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 photos, 4, of Annette Illing Memorial Garden, northwest corner of Pier A Park, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 4, of Claire Lukacs of Hoboken reading in Pier A Park, Hoboken, April 4, 2012.
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Color photos, 4, of Fred Gardaphe presenting lecture on Pietro di Donato at Museum, Feb. 26, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, of Hoboken taken by Anna Pinto or Pieter Sommen, Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1970s or early 1980s.
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Color photos, 4, of Holly Metz doing research for Hoboken Historical Museum, Trenton, May 4, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, of boulder with 2 plaques commemorating U.S. Army Port of Embarkation at Hoboken in WWI; 1st St. & Frank Sinatra Dr., Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 4, of demolition of former Port Authority Piers, River and 4th to 3rd Sts., Hoboken, June 1990.
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Color photos, 4, of deteriorated piers on Hudson River from near 6th to 10th Sts., Hoboken, Sept. 1982.
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Color photos, 4, of exteriors the day after a snowstorm (blizzard), Hoboken, February 13, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, of former Hostess Bakery building under renovation, Hoboken, March 17, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, of guardhouse & main entry to former Maxwell House Coffee plant with demolition on site, Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photos, 4, of installation in progress of exhibition Every Object Tells A Story, HHM, Hoboken, July 24, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, of views from Hoboken towards New York City with a crumbling pier, August 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 4, taken after Hurricane Sandy by Bill Curran of Hoboken 2012; & 4 photos of paintings done by Curran re disaster.
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Color photos, 4, taken after Hurricane Sandy by Bob Foster of Hoboken, Nov. 30, 2012.
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Color photos, 40, of Family Fun Day, HHM, Hoboken, December 3, 2006.
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Color photos, 40, of former Kostelecky garage interior, 218 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, March 2, 2010.
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Color photos, 41, of a class program at the HHM, Hoboken, November 9, 2006.
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Color photos, 41, of holiday crafts fair at Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 10, 2006.
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Color photos, 45, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 48, of pastry making at Giorgio Pasticerria Italiana, 1112 Washington St., Hoboken, April 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 481, of "Swingin' Speakeasy", Hoboken Historical Museum benefit event, March 22, 2014; Elks Lodge, Hoboken, N.J.
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Color photos, 49, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 5, of HHM collections storage area, Hoboken, July 16, 2006.
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Color photos, 5, of Hurricane Sandy & aftermath, Hoboken, ca. Oct. 29-31, 2012.
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Color photos, 5, of a Memorial Day Parade & related ceremonies, Hoboken, late May or early June 1976.
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Color photos, 5, of artistic views of longshoreman's hook, Hoboken, August 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 5, of buildings & site of former Bethlehem Steel shipyard, Hudson St., 12th to 14th Sts., Hoboken, Sept. 1988.
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Color photos, 5, of flooding from Hurricane Sandy on 1st St., Adams to Grand Sts., Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photos, 5, of groundbreaking ceremony for Marineview Plaza development, Fourth St. near River St., May 14, 1973.
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Color photos, 5, of neon window sign for Leo's Grandevous, 200 Grand St., Hoboken, August 14, 2006.
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Color photos, 5, of rehearsal for LaRusso play reading, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, May 10, 2007.
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Color photos, 50, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 50, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 50, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 50, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 50, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Nov. 4, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 51, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 52, Keuffel & Esser exhibition at HHM, Feb. 7, 2010.
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Color photos, 52, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken taken by Sterne Slaven, Oct. 29-ca. Nov. 10, 2012.
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Color photos, 58, of Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy taken by Claire Lukacs, Hoboken, Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2012.
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Color photos, 58, of excavation of Sybil's Cave site including interior, Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, June 4, 2007.
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Color photos, 59, of mask making workshop at Hoboken Historical Museum, June 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 59, of mask making workshop at Hoboken Historical Museum, June 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 6, Anthony DePalma lecture for Hoboken in the 1970s, HHM, Hoboken, June 10, 2007.
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Color photos, 6, of All Saints Day School class viewing exhibition, Kids Map Hoboken, at HHM, Hoboken, October 31, 2006.
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Color photos, 6, of Feast Committee of Society of Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, undated (ca. 1990s-2000s).
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Color photos, 6, of Hudson River Waterfront Walkway signs; Tree City USA sign; near Warrington Plaza, Hudson Pl., Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 6, of Lucy Walkowiak and charging station set-up to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, Hoboken, Oct. 31, 2012.
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Color photos, 6, of St. Patrick's Day window displays at a Willow Terrace home, Hoboken, March 17-18, 2006.
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Color photos, 6, of a Pier 13 cook-out for garden hosts & volunteers for Museum's annual Secret Gardens Tour, Hoboken, June 4, 2006.
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Color photos, 6, of former Universal Folding Box Co. building exterior & signage, Madison between 12th & 13th Sts., Hoboken, July 29, 2011.
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Color photos, 6, of opening reception for Chris Kappmeier exhibit, Upper Gallery, HHM, Hoboken, March 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 6, of painted lettering on a Bloomfield Street brownstone, Hoboken, March 13, 2006.
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Color photos, 66, of Vejigante Mask Maskers exhibition at the HHM, July 10 + 30, Aug. 8 & Sept. 25, 2006.
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Color photos, 7, of Paul Millenthal Cantor & Bill Cantor, Hoboken, August 25, 2006.
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Color photos, 7, of Stan's Sporting Goods exterior, 528 Washington St.; remains of earlier sign, Cinderella Baby Shop, Hoboken, Oct. 7, 2010.
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Color photos, 7, of Valerie D'Antonio presenting a slide lecture for Secret Gardens Tour, Hoboken, May 20, 2006.
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Color photos, 7, of exhibition "Friends & Relations: Mixed-Media Sculptures by Jodie Fink & Jennifer Place", HHM Upper Gallery, June 10 & 12, 2011.
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Color photos, 7, of exhibition, 100 Hoboken Firsts, HHM, Hoboken, April 15, 2006.
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Color photos, 7, of flooding from Hurricane Sandy at Willow Ave. & 8th St., Hoboken, [probably Oct. 30, 2012].
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Color photos, 7, of preparation in Hoboken for Tropical Storm Irene, Sat., Aug. 26, 2011.
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Color photos, 7, taken after Hurricane Sandy by Laura Sannitti, Hoboken, Oct.30, 2012.
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Color photos, 72, of demolition of Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, September 4, 2004.
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Color photos, 75, of mask making workshop at Hoboken Historical Museum, May 21, 2006.
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Color photos, 77, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in Hoboken as posted on website by H.Q. Roosevelt, Nov. 2, 2012.
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Color photos, 8, of David Miller leading a theatre workshop for students, HHM, Hoboken, April 24, 2006.
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Color photos, 8, of Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy taken by Claire Lukacs, Hoboken, Nov. 4, 2012.
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Color photos, 8, of Muni-meter kiosks & related signage, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 8, of Saint Ann's Feast procession, various locations, Hoboken, n.d., ca. July 2004.
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Color photos, 8, of U.S. Testing Co. employee Helen Miller operating test equipment, Hoboken, Apr. 1977.
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Color photos, 8, of class visit to 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibition, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, June 7, 2006.
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Color photos, 8, of dedication ceremony & visit to Sybil's Cave, Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, Oct. 21, 2008.
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Color photos, 8, of exhibition, 100 Hoboken Firsts, HHM, Hoboken, various dates, Feb. - June 28, 2006.
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Color photos, 8, of exhibition, Watercolors by Ray Guzman, Upper Gallery, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 23, 2006.
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Color photos, 8, of the exhibit, Hob' art's Hoboken, HHM, Upper Gallery, Jan. 31, 2009.
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Color photos, 8, of the exhibit, Up & Down the River, HHM, Jan. 31, 2009.
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Color photos, 8, of the former Tootsie Roll factory building, Park Ave. exterior, Hoboken, Feb. 21, 2012.
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Color photos, 8, of the former ferry,Yankee, moored at pier between 12th and 13th Sts., Hoboken, October 27, 2006.
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Color photos, 9, of Sam Sloan Statue near Warrington Plaza, Waterfront Walkway & Hoboken Land Building, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 9, of a class visit to exhibtion, Every Object Tells A Story, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 13, 2006.
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Color photos, 9, of damage from Hurricane Sandy to Hoboken Marina, Nov. 2, 2012.
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Color photos, 9, of exhibit, The Poster Art of Robert Burczy, Hoboken Historical Museum, June 28, 2006.
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Color photos, 9, of exhibition, Hoboken Montages by Roslyn Rose, HHM, Upper Gallery, Hoboken, March 5, 2006.
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Color photos, 9, of people attending a brunch aboard the ferry "Yankee" moored at pier 12, Hoboken, June 5, 2007.
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Color photos, 95, of Family Fun Day at Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, June 10, 2006.
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Color photos, 95: Football Wedding, Feb. 24, 1980; benefit event for Holy Name Society, St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Hoboken.
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Color photos, five, of street sign board on west side of Washington Street, south of Second St., Hoboken, April 20, 2006
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Color photos,12, of Macy's Parade Studio, 1505 Willow Ave., Hoboken, on a press day, Nov, 13, 2007.
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Color photos,15, of exhibit, Raymond Smith: Figures and Landscapes, HHM Upper Gallery, Sept. 23-Nov. 4, 2007.
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Color polaroid print of a backyard garden probably at 822 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 2000.
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Color postcard: Washington S. From Third St., Hoboken, ca. 1908; postmarked May 1918.
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Color postcard: Washington Street North From Fourth Street, Hoboken, circa 1908.
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Color postcard: Washington Street North from Fifth Street, Hoboken, circa 1908.
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Color postcard: Washington Street South From Fourth Street, Hoboken, circa 1908.
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Color print "Night Photography of Hoboken; Through the Storefront." Photograph taken by Donna Clovis, no date, ca. 2002.
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Color print from Hoboken Public Library black-and-white negative of the Hoboken Playground Band, Hoboken, 1917.
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Color print of drawing of the Erie Lackwanna Terminal ferry slips and clock tower by Richard La Rovere, 2001.
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Color print of drawing of the Lackwanna Terminal and the Streetcar Terminal, Hudson Place, by Richard La Rovere, 2001.
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Color print of drawing of the Lackwanna Terminal by Richard La Rovere, 2001.
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Color print of drawing of the Lackwanna Terminal by Richard La Rovere, 2001.
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Color print of drawing: Interior, Erie Lackwanna Station, Hoboken, N.J. By Richard La Rovere, 2001.
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Color print of exterior of Clam Broth House, Newark St., Hoboken, 1986.
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Color print of publicity poster for film "On the Waterfront" no place, no date, ca. 1954.
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Color print of satellite image of Hoboken taken June 1, 2004.
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Color reproduction photo of Frank Sinatra for publicity use, circa 1945-1946.
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Color reproduction photo of Frank Sinatra for publicity use, probably by CBS, circa 1945.
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Color slide (underexposed) of close-up view of portico bracket at 300 Grand on the NW corner with 3rd
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Color slide (underexposed) of detail view of row house cornice at Washington and 3rd
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Color slide Color slide of the former storefronts nos. 608-612 on the west side of Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1984.
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Color slide of Ancona's storefront, 318 Washington St., Hoboken, December, 1984.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch and two men in a room.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch and two people at a table.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch sitting on a chair.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch.
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Color slide of Anita Heimbruch.
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Color slide of Benny Tudino's Retaurant & Pizzeria, 622 Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1984.
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Color slide of Botanica y Bodega de Ruben.
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Color slide of Erie Lackawanna Railway control tower, Hoboken Terminal Div., May 12, 1973.
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Color slide of Erie-Lackawanna ferries Scranton & Elmira at the E-L Terminal, Hoboken, May 1967.
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Color slide of Harrison Gardens building.
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Color slide of Hoboken Academy.
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Color slide of Hoboken City Hall.
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Color slide of Hoboken Fire Department Engine No 3.
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Color slide of Hoboken High School.
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Color slide of Hoboken High School.
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Color slide of Hoboken Historic District Commission Certificate of Appropriateness no. 224 issued for 306 Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1984.
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Color slide of Hoboken cemetery.
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Color slide of Hoboken dock and Manhattan skyline.
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Color slide of Hoboken waterfront and Manhattan, from Elysian Park.
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Color slide of Hoxie House.
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Color slide of Hudson River and Manhattan skyline.
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Color slide of Italian cheese in a window.
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Color slide of Italian cheese in a window.
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Color slide of Italian cheese in a window.
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Color slide of Italian cheese in a window.
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Color slide of Karl Malden & Eva Marie Saint plus 4 men standing on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1953-54.
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Color slide of Karl Malden and Eva Marie Saint standing on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-54.
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Color slide of Madonna dei Martiri on a banner.
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Color slide of Madonna statue being carried down a street.
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Color slide of Madonna statue being carried down a street.
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Color slide of Maria Transport Co. Washington St. bus on Hudson Pl., Hoboken, June 25, 1972.
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Color slide of Marlon Brando & nine other men standing on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of Marlon Brando and 3 men on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of Marlon Brando shaking hands of actor plus 10 men on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1953-54.
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Color slide of New York City view from Castle Point area, Hoboken, August, 1972.
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Color slide of Our Lady of Grace Church.
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Color slide of Our Lady of Grace Church.
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Color slide of Quick Chek, 222 Washington St., Hoboken, September, 1984.
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Color slide of Rita and another woman in Anita Heimbruch's home.
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Color slide of Rita in Anita Heimbruch's home.
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Color slide of Saint Ann's Church.
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Color slide of Saint Francis Church.
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Color slide of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church.
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Color slide of Saints Peter and Paul Church.
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Color slide of Schnackenberg's Luncheonette, 1110 Washington St., Hoboken, October, 1984.
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Color slide of St. Matthew church.
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Color slide of Stevens Academy.
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Color slide of Stevens Castle Gate and Gatehouse.
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Color slide of Stevens Castle Gate and Gatehouse.
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Color slide of Stevens Castle.
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Color slide of Stevens Gate and Gate House.
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Color slide of The Open Ear front window.
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Color slide of Wallace School.
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Color slide of a Bethlehem Steel lifebuoy.
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Color slide of a Christmas tree.
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Color slide of a Christmas tree.
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Color slide of a Church Towers apartment building.
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Color slide of a Donald Duck balloon.
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Color slide of a K & E building.
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Color slide of a Madonna statue.
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Color slide of a Madonna statue.
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Color slide of a backyard.
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Color slide of a boat rudder and porpeller.
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Color slide of a bollard.
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Color slide of a boy with a baseball bat.
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Color slide of a brick building with broken windows.
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Color slide of a building at 532 River Street.
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Color slide of a building at 900 Hudson Street.
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Color slide of a building at night.
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Color slide of a building.
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Color slide of a camera set-up with crew on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of a camera set-up with crew on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of a camera set-up with some cast and crew on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of a camera set-up with some cast and crew on pier set of the motion picture "On the Waterfront", Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1953-early 1954.
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Color slide of a cannon at Castle Point.
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Color slide of a child walking in a parade.
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Color slide of a clown balloon.
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Color slide of a demolished building.
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Color slide of a dock on the Hudson River.
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Color slide of a dock on the Hudson River.
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Color slide of a dock.
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Color slide of a dry dock.
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Color slide of a fire escape.
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Color slide of a fireboat on the Hudson River.
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Color slide of a food stall at a street fair.
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Color slide of a food stall at a street fair.
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Color slide of a food stall at a street fair.
PhotographCamp Tamaqua
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.