Category Archives: Collections
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?
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Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?
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What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?
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There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?
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I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?
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Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?
1. How do I research in the museum’s online database?
Our on-line catalog is at hobokenmuseum.org/collection-items/ top
2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?
The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history. top
3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?
Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections (collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions. top
4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?
All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame.We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 24×36 or even larger.
Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project. top
5. How do I order a print?
In the database, note the catalog # of thephoto you’re interested in, and share that with collections@hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240. we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it. top
6. Will it have a watermark on it?
No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing. top
7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?
We have some 11×17 and 16×20 black frames. Reach out if you’re interested. Local pick-up only and stock is limited. top
8. Can I find a picture of where I live?
Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue. top
9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?
Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve. top
10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?
Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary. Due to our conversion to a new databasde sysem, some of these files may not be linked. Reach out if interested. top
11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?
Yes, note the catalog # and send an email to collections@hobokenmuseum.org. After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate. top
12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?
Off course! Share the page from your browser. top
13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?
You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space. top
14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?
Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need. top
Online Database
Explore the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Online Archive, featuring detailed information and images of photographs, newspaper clippings, cataloged items, artwork, and artifacts spanning the last 250 years. Our database is continuously updated and serves as a growing resource for researchers, historians, and the community.
Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
For further information about the collection or to order images, please contact Rand Hoppe at archives@hobokenmuseum.org or call (201) 656-2240.
Images are also available for media or publishing use—please reach out for details.
Ordering Custom Prints
We offer high-quality prints of collection images in various sizes. Image proportions may not always fill the page, and a minimum 1-inch white border will be present. Payment must be made in advance of printing.
Pricing
- 8.5″ × 11″ — $30
- 11″ × 17″ — $45
- 13″ × 19″ — $50
- 17″ × 22″ — $60
- 18″ × 24″ — $80
- 20″ × 30″ — $90
- 24″ × 36″ — $120
If an image requires a new scan or resizing, an additional $100 fee applies.
Shipping & Handling: $10 minimum
Plus NJ Sales Tax
Start your search below and explore Hoboken’s rich history!
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Color photo: The Phoebe Snow track gate sign, Erie Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, Aug. 15, 1965.
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Color photo: naturalization certificate of Frank Palumbo, 309 Harrison St., Hoboken, Sept. 14, 1923.
PhotographColor photocopies of 25 photographs of members of the Gerrino family of Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1952.
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Color photocopies of postcards with images related to baseball, no places, undated or dated as seen on image, ca. 1906 to 1920's.
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Color photocopy of a Paul Samperi published newspaper notice, "The Hoboken Crooner," March 15, 1941.
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Color photocopy of a ca. 1910 postcard "Newark Street looking East, Hoboken, N.J.," no date, ca. 1990.
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Color photocopy of photo of August & Gesina Engelbart standing in front of an automobile, no place, no date, ca. 1940.
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Color photocopy of print Yale vs. Princeton, 1879 at Hoboken's Saint George's Cricket Grounds.
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Color photograph by John F. Conn of the Hoboken September 11th Memorial with a dove, Hoboken, no date, circa 2006.
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Color photograph of 2 Red Apple N.Y.-Hoboken buses at Hudson Pl. bus stop near PATH entrance, Hoboken, Aug. 16, 1995.
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Color photograph of First St. looking towards River St. from Hudson St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1996-1998.
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Color photograph of Laura Alexander standing in bus shelter with panel advertising exhibition of her paintings, Hoboken, ca. February-March 2005.
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Color photograph of Moller's Delicatessen signage uncovered during exterior renovations at SE corner of Bloomfield & 4th Sts., Hoboken, Nov. 2013.
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Color photograph of Schubin family Passover seder at 516 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. early 1970s.
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Color photograph of a Hoboken High School marching unit in a parade on Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1970-1975.
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Color photograph of a group seated on the floating shack docked at 4th St. & Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca.1970s.
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Color photograph of the graduating class of Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, June, 2005.
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Color photograph of the last graduating class of Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, June, 2006.
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Color photograph of woman posing for a Laura Alexander portrait in upper gallery of Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, ca. February-March 2005.
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Color photographs, 4, of former Gold Coast Auto Body (previously Spina), Park Ave. signage, Hoboken, Feb. 21, 2012.
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Color photos, 10, of Dorothy Richardson talk about the Cafe Zanizabar plus event activites, Hoboken Historical Museum, March 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 10, of Hurricane Sandy & damage to Hoboken Housing Authority property, Hoboken, Oct. 29-31, 2012.
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Color photos, 10, of Hurricane Sandy waterfront flooding & damage, Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photos, 10, of a sinkhole on Bloomfield Street between Observer Highway and Newark St., Hoboken, July 8, 2006.
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Color photos, 10, of general views of Kids Map Hoboken exhibition, Upper Gallery, HHM, Hoboken, November 14, 2006.
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Color photos, 103, of the former Macy's Parade Studio, 1505 Willow Ave., Hoboken, Feb. 21, 2012.
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Color photos, 11, of Chris Kappmeier painting in Hoboken Historical Museum walkway, Hoboken, April 21, 2006.
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Color photos, 11, of Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy taken by Claire Lukacs, Hoboken, Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2012.
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Color photos, 11, of artist Frank Hanavan working on a painting of Giorgio's, Hoboken, April 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 11, of class workshop led by Chris O'Connor at HHM, Hoboken, November 14, 2006.
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Color photos, 11, of flooding on 2nd St. from Grand to Clinton Sts., Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012, taken by McKevin Shaughnessy.
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Color photos, 11, of site for proposed oil tank farm on Hoboken/Weehawken border at Weehawken Cove, Hoboken & Weehawken, March 1974.
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Color photos, 12, of 12th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade presented by Hoboken Historical Museum, June 30, 2013.
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Color photos, 12, of Victorian Fashion Show and Tea presented by HHM, Hoboken, May 6, 2006.
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Color photos, 12, of a small waterfront garden on Stevens property behind Buildings & Grounds Dept., Hoboken, May 30, 31, 2007.
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Color photos, 12, of opening reception for Watercolors by Ray Guzman, Upper Gallery, HHM, Hoboken, Nov. 19, 2006.
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Color photos, 12, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Nov. 1, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 13, of Warrington Plaza signs, plaque & exterior of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 13, of a garden on the Museum's annual Secret Gardens Tour including hosts & tour members, Hoboken, June 4, 2006.
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Color photos, 14, of steam locomotive NKP 759 at Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, June 1970.
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Color photos, 14, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Nov. 2, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 15, of Giorgio Castiello chapbook release party, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, May 20, 2007.
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Color photos, 15, of boat rescues, flooding & debris after Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, ca. Oct. 30-31, 2012.
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Color photos, 15, of exhibit of photographs by Virginia Rolston Parrott, HHM, Hoboken, May 6, 2007.
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Color photos, 16, of Hurricane Sandy and aftermath taken by Justin & Melissa Pasquariello, Hoboken, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2012.
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Color photos, 16, of Story Time reading by Penny Metsch for pre-school children at Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 6, 2006.
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Color photos, 16, of backlit marquee HHM signs inside windows of CVS Pharmacy, 14th St. & Park Ave., Hoboken, June 1, 2007.
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Color photos, 16, of opening reception for Kids Map Hoboken exhibit, Upper Gallery, HHM, Hoboken, October 15, 2006.
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Color photos, 16, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Oct. 30, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 16, of wide & detail views of north exterior of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 17, of Paterson Plank Rd. building exterior walls reinforced for re-use in new building, Jersey City, May 20, 2006.
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Color photos, 17, of Sherrard Bostwick and class group of children, HHM, Hoboken, May 17, 2006.
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Color photos, 19, of Chris Kappmeier painting the new taxi stand, Hoboken, April 13, 2006.
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Color photos, 19, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Oct. 29, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 2, Jack O'Brien protesting uncleared snow, Willow Ave. near 6th St., Hoboken, Feb. 2014.
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Color photos, 2, former Lipton Tea / Standard Brands building undergoing conversion to residential housing, Hoboken, June 1999.
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Color photos, 2, of 1925 David E. Rue Junior High School lapel class pin formerly belonging to Joseph Udiljak, Hoboken.
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Color photos, 2, of Carol Losos and Tessa Jordan-Losos with 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibition, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, May 9, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of Donald Fontana & family, Hoboken: Christmas 1969; 1st haircut, ca. 1968.
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Color photos, 2, of Dorothy McNeil portraits taken at Elysian Cafe, 1001 Washington St., Hoboken, Jan. 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of Elks statue with sign "Free Hot Food Water" outside Elks Lodge, 1005 Washington St., for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, Hoboken, Oct 31-Nov. 1, 2012.
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Color photos, 2, of Hoboken Yacht Club marina, pier 13 & finger pier south of marina, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2002-2004.
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Color photos, 2, of Hudson River & N.Y. City from a ferry slip in the former ferry section of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Oct. 1984.
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Color photos, 2, of Jim Hans with 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibit bus shelter marquee sign, Hoboken, March 18, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of Madonna dei Martiri Feast procession spectators, Frank Sinatra Park, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2002-2004.
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Color photos, 2, of Mike Yaccarino (right) with two men at Biggie's Clam Bar, Hoboken, no date, circa 1970's.
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Color photos, 2, of Shipyard Park, Hoboken, July 12, 2006. Photographs taken by Robert Foster.
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Color photos, 2, of a parade in 500 block of Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1975.
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Color photos, 2, of a phone charging station set up by volunteers, Ninth St., Hoboken, Nov. 3, 2012.
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Color photos, 2, of a residential building with tarpaulin covered scaffold; plus a truck, Hoboken, March 19, 2006.17, of Patterson Plank Rd. building exterior walls reinforced for re-use in new building, Jersey City, May 20, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of a view north or northeast of 333 River Street under construction, Hoboken, May 2001.
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Color photos, 2, of artist Robert Burczy with family on day of his lecture, Hoboken Historical Museum, June 10, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of cliff face on River Road at about 6th to 7th Sts., Hoboken, July 1984.
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Color photos, 2, of demolition of old pier, Hudson River & River Road near 6th to 7th Sts., Hoboken, May 1985.
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Color photos, 2, of exterior of 3 buildings in The Shipyard, Hudson from 12th to 14th Sts., Hoboken, Spring 1999.
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Color photos, 2, of former Stevens-Hoboken Academy building, NE corner of Willow Ave. & 5th St., Hoboken, May, 1976.
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Color photos, 2, of site preparation for construction of office buildings & W Hotel on River St. from 1st to 3rd Sts., Hoboken, Spring 2000.
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Color photos, 2, of the exterior of Helmer's Restaurant after a fire, Hoboken, May 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of the interior of Biggie's Clam Bar, 318 Madison St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1970-1990.
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Color photos, 2, of the remains of a sign for Ralph's Cleaners, 1118 Washington St., Hoboken, June 8, 2006.
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Color photos, 2, of views from Hoboken with trees towards New York City, August 12, 2006.
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Color photos, 20, of Penny Metsch reading to a Story Time children's group, HHM, Hoboken, March 2, 2006.
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Color photos, 21, of fire at 159 Fourteenth St., Hoboken, July 1, 2006. Photographs by Robert Foster.
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Color photos, 22, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery by Ralph DeMatthews, Hoboken, Oct. 29- ca. Nov. 5, 2012.
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Color photos, 22, of a class visit to exhibtion, Every Object Tells A Story, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, November 28, 2006
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Color photos, 22, of artist Roslyn Rose giving lecture and demonstration, HHM, Hoboken, March 5, 2006.
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Color photos, 22, of opening reception for exhibition, Every Object Tells Story, HHM, Hoboken, July 30, 2006.
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Color photos, 229, of Hoboken Baby Parade at Sinatra Park, the riverfront walkway & Pier A Park, Hoboken, May 15, 2005.
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Color photos, 23, of 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibition, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, July 1 + 2, 2006.
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Color photos, 234, of Secret Gardens Tour, June 1, 2014, presented by the Hoboken Historical Museum.
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Color photos, 24, of Hoboken Pet Parade along southern waterfront near Pier A Park, Hoboken, October 1, 2006.
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Color photos, 24, of Story Time event for pre-school children at HHM, Hoboken, November 1, 2006.
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Color photos, 24, of The Great Hoboken Auction, a benefit for the Hoboken Historical Museum, April 29, 2006.
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Color photos, 24, of apartment building at 13th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, Oct. 18, 2005.
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Color photos, 25, of exterior of 63 Willow Terrace with a cherry tree seen in bloom and dropping petals, Hoboken, April 11-14, 2006.
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Color photos, 25, of reading of LaRusso play "Lamppost Reunion," Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, May 10, 2007.
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Color photos, 26, of Jim Hans giving gallery talk during 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibition, HHM, Hoboken, March 26, 2006.
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Color photos, 27, of Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy taken by Claire Lukacs, Hoboken, ca. Dec. 1, 2012.
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Color photos, 27, of Macy's Parade Studio during media open house, Hoboken, Nov. 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 29, of Hoboken during & after Superstorm Sandy taken by Joe Epstein of Hoboken, Oct. 29-31, 2012.
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Color photos, 29, of re-creation baseball game: Hoboken 9 vs Flemington Neshanocks, S.I.T., Hoboken, June 18, 2011.
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Color photos, 3, of Carol Losos with daughter Tessa & PSE&G representative at Kids Map Hoboken exhibit, HHM, Hoboken, Nov. 14, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of City of Hoboken 9/11 Memorial sign board, northwest corner of Pier A Park, Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 3, of Frank Sinatra Memorial Park from Castle Point near 6th St., Hoboken, Spring 1998.
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Color photos, 3, of Hotel Victor & parking lot north (former Lyric Theatre site), Hoboken, May 1986.
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Color photos, 3, of Hudson River & N.Y. City from a ferry slip in the former ferry section of Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Oct. 1984.
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Color photos, 3, of Hurricane Sandy relief; serving food & coffee outside Amanda's Restaurant, Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photos, 3, of Noah, Ray & Renata Guzman opening reception for Watercolors by Ray Guzman, Upper Gallery, HHM, Hoboken, Nov. 19, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of Saint Ann's Feast (or Festival) including procession, various locations, Hoboken, July-Aug. 1977.
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Color photos, 3, of The Shipyard Building, Hoboken Historical Museum, west facade at 13th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, Apr.14, 2012. Hoboken, Apr. 14, 2012.
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Color photos, 3, of a parade in 400 block of Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1975.
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Color photos, 3, of an apartment building under construction, 629 Jefferson St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000-2001.
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Color photos, 3, of artist Robert Burczy posed next to display marquee in Hoboken Historical Museum walkway, May 4, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of copper utensils used at S. Fisher & Co., Hoboken, for candy & confectionery manufacture.
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Color photos, 3, of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant taken from 12th St., Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photos, 3, of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photos, 3, of demolition at northeast to southeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photos, 3, of exhibit panels in temporary storage at Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, January 27, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of flooding damage at The Fig Tree, Park Avenue between 3rd & 4th Sts., Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photos, 3, of old painted sign "Hotel Entrance" at 504 Washington St., Hoboken, June 1, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of old pier deck and pilings, Hudson River near 6th to 8th Sts., Hoboken, July 1984.
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Color photos, 3, of poet Joe Weil with guitar during reading at Hoboken Historical Museum, April 23, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of proclamation presentation ceremony at Schnackenberg's Luncheonette, Hoboken, April 15, 2006.
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Color photos, 3, of repair crews working on tracks after a train wreck on westside tracks, Hoboken, May 1972.
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Color photos, 3, of the S.S. Stevens floating dormitory at long pier, River Road, Hoboken, 1974.
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Color photos, 3, of the former upper level ferry concourse at Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Fall 1997.
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Color photos, 3, of views of corner of Washington St. & Observer Highway, Hoboken, May 1983.
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Color photos, 3, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Oct. 29, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 3, of waterfront with Castle point & former Port Authority Piers, Hoboken, Sept. 1991.
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Color photos, 30, of Apicella & Sons Fish Market, 309 First Street, Hoboken, January 10 + 11, 2006.
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Color photos, 30, of class visit to exhibits: Every Object Tells A Story; Kids Map Hoboken. HHM, Hoboken, Oct. 27, 2006.
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Color photos, 30, of exhibition, Every Object Tells A Story, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 23, 2006.
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Color photos, 31, of masks from mask making workshop at the Hoboken Historical Museum, June 27, 2006.
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Color photos, 33,of documentation of water damage to a garden apartment from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, ca. Oct 31- Nov. 1, 2012.
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Color photos, 35, of Frank Hanavan demonstrating the art of knotting & workshop at HHM, Hoboken, August 6, 2006.
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Color photos, 36, of Hurricane Sandy damage & recovery efforts in "Shades" section of Weehawken, n.d. ca. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2012.
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Color photos, 37, of excavation of Sybil's Cave site, Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, June 5, 2007.
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Color photos, 37, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Nov. 3, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 39, of apartment building at 1305-1309 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, October 18, 2005
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Color photos, 39, of water & damage from Hurricane Sandy, Hoboken, taken Oct. 31, 2012, by Hank Forrest.
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Color photos, 4, at opening reception for 100 Hoboken Firsts exhibition, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, Jan. 22, 2006.
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.