Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use? 

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

5. How do I order a print?

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

7. Can I get a framed print to give as gift?

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

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.

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B+W photo of Tommy Duff throwing a football on Willow Terrace, Hoboken, no date, [1959].

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B+W photo of Tommy O'Connell, George & Cheryl Miller on front steps of 1235 Park Ave., Hoboken, n.d., ca. early 1950s.

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B+W photo of U.S. Army belt & holster set of leather made by R. Neumann Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1942-1945.

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B+W photo of U.S.D.A. Quarantine Building interior with several inspectors at work, River St., Hoboken, April 1954.

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B+W photo of U.S.S. Intrepid arriving Bayonne for museum conversion; work to be done by Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard, Feb. 25, (1981?)

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B+W photo of U.S.S. Intrepid in graving dock at MOT, Bayonne, winter, probably 1981.

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B+W photo of U.S.S. Leviathan approaching dock at Hoboken [Port of Debarkation] with 8,000 troops aboard. N.d., ca. 1918-1919.

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B+W photo of U.S.S. Leviathan at U.S. Army Transport Service piers, Hoboken, N.J., Aug. 9, 1919.

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B+W photo of United Decorating Co. decor for wedding reception, Odd Fellows Hall, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940s.

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B+W photo of United Decorating Co., 421 Washington St., Hoboken on 35th anniversary, 1934, with 4 family members outside store.

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B+W photo of Washington St. at Third St. looking east to Hudson St., Hoboken, ca.1938.

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B+W photo of Washington St. looking south from Third St., Hoboken, ca. 1907-1908.

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B+W photo of Washington St. parade at 5th St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1915-1920.

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B+W photo of Washington St. parade, 600 block, Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1950s - early 1960s

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B+W photo of William Craig, photographer, inside a shipyard building, Hoboken, no date, ca 1935-1943.

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B+W photo of William Dejusus with his children walking on west side tracks ca. 16-17th Sts. , Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of William Kirchgessner with the United Decorating Co. Chevrolet delivery truck, Hoboken, 1962.

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B+W photo of William T. Sperber, of Tietjen & Lang Dry Dock Co., & 10 fellow attendees at a dinner, no place, n.d., ca. 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of Willow Avenue bridge at Hoboken-Weehawken city line, Hoboken, May 1974.

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B+W photo of Willow Terrace (southern) looking east from Clinton Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1990.

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B+W photo of Windsor Wax Co. building fire, 617 Newark St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1932-1937.

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B+W photo of World War I Liberty Bond ship float at Washington & 6th Sts., Hoboken, n.d, ca. June-Aug. 1918.

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B+W photo of a 100th anniversary cake for the First Methodist Church (Washington St. between 6th & 7th Sts.)

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B+W photo of a 1940's drawing of John Jacob Astor's summer villa, 2nd & Washington Sts.

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B+W photo of a 48-star American flag with a rectangular pennant below it, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1941-1945.

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B+W photo of a 5-blade propeller being moved or placed on an upper deck of an unidentified vessel, no date, ca. 1950-1960.

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B+W photo of a British yacht for America's Cup races being inspected in a graving dock, location unknown (possibly Bayonne or Staten Island), n.d., possibly 1893 or 1895.

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B+W photo of a Christmas ceremony on the street at St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-50.

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B+W photo of a General Foods Maxwell House Coffee float, Baseball Centennial parade, Hudson Street, Hoboken, June 19, 1946.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Dept. of Health ambulance, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Fire Deparment fire truck in a parade, probably in Weehawken, no date, [1959].

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Football (soccer) Club team with coaches, Randalls Island, New York City (?), n.d., ca. 1945-1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Football (soccer) Club team with coaches. (Hoboken?), Feb. 1950.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Football (soccer) Club team. (Hoboken?), n.d., ca. 1945-1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Police Athletic League baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Police Athletic League baseball team at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Police Athletic League baseball team outing to a game at Yankee Stadium, New York City, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Police Athletic League baseball team outing to a game at Yankee Stadium, New York City, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken Police Athletic League baseball team outing to a game at Yankee Stadium, New York City, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken YMCA welding class display at Geismar Shop, Hoboken, n.d., Sept. 1941.

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B+W photo of a Hoboken auxilary police officer, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a Little League baseball game, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a Little League baseball game, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955-1960.

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B+W photo of a Little League baseball game, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955-1960.

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B+W photo of a Little League baseball game, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955-1960.

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B+W photo of a Mrs. McNamara on street in front of building, location not known, Hoboken, September, 1937.

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B+W photo of a Mrs. Walter Rice christening the S.S. Walter Rice in Todd Shipyards, Hoboken, Feb. 23, year not known.

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B+W photo of a Police Athletic League coach and baseball team marching on Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a Skylight View of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, July 22, 1910.

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B+W photo of a Skylight View of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, July 22, 1910.

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B+W photo of a banner with names of Paul's Seventh St. Boys in Service, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1944-1945.

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B+W photo of a baseball ceremony for presenting trophies, probably Weehawken, no date, ca, 1950-1955.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at Stevens Park with a view from the bench of a player at bat, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at Stevens Park with a view of pitcher about to pitch, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at Stevens Park, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a baseball game at the high school sports field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a baseball pitcher at the athletic field of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a baseball team, Okonite (County?), no place, no date, ca. 1900.

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B+W photo of a battleship float, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.

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B+W photo of a bow view of the S.S. American Farmer in dry dock, steerage removed, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a bow view of the S.S. Walter Rice at christening in Todd Shipyards, Hoboken, Feb. 23, year not known.

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B+W photo of a boy selling official souvenir programs from a cart inside the train terminal platform area, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a boy(?) leaning against a wall & holding a doll on Clinton Street near Willow Terrace, Hoboken, [1959].

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B+W photo of a broken casting on a work table, United Dry Dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1937.

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B+W photo of a broken casting on a work table, United Dry Dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1937.

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B+W photo of a cast-iron urn planter with an angel sculpture at 169 11th St., southeast corner of Garden & 11 Sts., Hoboken, no date (ca. 1968-72)

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B+W photo of a ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone of the Quartett Club, Oct. 28, 1891.

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B+W photo of a ceremony in a new whirlpool treatment room at St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a classroom interior of boys, some in sailors' uniforms, at a meeting, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a closer view of major damage to an unidentified freight vessel in dry dock, possibly in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a cooper placing a top hoop to complete a barrel, Verdi Bros. Cooperage Co., Hoboken, March 17, 1933.

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B+W photo of a costume parade, Hoboken, no date, circa 1940-1950.

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B+W photo of a crank shaft on large lathe with 2 machinists, machine shop, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935-40.

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B+W photo of a crank shaft on large lathe with 3 machinists, machine shop, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935-1940.

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B+W photo of a crated engine part being loaded into or out of an unknown ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a deck gun being hoisted on to a merchantman ship at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Nov. 26, 1941

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B+W photo of a deck winch on an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a decorated Hoboken storefront with children wearing ceremonial sashes around the doorway, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.

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B+W photo of a derelict barber shop on unknown street corner, Hoboken, Nov. 5, 1933

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B+W photo of a derelict store front with a "For Rent" sign, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a detail view of hull damage to an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca 1940.

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B+W photo of a drawing titled "View of the old Lutheran Church, cor. Third & Washington Sts., Hoboken, 1877."

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B+W photo of a family in their living room, location unknown, Hoboken, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-1972).

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B+W photo of a food bus reputedly on Paterson St., Hoboken, dated March 19, 1955.

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B+W photo of a football game at the athletic field of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a football game at the athletic field of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of a four-man panel at a waterfront development meeting, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of a funnel section of the S.S. Santa Cruz suspended from a crane, Hoboken, June, 1942.

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B+W photo of a garage interior at unidentified location, Hoboken, June 9, 1928.

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B+W photo of a garage interior believed to be in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1990.

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B+W photo of a girl practicing with a baton in a parking lot, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a group of 8 men & a woman posed in a meeting room, Hoboken, no date, probably 1947.

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B+W photo of a group of people assembled on River Road, one man holding a flag, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a group of young men standing outside the entrance to The Astor, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a hall decorated with bunting by United Decorating Co. of Hoboken, Hoboken?, n.d., ca. 1935-1950.

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B+W photo of a hall decorated with bunting by United Decorating Co. of Hoboken, Hoboken?, n.d., ca. 1935-1950.

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B+W photo of a hall decorated with bunting, swagging & lettered signage by United Decorating Company of Hoboken, probably in Cliffside Park, N.J., n.d., ca. 1930s.

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B+W photo of a hall decorated with political campaign sign & bunting by United Decorating Co. of Hoboken, Hoboken, 1953.

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B+W photo of a hall with Slavonian Benevolent Society 50th Anniversary banner, decorated by United Decorating Company of Hoboken, Hoboken, 1940.

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B+W photo of a hand-painted "Hoboken" sign attached to a fence probably above River Road, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a hand-painted mural "Welcome to the Rebirth of Hoboken" probably on a River Road wall, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a head-on bow view of the Leviathan at its Hoboken pier, Hoboken, ca. Jan. 10 to 12, 1938.

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B+W photo of a heads-on view of bow repairs to the S.S. Norfolk in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a ladder and work equipment, tanks, etc. on an unknown ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940 .

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B+W photo of a large group of young baseball players posed on a ballfield, Hoboken, circa 1947-1950.

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B+W photo of a launch on a deck with repair rigging in foreground, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a male marching band member with saxophone, JFK Stadium, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a man calibrating a machine with propeller blade inside Ferguson Propeller Works, Hoboken, no date, ca.1975-1980.

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B+W photo of a man dressed in workclothes leaning against an aged wood wall, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a man holding a cat posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a man in an office, location and date unknown.

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B+W photo of a man posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a man posed standing at astreet curb dressed in ragged clothing for a political campaign, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953.

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B+W photo of a man presenting prizes to 2 winners in a pie eating contest, Hoboken, no date, circa 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of a man raising an American flag and V Burners pennant, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-45.

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B+W photo of a man seated on a front stoop holding a very young baby, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a meeting of John Palumbo's Ladies Auxiliary

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B+W photo of a meeting, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1940s.

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B+W photo of a memorial outside a lot where a burnt-out residential building was demolished, Hoboken, no date, [circa September, 1974.]

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B+W photo of a neon sign, Buses Direct to Times Sq., N.Y., north end concourse, Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a new home under construction & an old residence being renovated, 914-1916 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-1972).

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B+W photo of a new stern frame of the S.S. City of Savannah in dry dock, Hoboken, Feb., 1942.

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B+W photo of a night view of the window of Botanica Santa Marta store, street number 302, street not named, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a of work pier; unknown ships in slip, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a painted Christ portrait in van window, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a painted hamburger sign below restaurant windows, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a painted spirit of ''76' flag on wood mounted above a chain link fence, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a painted wall for "Hoboken Outlook," location unidentified, no date (ca. 1973-75).

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Aug. 28, 1940.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Sept. 14, 1940.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of a person about to light a stack of Cappiello ticket handbills on election day, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of a person wearing a mouse mask & costume on Washington St., Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a police officer and Joseph "Biggie" Yaccarino admiring sandwiches at unnamed precinct house, Hoboken, no date, circa 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of a policeman and man with cap posing in front of brick building, Hoboken shipyard, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a port bow view of the S.S. Exemplar of the American Export Lines in dry dock (3 or 4?) at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division

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B+W photo of a port bow view of the S.S. Pastores in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a port stern view of the S.S. Pastores in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a port stern view of the S.S. Pastores in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, circa 1940.

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B+W photo of a profile view of a 'woodie' station wagon automobile of the Shulton Inc., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1940-45.

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B+W photo of a profile view of the rudder of an unknown ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a railroad bridge with painted sign at Jersey & Hoboken Aves., Jersey City, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-72).

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B+W photo of a rear view of St. Joseph's Church, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a religious shrine with representation of eastern & western figures, lit candles, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a retail display in Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1936.

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B+W photo of a ribbon cutting at K of C housing, Bloomfield St., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of a shaft support from the M.V. Ringstad, Hoboken, October, 1940.

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B+W photo of a shaft support with markings from the M.V. Ringstad, Hoboken, Oct., 1940.

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B+W photo of a ship model with camouflage design in a display case, Hoboken, no date, ca 1940-45.

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B+W photo of a shipyard worker near the top of a funnel on an unidentified vessel, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a side view of the steerage of the S.S. City of Atlanta, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a side view of the steerage of the S.S. City of Savannah, Hoboken, 1937.

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B+W photo of a spirit of ''76' flag painted on wall, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a starboard stern view of C.S. Cyrus Field in dry dock, Hoboken, Aug.1939.

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B+W photo of a starboard view of bow damage to the S.S. Delisle in dry dock, Hoboken, Sept., 1941.

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B+W photo of a steward aboard the S.S. Saint Paul, North German Lloyd Line, North Atlantic?, 1914.

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B+W photo of a straight-on bow view of the S.S. Gulf Oil in dry dock, Hoboken, June, 1940.

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B+W photo of a street corner with stop sign, fire hydrant and empty corner lot, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a street-level building front with three painted "Disco" signs, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a the upper deck of an unknown ship, upper deck near funnel, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a toy drop test in U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of a van with painted Christ figures and text with the Cocomalt My-T-Fine Pudding sign in the background, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a vendor selling parade souvenir items on River Road approximately 5th or 6th Sts., Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a vent stack being installed on the power plant of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, no date, ca.1974-1975.

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B+W photo of a view amidships of an unknown ship at berth; cargo is being hoisted at center.

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B+W photo of a view from River St. & Hudson Place looking east at Erie Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of a warship with tugboats in the East River of New York City; car floats in foreground, N.Y., no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a winter-time view of building (school?) exterior with parking lot and automobiles, Hoboken?, no date, ca. mid-1950's.

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B+W photo of a woman and child in a voting book on election day, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of a woman and man posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a woman and man posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a woman posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a woman posed in front of the exterior of Baron's Drugstore, Hoboken, 1939.

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B+W photo of a woman, probably Mary Miller Markey, standing outside a house, no place, August, 1938.

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B+W photo of a worker standing on horizontal 4-blade propeller (a new or refurbished one) being moved by a crane at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a worker surveying damage to unknown ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a workman on a damaged upper deck, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of a young Frank Sinatra, n.p., early 1940s.

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B+W photo of a young Frank Sinatra, n.p., undated, 1940s (1941 to 1945). Fan club copy.

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B+W photo of a young Frank Sinatra, n.p., undated, ca. 1942-1946. Fan club copy.

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B+W photo of a young girl named Jo Ann in Hudson Square Park, Hoboken, after a snowfall, Feb. 1947.

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B+W photo of air velocity comparison tests of fans from various manufacturers at U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of an A & P Food Store, street location unknown, Hoboken, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-1972).

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B+W photo of an America's Cup racing yacht in a graving dock, location unknown (possibly Bayonne or Staten Island), n.d., possibly 1893 or 1895.

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B+W photo of an E.F. Walter postcard: Old New Jersey Yacht Club House at foot of 10th St., ca. 1900.

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B+W photo of an apartment kitchen interior, address unknown, Hoboken, Sept. 3, 1934.

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B+W photo of an artillery gun loaded on a truck below Classification Surveyor's office, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-45.

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B+W photo of an artist's illustration of night view of Lincoln Tunnel N.J. toll plaza, n.d., ca. mid-1950s.

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B+W photo of an automobile, jitney autobus, on Hudson St. near Hudson Pl., 1915.

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B+W photo of an automobile, jitney autobus, on Newark St. near Hudson St., 1915.

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B+W photo of an elephant being lifted from the S.S. American Trader, U.S. Lines, Hoboken, Sept. 24, 1924.

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B+W photo of an entrance gate to the Maxwell House Coffee plant, 1101 Hudson St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1980-1992.

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Archives & 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.

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