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 injured fireman being carried away during fire at piers, 15, 15 & 16 on the Hudson River, Hoboken, March 24, 1930.

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B+W photo of interior collision damage to the S.S. Saint John, Hoboken, Dec., 1940.

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B+W photo of interior of south tube of Lincoln Tunnel, no date, ca. 1936.

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B+W photo of interior venting or ducts in an unknown ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of interior view of hull plate and structural repairs underway on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no

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B+W photo of interior view of lounge on a passenger vessel, Hoboken, ca. 1940

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B+W photo of interior view of structural damage #4 wing tank starboard in an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of interior view of structural damage #4 wing tank starboard in an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of interior view of structural damage & repairs in an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of interior view of structural damage in an unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no

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B+W photo of interior view of structural repairs underway on unidentified vessel at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of interior view of structural repairs underway on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no

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B+W photo of kindergarten at Sadie F.Leinkauf School with Miss Francke & Miss Marrotta, Hoboken, 1958.

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B+W photo of lawn mower stake test at United States Testing Co. facility, Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.

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B+W photo of lettering "Hoboken" on apartment building cornice, Hoboken, no date, circa 1990-1995.

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B+W photo of life test of high octane fuel pump for aircraft at United States Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, N.d., ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of load test on extension ladder performed by United States Testing Co., Hoboken, at south side of 14th St.Viaduct near Adams St. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.

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B+W photo of logo for baseball day 1996, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1990.

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B+W photo of looking west up the Fourteenth St. Viaduct, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1969.

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B+W photo of lot with debris 820 Jefferson Street with derelict building, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of lot with debris on Jefferson Street for De Gennaro Transportation Inc., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1975.

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B+W photo of lot with debris on Jefferson Street for De Gennaro Transportation Inc., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine casing, bottom half, of the S.S. Bonheur, machine shop, Hoboken, Feb., 1938

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine casing, bottom half, of the S.S. Bonheur, machine shop, Hoboken, no date, [Feb., 1938.]

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine casing, probably the top half of the S.S. Bonheur, machine shop, Hoboken, no date, [Feb., 1938.]

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine rotor in bottom casing of the SS Bonheur, machine shop, Hoboken, no date, probably Feb. 1938

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine rotor of the S.S. Bonheur on a lathe, machine shop, Hoboken, Jan., 1938.

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B+W photo of low pressure turbine rotor of the S.S. Bonheur on a lathe, machine shop, Jan., 1938.

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B+W photo of low temperature start-up test inside artic chamber of portable air compressor at United States Testing Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.

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B+W photo of machined part for M.V. Atlantic, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 11, 1940.

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B+W photo of machined part for M.V. Atlantic, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 17, 1940.

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B+W photo of machined part for M.V. Atlantic, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 20 1940.

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B+W photo of machined part for M.V. Tai Yang, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 13, 1940.

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B+W photo of main entrance at night on Willow Avenue of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, no date, ca. Dec. 1977.

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B+W photo of major damage to an unidentified freight vessel, location not identified, possibly Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of man (Joseph "Biggie" Yaccarino?) with a dog with its puppies, Hoboken?, ca. 1940's.

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B+W photo of man in suit next to a black automobile, Pier 3, Beth Steel, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940

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B+W photo of man working on a shaft at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1960s.

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B+W photo of masonry work competed on new factory building at R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, Oct. 18, 1919.

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B+W photo of masonry work in progress on new factory building at R. Neumann & Co., Ferry St. west of Willow Ave., Hoboken, Sept. 20, 1919.

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B+W photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti and two unidentified men at unidentified location, Hoboken, no date, ca. June 1985.

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B+W photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti campaigning at Twelfth & Washington Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. June 1985.

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B+W photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti campaigning at Twelfth & Washington Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. June 1985.

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B+W photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of medals for Gold Star Mothers sailing from Hoboken on U.S. Lines, May 1930.

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B+W photo of men doing repair work on un-named ship at a Hoboken shipyard, n.d., ca.1960s.

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B+W photo of men hoisting a deck on a merchantman ship at either Todd Shipyards or Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Nov. 26, 1941.

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B+W photo of men moving City of Hoboken records on Newark St. side of City Hall, ca. June, 1947.

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B+W photo of men on stairs exiting a building, Hoboken, no date, circa 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of men on train at Lackawanna Terminal departing for Portland, Ore., shipyard work, Hoboken, Sept. 26, 1942.

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B+W photo of men sleeping in bunk beds at the Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1918-1921.

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B+W photo of men tearing up an IWW flag in front of their headquarters, 316 River St. Hoboken, ca. July 28-30, 1923.

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B+W photo of men under streetcar elevated structure on Observer Highway at Washington St., Hoboken, circa 1947-1950.

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B+W photo of men working on deck gun mounts for a merchantman ship at Todd Shipyards, Hoboken, Nov. 26, 1941.

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B+W photo of men working on the main deck of an unknown tanker ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of men working on turbine rotor at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of metal machined part (crank shaft) on lathe in machine shop, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1955-1957.

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B+W photo of movies being shown to children in St. Mary Hospital by Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, Apr. 3, 1948.

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B+W photo of new catwalk car during test in Holland Tunnel, Dec. 20, 1954.

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B+W photo of news bulletin window at Jersey Observer newspaper offices, Newark St., Hoboken, n.d., [Jan. 6, 1937.

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B+W photo of newstand on Hudson Place west of PATH street entrance, Hoboken, n.d., ca.1960s.

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B+W photo of night view of Saint Mary Hospital looking south on Willow Ave. from north of Fourth St., Hoboken, Dec. 1977.

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B+W photo of night view of World Trade Center towers under construction seen from Jersey City, n.d., ca. 1970.

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B+W photo of north exterior of the Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, January 30, 1949.

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B+W photo of northeast Hoboken taken from Union City/Weehawken, Hoboken, n.d., probably 1970.

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B+W photo of nut sampler John Koslowsky inspecting shipments at Pier C, Hoboken, March 1, 1961.

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B+W photo of of Dutch sculptor Lea Halpern arriving in Hoboken on S.S. Rotterdam of Holland America line, Dec. 2, 1939.

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B+W photo of of Richard Neumann of R. Neumann & Co. seated in a yard holding a cat, Hoboken?, no date, ca. 1920's.

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B+W photo of of Thomas Reed discussing his Hoboken Report, Waldheim-Stevens Forum, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of of United States Lines, Pier No. 4, Hoboken, N.J. No date, probably 1930.

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B+W photo of of a baseball team posed with trophy at Hoboken YMCA, n.d., ca. 1948-1955.

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B+W photo of of a demonstration of new whirlpool equipment at St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W photo of of a dinner with John J. Grogan attending, probably Hoboken, no date, circa 1950's.

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B+W photo of of excavation work in progress on Lincoln Tunnel third tube, Weehawken, Sept. 3, 1954.

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B+W photo of of serviceman Edward Craig of Hoboken in group photo taken Alexandria, LA, March 1944.

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B+W photo of official cars coming out of Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, Dec. 21, 1937.

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B+W photo of painted wall murals on plywood fence, Hudson St., near one of the then-new parking garages, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of painters working on the boat deck of an unidentified passenger ship, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of parade on northern section of Washington St., Hoboken, June, 1975.

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B+W photo of parade watchers at the southwest corner of Washington and Second Sts., Hoboken, June, 1975.

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B+W photo of people commemorating final departure of train Phoebe Snow from Hoboken, Nov. 27, 1966.

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B+W photo of people on a stoop, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of people on a stoop, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of people, Hoboken?, no date, ca. 1900.

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B+W photo of photographer & shipyard employee William Craig sitting at the end of a pier, Hoboken, no date, ca 1940.

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B+W photo of physician treating an unconcious fireman at Holland Tunnel after explosion, May 13, 1949.

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B+W photo of pier fire casualties being treated by Hoboken Red Cross personnel at pier fire, Hoboken, Aug. 11, 1944.

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B+W photo of player in Hoboken uniform at baseball game in Weehawken, N.J., no date, circa 1950-1955.

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B+W photo of player in Hoboken uniform at baseball game in Weehawken, N.J., no date, circa 1950-1955.

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B+W photo of police officer Mike Acquaviva, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950's.

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B+W photo of policeman slowing car in Holland Tunnel re-opened after truck explosion, May 15, 1949.

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B+W photo of policeman slowing car in Holland Tunnel re-opened after truck explosion, May 15, 1949.

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B+W photo of politician Louis DePascale with Marian Roland (left) and another woman, City Hall, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1960-1973.

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B+W photo of port bow view of SS City of Savannah, sitting outside drydock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940

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B+W photo of port view of a of the S.S. City of Savannah , Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of procession with Madonna being carried on 7th St. next to St. Ann's Church, Hoboken, no date.

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B+W photo of propeller hub for S.S .El Coston, United Shipyards, Hoboken, 1937

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B+W photo of propeller hub for S.S. El Coston, United Shipyards, Hoboken, 1937.

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B+W photo of propeller hub halves showing interior with 2 workers & a supervisor, United Dry Dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1937.

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B+W photo of propeller hub halves showing interior with 2 workers and a supervisor

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B+W photo of propeller hub halves showing interior, United Dry Dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1937.

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B+W photo of propeller installation on the S.S. Exarch in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of railroad freight car and tank car, 13th and Madison Streets, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of rally for Senator Elmer Wene for Governor, no place (probably Hoboken), (1949.)

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B+W photo of rebuilt crank shaft, S.S. President Polk, on large lathe, machine shop, no date.

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B+W photo of repair on the steerage of an unknown ship in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca 1940.

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B+W photo of repair work on the steerage of the S.S. Atlantic in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of revenue agents unloading seized contraband liquor from rail car at 15th St., Hoboken, Jan. 21, 1933.

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B+W photo of rotary accelerator test area at U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of rotary accelerator test area at U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of safety control board, Holland Vehicular Tunnel, [N.Y.], n.d., ca. late 1927 or early 1928.

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B+W photo of sailors eating in cafeteria, Hoboken Y.M.C.A., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1942-1946.

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B+W photo of scene from "On the Waterfront" signed by Karl Malden & Eva Marie Saint; with certificate of authenticity.

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B+W photo of several old apartment buildings, some abandoned, street unknown, Hoboken, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-1972).

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B+W photo of shipyard workers outside plate shop, ca. 1942

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B+W photo of shipyard workers repairing the propeller of the S.S. American Merchant in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of side and rear of homes on Willow Terrace, Hoboken, no date (ca. 1968-72).

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B+W photo of six 11th grade Demarest High School students, Hoboken, circa 1952.

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B+W photo of six women at Brandt School art exhibit, (Hoboken), n.d., probably May 13, 1958.

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B+W photo of small trees and weeds growing along the edge of a building, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of snow on Willow Terrace taken through a window, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1965.

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B+W photo of southwest Hoboken looking northeast towards New York City, n.d., ca. 1887-1890.

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B+W photo of southwest Hoboken, May 1974.

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B+W photo of southwest Hoboken, circa 1976.

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B+W photo of southwest corner of Washington and 14th Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955-1956.

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B+W photo of steel framework erected for the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, Sept. 1976.

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B+W photo of steel framework with window elements for the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, September 1976. for the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, Sept. 1976.

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B+W photo of steerage repair to an unknown ship in a dry dock south of the Lackawanna Ferry Terminal, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1922-1930.

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B+W photo of steerage repair to an unknown ship in a dry dock south of the Lackawanna Ferry Terminal, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1922-1930.

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B+W photo of steerage repair to an unknown ship in a dry dock south of the Lackawanna Ferry Terminal, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1922-1930.

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B+W photo of stern view of S.S. Alder berthed south of dry dock no.1, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940

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B+W photo of street corner sewer drain at 11th and Madison Streets with trucks in the background, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of streetcar on elevated trestle in southwest Hoboken; Cocomalt & Davis Baking Powder sign, from Jersey City, n.d., ca. 1940s.

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B+W photo of streetcar on elevated trestle in southwest Hoboken; St. Joseph's Church, Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1940s.

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B+W photo of supervisor sitting at desk in drafting room, United Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, 1931

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B+W photo of tanker Asopos in dry dock Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1972-1976.

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B+W photo of tanker Esso Brussels at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard Pier 6, Hoboken, June 1973.

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B+W photo of tanker Esso Brussels at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard Pier 6, Hoboken, June 1973.

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B+W photo of tanker S.S. Texaco Alaska in drydock at Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard, n.d., ca. 1960 (to 1965.)

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B+W photo of temperature testing of sensors for satellite at U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of test car inside Lincoln Tunnel just passing the center of a tube, NY-NJ marker, Weehawken, Dec. 18, 1937.

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B+W photo of test of breaking strength of manila rope at United States Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, N.d., ca. 1970-1980.

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B+W photo of the 'Fletchers', an employee baseball team at the W. & A. Fletcher Company shipyard, Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1920-1928.

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B+W photo of the 700 block of Grand Street looking north, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970-1975.

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B+W photo of the 84-year old purser aboard the S.S. Saint Paul, North German Lloyd Line, North Atlantic?, 1914.

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B+W photo of the Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard by Caroline Carlson, 1978.

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B+W photo of the Blizzard of 1888 at southwest corner of 1st & Bloomfield Sts., 1888.

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B+W photo of the Blizzard of 1888 at southwest corner of 1st & Bloomfield Sts., 1888.

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B+W photo of the Blizzard of 1888 on Washington Street looking north from 4th St., 1888.

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B+W photo of the Blizzard of 1899 with a fire at 308, 310, 312 Clinton St., Feb. 9, 1899.

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B+W photo of the Brandt Paper Troopers posed outside their school, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1943-45.

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B+W photo of the Classification Surveyor's office exterior with a man standing next to a flag, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the Cocomalt My-T-Fine Pudding sign, Hoboken, no date, [1976].

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B+W photo of the Cocomalt, Davis Baking Powder sign, Hoboken, 1949.

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B+W photo of the Deutscher Club (German Club) at the northwest corner of 6th & Hudson Sts., ca. 1860's.

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B+W photo of the Deutscher Club (Old German Club), at left, looking north on Hudson St. from 6th St., ca. 1908.

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B+W photo of the Elks Club and the Gayety Theatre on Washington St. between 10th & 11th Sts., 1914.

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B+W photo of the Erie-Lackawanna Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, no date (ca. 1968-72).

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B+W photo of the Fisher Family [S. Fisher & Co., Hoboken], circa 1900.

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B+W photo of the Galler Seven-Up Bottling Co. float in Hoboken Centennial celebration parade on Washington St. near 1st St. in Hoboken, 1955.

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B+W photo of the Garden St. entrance of A.J. Demarest High School, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-51.

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B+W photo of the General Foods float in Hoboken Centennial celebration parade on Washington St. near 1st St., Hoboken, 1955.

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B+W photo of the Germania Boat Club at the foot of 4th St. & the Hudson River, ca. 1880-1890.

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B+W photo of the Hoboken Canoe Club and Palmer's Drydocks, Hoboken side of Weehawken Cove, ca. 15th to 18th Sts., ca. 1900.

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B+W photo of the Hudson Trust Company, southwest corner of Newark & Hudson Sts., ca. 1906.

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B+W photo of the Italian freighter Ida docked at Hoboken pier after charges of opium smuggling, Jan. 6, 1939.

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B+W photo of the June Class of 1956, A.J. Demarest High School, Hoboken.

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B+W photo of the Madonna at the entrance with a large assembly of people on the street.at St. Ann's Church, Hoboken, no date. ca. 1930.

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B+W photo of the New Jersey Yacht Club (former N.Y. Yacht Club) building, 10th St. & Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1890-1900.

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B+W photo of the Nieuw Amsterdam at Holland-America Line, Fifth St. Pier, Hoboken, ca. early 1950s.

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B+W photo of the Nieuw Amsterdam at the foot of 5th St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950's.

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B+W photo of the Rosedale Boat Club at the foot of 10th St. & the Hudson River, ca. 1890.

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B+W photo of the Rosedale Boat Club at the foot of 10th St. & the Hudson River, ca. 1890.

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B+W photo of the S.S. American Importer in dry dock no. 2, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. American Importer in dry dock no. 2, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. American Importer in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. American Prince in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Ancon in drydock at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, 1933.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Balfen undergoing repair in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Belvedere in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Castilla tied off in wet dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. City of Savannah at berth, Hoboken, no date. ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. City of Savannah in dry dock no. 3; the S.S. Pipestone County in dry dock no. 2, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. City of St. Louis under steam, no place, near Hoboken?, no date, ca. 1935.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Columbia in dry dock no.2 and the S.S. Gulfland, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Columbia in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Diemerdyk of Holland America Line, n.p., n.d., ca. 1950 to 1953.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Diemerdyk of Holland America Line, n.p., n.d., ca. 1950 to 1953.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Helgoland in dry dock; 2 ships berthed south of dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland-America Line at a Hoboken pier, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Osage in dry dock no. 3; S.S. Warrior in dry dock no. 2, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Pipestone County in dry dock, Hoboken, no date, ca. early 1940's.

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B+W photo of the S.S. President Hayes at berth, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1941.

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B+W photo of the S.S. President Hayes starboard bow view, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. President Hayes, starboard bow view, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1941.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Saale with an onboard fire; lifeboats in water, near Hoboken, no date [1900].

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B+W photo of the S.S. Sage Brush in dry dock no. 1, Hoboken, Feb., 1941.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Scanstates in dry dock no. 3, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Seatrain Havana in Hoboken, slip unknown, ca. 1933.

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B+W photo of the S.S. Seatrain New York in dry dock no. 2, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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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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