery, 223 Clinton Street at Third St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a man on a rear deck of a Willow Terrace house holding a painting, Hoboken, August 1966.
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Color photo of a man on a rear deck of a Willow Terrace house, Hoboken, August 1966.
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Color photo of a marching band, J.F.K. Stadium, 10th & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1975.
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Color photo of a painted montage of Hoboken buildings by Francis Mazzeo, signed, dated in image 1981.
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Color photo of a painted montage of Hoboken buildings by Francis Mazzeo, signed, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of a painted wall sign, Unfinished Furniture, at 715 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a person in a bunny costume standing in Willow Terrace, Hobokken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Color photo of a player and an umpire 'arguing' in period costume on the field at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976.
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Color photo of a player at bat with catcher and umpire, all in period costume, at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976.
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Color photo of a sign for Joseph Apicella & Sons, Seafood Market, 307 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a sign for Joseph Apicella & Sons, Seafood Market, 307 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a view from River Street up Newark Street with the Clam Broth House at the right, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of a vintage photo from the Monte San Giacomo Democratic Club, Inc. at 531 Adams St., taken during a Museum visit, Hoboken, July 9, 2000.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Center for Family Health of St. Mary, 122-132 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Center for Family Health of St. Mary, 122-132 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Hoboken Discount Liquor, 98 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Piccolo's, Famous for Cheesesteaks, Est. 1955., 92 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for R. Neumann & Co., Est. 1883, Fine Leathers, 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of an elevated view of Frank Sinatra Park with Castle Point in the background, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of Frank Sinatra Park with Castle Point in the background, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of construction progress of Pier A Park, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of the remains of a pier on the Hudson River at 4th Street, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an entrance gate to the Port Authority piers on River Street between 2nd & 3rd Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an unidentified homes on Willow Terrace, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Color photo of artwork on display inside Pier C shed during Celebration '82, Hoboken, [June] 1982.
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Color photo of artwork on display inside Pier C shed during Celebration '82, Hoboken, [June] 1982.
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Color photo of audience and participants at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure and rooftop, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure, building no. 2 looking down to storage silos, building no. 9, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure, building no. 2 with water tank tower, Hoboken, n.d. 2000.
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Color photo of backside of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop building No. 2, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of building facade with sign for Stemple Pharmacy, 266 Seventh St. at Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of building facade with sign for Stemple Pharmacy, 266 Seventh St. at Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of building lettering for the former White Metal Manufacturing Company, 1022 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of buyers with a chipmunk sculpture at Hoboken Historical Museum Benefit Auction, Hoboken, April 28, 2007.
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Color photo of cliff rocks on River St. (Sinatra Drive) just below Castle Point, Hoboken, September 24, 1989.
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Color photo of concrete foundation footings on the site of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, June 1976.
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Color photo of construction steel that has arrived on the site of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, May 1976.
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Color photo of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photo of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photo of demolition at southwest corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, Sept. 2004.
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Color photo of demolition of former Port Authority Piers, ca. 4th to 2nd Sts., Hoboken, Spring 1996.
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Color photo of door sign for Chambon's Club, 6th St. between Monroe and Jackson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of dredging barge in Hudson River, attributed to Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970s.
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Color photo of entrance to courtyard at 38 First St., Hoboken, May 1985.
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Color photo of exterior of Andrew Jackson Gardens, 314 & 320 Harrison St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1968-1972.
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Color photo of exterior of Foodtown of Hoboken supermarket, 305 Jackson St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1969.
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Color photo of facade detail of Pier A headhouse, Hoboken, April 1982.
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Color photo of facade under construction of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, September 1976.
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Color photo of fishing pier & riverfront walkway under construction near 8th St. & Frank Sinatra Dr., Hoboken, Dec. 2001.
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Color photo of flooding at 8th & Clinton Streets after Hurricane Sandy taken by Miguel Cepeda, Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photo of former Keuffel & Esser Co. east building, corner Grand & Third Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. Apr. 1982.
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Color photo of former Lackawanna R.R. tugboat Orange, Tampa, Florida, 1986.
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Color photo of former Todd Shipyards, Hoboken; Weehawken Cove, Oct. 1983.
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Color photo of fountain at Shipyard Park, Hoboken, Feb. 7, 2010.
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Color photo of hanging banner sign and store window for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
PhotographColor photo of hanging banner sign for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
PhotographColor photo of hanging banner sign for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging double-sided sign for Zafra Restaurant, 301 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
PhotographColor photo of hanging double-sided sign for Zafra Restaurant, 301 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging metal key sign on 63 Willow Terrace, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Augie's Wine & Liquors, 461 Fifth St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Delfino's Pizzeria & Restaurant, corner of 5th & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Fiore's House of Quality, Famous for our Mozzarella, 414 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture and wall sign for Echo Art, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture and wall sign for Echo Art, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture, 157 First St. and a canvas marquee for Mulligans Bar, 159 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for J. Caporrino, Tobacco and Candy, 528 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Josephine Hair Sylist, 108 Fourth St., Hoboken, Sept. 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Nardine's Restaurant, 615 First St. at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for The Anthony Russo Civic Association, 420 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Vera's Florist, 15 Patterson Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of house front and sign for M.J. Albini, 204 Fifth St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of houseboat berthed at Hudson River pier, Hoboken, N.J., 1981.
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Color photo of large American flag displayed at Veteran's Day Parade, 10th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. early 2000s.
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Color photo of loose cargo on pier next to freighter, attributed to Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1970s.
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Color photo of lower Manhattan taken during the NJ Transit Train Festival, Hoboken 1989.
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Color photo of main entrance of Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, Jan. 28, 2006.
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Color photo of marquee sign for The Citadel, 450 Seventh St.; at School No. 8, Seventh St. between Adams & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of marquee sign: Office at 38 Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti on the street with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti on the street with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with 2 supporters possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with 2 supporters possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporter possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporter possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
Photograph![Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].](
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of meeting of Board of Trustees, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 13, 2006.
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Color photo of members of American Legion Post 107 celebrating Veterans Day, Hoboken, 1975.
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Color photo of new bus shelter with double-sided internally lit sign on Willow Ave. at SW corner of Fifth St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of northwest corner of Newark & River Sts. with Clam Broth House finger sign, Hoboken, June 1, 2006.
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Color photo of old pier deck and pilings, Hudson River near 6th to 8th Sts., Hoboken, July 1984.
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Color photo of painted sign for Underground Hair Studio, 407 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building for Windson Wax Company, Observer Highway at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building for Windson Wax Company, Observer Highway at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building: K & E Co. (Keuffel & Esser), Third St. between Adams and Grand Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Bob Calabro published his book “Tamaqua: Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua 1955-1965” in 2016. In 2017, the Hoboken Historical Museum hosted the first Camp Tamaqua Reunion. With Bob’s help, the Museum is building a Camp Tamaqua archive at the Museum πηγή του άρθρου. The first step is to present Bob’s book here, and let everyone know that I’ve set up an email address camptamaqua@hobokenmuseum.org, which you can use to send Tamaqua-specific queries and comments. Once we get moving, there will be more added to our Collections database, and I’ll make updates here, too.
I’ve set up some Albums with the photos that Bob and Alice Galmann have shared. Click the links below! If you have a Google account, you’ll be able to add comments the photos.
Activities – Facilities – Staff
Here are some PDFs with Tamaqua song lyrics, enjoy!
Camp Tamaqua Songs #1 – Camp Tamaqua Songs #2 – Camp Tamaqua Songs #3
Thanks to Bob Calabro and Alice Galmann, we are able to present home movies take at Camp Tamaqua in the 1960s. Click here to access a playlist on our YouTube channel.
– Rand Hoppe
Collections Manager, Hoboken Historical Museum
Tamaqua – Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua: 1955-1965Archives & Research Center
Collections of artifacts and documents are the heart and soul of any museum. The public sees glimpses of it in the items and images on display during our one or two themed exhibits each year, but most are carefully stored away for posterity.
The Hoboken Museum’s first exhibition, “Hoboken’s Changing Scenes,” opened in November 1986 in display cases at City Hall, featuring vintage postcard views of early 1900s Hoboken, side-by-side with present-day photographs. Museum founder Jim Hans donated the postcards to inaugurate the Museum’s permanent collection.
Catalogued, digitally scanned and packed in archival boxes by David Webster, our former Collections Manager, the Museum’s collections grew to over 100,000 items during his tenure. After David passed away in 2015, the Museum created the David Webster Memorial Fund to begin raising funds to expand and modernize our collections operations.The Museum’s collections have been growing ever since, through generous donations, strategic purchases and salvage, such as racks of police mug shots from the 1920s, or business signs like Apicella’s leaping swordfish and the 12-foot-high neon “Last Drop” from the iconic Maxwell House Coffee sign. Our space (pictured above) is maxed out.
To date, we have raised over $40,000, with a goal of raising $100,000 to create The Hoboken Museum Archives and Research Center (conceptual rendering at left), where we can welcome visitors and researchers to explore Hoboken’s history, and our new Collections Manager, Randolph Hoppe, can continue cataloguing and digitizing our ever-expanding collections.
Any amount is appreciated, just choose one of the categories below. To donate your own amount; simply scroll down to click on the button in the lower right corner.
PS – David will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. His legacy lives on in the highly searchable online collections catalogue on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Collections
Our on-line catalog is at hoboken.pastperfectonline.com and as of 2015 it is mobile adaptive for use on phones and tablets. On a DESKTOP or LAPTOP, this link brings you to a SEARCH TIPS screen. To do a search, use the buttons at the top to see Random Images or enter words most likely to fulfill your interest. On PHONES, due to screen size, the SEARCH TIPS is the welcome page and you have choice of two buttons: KEYWORD SEARCH or RANDOM IMAGES. The database is also available through Google or other search providers except for the most recent records.
The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history
Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections ( collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2260) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions.
All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame. We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 13×19 at the same price: $25 per image. (Some popular images are offered in our online store.)
Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project.
In the database is an ORDER IMAGE email button (below every image) that can be used to order that specific image. Just fill in the form and send. (Note: you cannot order or pay for prints from the collections database in the online Museum Store; we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it.
No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing.
We offer a 16×20 black frame with matte for 12×16 prints. Price: $75 including print. Local pick-up only and stock is limited.
Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue.
Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve.
Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files using the MULTIMEDIA LINK. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary.
Yes, use the SEND FEEDBACK button (at top of every page) to tell us what you know and also, what may be incomplete or incorrect. Just complete the form and send. After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate.
Use the EMAIL PAGE button (at top of every page.) Just complete the form and send.
You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space.
Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need.