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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Digital image of photo of a May Walk (May Day) celebration in a play ground, Hoboken, no date, circa May, 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a May Walk (May Day) celebration in a play ground, Hoboken, no date, circa May, 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a basketball team on an outside court, Hoboken, no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of photo of a girl with two boys posed outdoors near rough planked wall, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1870's - 1880's.
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Digital image of photo of a group of Stevens Cadets posed outside a church, no place (probably Hoboken), 1915.
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Digital image of photo of a group of musicians (Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band members?), Hoboken, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a group of musicians (Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band members?), Hoboken, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a group of six women, three men and a dog posed, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of a group of woman and girls posed outdoors, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1880-1890.
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Digital image of photo of a large group of children on an unidentified Hoboken Street, no date, circa 1920s.
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Digital image of photo of a man in military uniform, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1880-1890.
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Digital image of photo of a man in suit and hat seated in boat behind a motor, no place, no date, circa 1910-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a man in suit leaning against an automobile, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1915-1920.
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Digital image of photo of a man posed in suit with straw boater in backyard, no place, (Hoboken?), no date, circa1900 - 1930.
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Digital image of photo of a mature man and woman posed outdoors, no place, (possibly Hoboken), no date, circa 1905-1915.
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Digital image of photo of a military unit posed with rifles outside a military barracks or other base building, no place, no date, circa 1900-1910.
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Digital image of photo of a stadium with a baseball game in progress, no place (New York?), no date, circa 1938-1940.
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Digital image of photo of a woman posed in studio wearing pearl or bead necklace, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1915-1930.
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Digital image of photo of a woman posed outdoors with fur trimmed coat and muff probably in a backyard, no place (Hoboken?), no date, ca 1915-1925.
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Digital image of photo of a woman seated in porch rocking chair reading a newspaper, no place (probably not Hoboken),no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of a young man in uniform posed in photo studio, Berlin, Germany, no date, circa1870-1880's.
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Digital image of photo of a young man posed in photo studio, Prag, no date, circa 1870-1880's.
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Digital image of photo of a young man wearing a cap and seated on a porch, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of a young man wearing a cap, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of an elderly Frank Szontag,, Hoboken, no date, circa 1915-1925.
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Digital image of photo of an older woman posed in photo studio, Prag or Praha, no date, circa 1870-1890's.
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Digital image of photo of an unidentified military marching unit at the New York World's Fair, New York, 1940.
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Digital image of photo of boiler room at Hoboken Recreation Center, 113 Jefferson St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1938.
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Digital image of photo of elderly Frank & Katherin Szontag posed outdoors, Hoboken, no date, circa 1915-1925.
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Digital image of photo of exterior view of military barracks with some people (mostly civilians), no place, no date, circa 1900-1910.
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Digital image of photo of four men in an automobile, no place, no date, circa 1910-1915.
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Digital image of photo of four men in suits outdoors; two seated on ground, no place, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of four men on a porch, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of graves with headstones in unidentified cemetery, no place, no date, circa 1900-1920.
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Digital image of photo of large group of young children on unidentified Hoboken st. carrying American flags, n.d., ca. late 1920's-early 1930s.
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Digital image of photo of man and woman on porch, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of man in suit holding his hat standing outside a St. Joseph's Seraphic Seminary building, no place, no date, circa 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of men in military dress posed outdoors, affiliation and unit not idientified, no place (Hoboken?), 1913.
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Digital image of photo of parade (May Day or Decoration Day?) marching north in 100 block of Hudson St., Hoboken, no date, ca. early 1930s.
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Digital image of photo of people posed at the southeast corner of Church Square Park, Hoboken), no date, circa 1911-1920.
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Digital image of photo of some principals at "Historic Site Sunday" in Church of the Holy Innocents, Hoboken, May 8, 1977.
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Digital image of photo of ten men in suits posed with a dog on a city street, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1910-1915.
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Digital image of photo of the Anthony and Julius Durstewitz of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band at the New York World's Fair, New York, 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band assembled on street near the Recreation Center,113 Jefferson St., Hoboken,1938.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band assembled on street near the Recreation Center,113 Jefferson St., Hoboken,1938.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching at the New York World's Fair, New York, 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching at the New York World's Fair, New York, 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching at the New York World's Fair, New York, 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching in 300 block, Washington St., Hoboken, no date, probably 1928.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching in 300 block, Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, probably 1928.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching in 900 block, Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca late 1920's - early 1930's.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching on Washington St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching on Washington St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1940.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching, Decoration Day Pageant, Hudson Street near Seventh St., Hoboken, [1917].
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band marching, Decoration Day Pageant, Hudson Street near Seventh St., Hoboken,1917.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, 1917.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, 1926.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, 1927.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, May 30, 1935.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, May, 1928.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, circa 1937-1938.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken, no date, circa 1937-1938.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1926.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1929.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1929.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1930.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1930.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1930.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1931.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1931.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band, Hoboken,1933.
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Digital image of photo of the Hoboken Playgrounds marching unit on Washington Street near Sixth Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1938.
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Digital image of photo of the Kazoo Band (a Hoboken Playgrounds Field Band), Hoboken, (probably May) 1928.
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Digital image of photo of the chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocents with choir, Hoboken, ca. Easter, 1896.
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Digital image of photo of the chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocents, Hoboken, ca. 1920's.
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Digital image of photo of the chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocents, Hoboken, ca. Easter, 1896.
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Digital image of photo of the chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocents, Hoboken, ca.1896.
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Digital image of photo of the chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocentswith Father Magill and altar boys, Hoboken, ca. 1890's-1900's.
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Digital image of photo of the entrance to Sybil's Cave, Hoboken, n.d., circa 1930s.
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Digital image of photo of the interior of the steamer Priscilla as outfitted by W.& A. Fletcher Company, Hoboken, no date, circa 1895-1905.
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Digital image of photo of the ladies chapel interior of Church of the Holy Innocents, Hoboken, ca. 1896.
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Digital image of photo of three men in backyard with a large gun equipment cabinet, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of three men seated on porch steps engaging in horseplay, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of three men seated on porch steps, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of three women in a park, no place, (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1905-1915.
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Digital image of photo of three young men in suits in playful fighting pose outdoors, no place, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of three young men in suits seated outdoors, no place, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of three young men, two with ties, posed outdoors, no place, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of two men in suits posed in photographer's novelty boat cut-out , no place, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo of two men on platform, one with megaphone, audience stands behind them, no place, no date, ca. 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of two men wearing ties, caps and sunglasses on a porch, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of two men with caps at a bar, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo of two uniformed men outside a military barracks or other base building, no place, no date, circa 1900-1910.
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Digital image of photo of two women and three men in a park or woods, no place, no date, circa 1905-1915.
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Digital image of photo of two women, no place, (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1905-1915.
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Digital image of photo of woman in bathing suit with doll near porch, no place (probably not Hoboken), no date, circa late 1910-1920.
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Digital image of photo portrait of Andrew Fletcher, a founder of W.& A. Fletcher Company, no place, no date, ca. 1900.
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Digital image of photo postcard of George(?) Durstewitz posed Stevens Battalion Color photos uniform in photographer's studio, Jersey City, no date, circa 1900-191
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Digital image of photo postcard of Julius Durstewitz posed in photographer's studio, Jersey City, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo postcard of a young woman posed with cloth coat, hat & fur trimmed muff, Jersey City, no date, circa 1900-1915.
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Digital image of photo postcard of unidentified older gentleman sent to Marie Durstewitz of Hoboken,1907.
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Digital image of photocopy of b+w photo of 5 members of Our Lady of Grace Cadets (Lancers) in yard, Hoboken, 1941-42.
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Digital image of photocopy of b+w photo of Our Lady of Grace Lancers marching north on Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
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Digital image of photocopy of published b+w photo of Colonial Ancients Fife & Drum Corps, Hoboken, May 21, 1954.
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Digital image of photocopy of published b+w photo of Our Lady of Grace Lancers marching, location, no place, 1959.
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Digital image of photocopy of published b+w photo of Our Lady of Grace Lancers posed on the front steps of Demarest High School, Hoboken, no date, ca.
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Digital image of photocopy of published b+w photo of Our Lady of Grace Lancers posed outdoors, no place [Hoboken], 1953.
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Digital image of photocopy of published b+w photo of Spirit of '76 Fife & Drum Corps, Belleville, N.J., no date, ca. 1970's.
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Digital image of photograph of building exterior with children, Hoboken?, no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of photograph of building exterior with children, Hoboken?, no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of photograph of interior of building at 1300 Hudson Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1970's.
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Digital image of photograph of interior of building at 1300 Hudson Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1970's.
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Digital image of photostatic copy of Stevens Hoboken Academy check of $12.50 to Paula Leonore Millenthal, June 8, 1955 as the B.F. Carter Award.
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Digital image of pin-back button, Sub Senior, A.J. Demarest H.S. Class of June '56, Hoboken, 1956.
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Digital image of plaque presented to Roger J. Muller (Sr.) in 2000 upon retirement for 46 years of service as a New Jersey State Detective.
Photograph![Digital image of political brochure for mayoral candidate Louis DePascale, Hoboken, [1965].](
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Digital image of political brochure for mayoral candidate Louis DePascale, Hoboken, [1965].
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Digital image of portrait of Mayor George Gonzales on display in Mayor's Office, Hoboken City Hall.
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Digital image of portrait photo of Durstewitz family posed in photographer's studio, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1880-1885.
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Digital image of portrait photo of Julius Durstewitz in Stevens regiment uniform, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1885-1895.
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Digital image of postal cachet for City of Hoboken Centennial, Hoboken, 1955.
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Digital image of postal cachet for City of Hoboken Centennial, signed by the competition-winning logo artist, Eugene Romo, Hoboken, 1955.
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Digital image of postcard of Bird's Eye View from Lackawanna Tower, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910.
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Digital image of postcard of Lackawanna Rail Road Terminal and Ferry to New York, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1905.
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Digital image of postcard of Pennsylvania Tunnels Interior Showing Signal Apparatus. No date, ca. 1910.
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Digital image of postcard of The New Lackawanna Station, showing ferry slips, Hoboken, 1908.
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Digital image of postcard of Train Yards from Lackawanna Tower, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1907.
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Digital image of postcard of the Lackawanna Ferry and Station from River, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910.. Courtesy of Leon Yost.
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Digital image of postcard of the Waiting Room, Hoboken Station, Lackawanna Rail Road, 1917.
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Digital image of postcard of the entrance and office of the New York Bay Cemetery, Greenville, Jersey City, N.J., no date, ca. 1900. Courtesy of Leon
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Digital image of postcard of two Erie-Lackawanna tugboats docked at the Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, Feb. 1974.
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Digital image of postcard posted in Hoboken to addressee at Odd Fellows Hall, 172-174 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1910.
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Digital image of postcard titled: Bringing out the excavated matter, The Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Co. Tunnel (McAdoo system), 1908.
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Digital image of postcard titled: New York. The site of the Tunnel Terminal of the Penn. R.R. 34th St., 1907
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Digital image of postcard titled: Pennsylvania R.R. under the Hudson River, New York City. No date, ca. 1910.
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Digital image of postcard titled: Pennsylvania R.R. under the Hudson River, New York City. No date, ca. 1910.
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Digital image of postcard titled: Rounding a curve under the Hudson River., Hudson & Manhattan R.R. Company's Tunnel. No date, ca. 1908.
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Digital image of postcard titled: The Pennsylvania Tunnels, New York, no date, ca. 1910.
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Digital image of postcard with cameo portraits of William McAdoo & Charles Jacobs, The Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Co., no date, ca. 1908.
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Digital image of poster created by Robert Burczy in remembrance of September 11, 2001, Hoboken, no date, ca. Sept.-Oct. 2001.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy at Blackwater Books and Gallery, [Hoboken], no date [1993].
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Americanist, Hoboken Epicure, 1028 Washington St., Hoboken, October 10, 2000.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Anthracite Anthology; Master Works Volume One, Maxwell's, 1036 Washington St., Hoboken, Jan. 1, 2000.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Backstory; Masterworks Vol. 2, Rodeo Bar, 230 Washington St., Hoboken, June 18, 2001.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Bread and Circus, Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, June 23, 2000.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Bread and Circus; Part Two, The Last Romantic, Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, July 27, 2000.
Archive![Digital image of poster: Burczy, Byzantine, Park Pastries, 512 Washington St., [Hoboken], April 20, 2002.](
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Byzantine, Park Pastries, 512 Washington St., [Hoboken], April 20, 2002.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Capture the Language, East L.A., 506 Washington St., Hoboken, December 16, 2004.
Archive![Digital image of poster: Burczy, Cascade, Hoboken [Historical] Museum, 1301 Hudson Street, [Hoboken], May 7, 2006.](
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Cascade, Hoboken [Historical] Museum, 1301 Hudson Street, [Hoboken], May 7, 2006.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Drink Think, Maxwells, 1036 Washington St., Hoboken May 16, 2001.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Everything Art, East L.A., 506 Washington St., Hoboken, October 16, 2001.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Frontline Citizen, Full House Printing, 303 First St., Hoboken, November 15, 2001.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Home Spun, Full House Printing, 210 Adams St., Hoboken, Feb. 17, 1994.
Archive![Digital image of poster: Burczy, In the Shadows of No Towers, Ristra Bar, 230 Washington St., [Hoboken], January 20, 2003.](
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, In the Shadows of No Towers, Ristra Bar, 230 Washington St., [Hoboken], January 20, 2003.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Laughing Matters, Hand Mad, 118 Washington St. Hoboken, May 20, 1994.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Painting to the Haicuts, Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, March 15, 1998.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Paintings from the Last Century, Liberty Bar, 61-63 14th St., Hoboken, March 25, 2000.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Power of Art as Witness Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, September 23, 1998.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Pure Land Abstractions, Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, June 15, 1999.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Singspiel, East L.A., 506 Washington St., Hoboken, February 25, 1999.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, The Allure of the Everyday, East L.A., 506 Washington St., Hoboken, October 16, 1999.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, The Crib Show, Cafe Martinque, 207 Washington St., Hoboken, August 8, 1996.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Wellspring, Secret Ingredient, 1006 Washington St., Hoboken, April 4, 1999.
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Digital image of poster: Burczy, Xeno, Maxwells, 1036 Washington St., November 11, 1998.
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Digital image of print: The Sybyl's (sic - Sybil's) Cave, Hoboken. Ca. 1852.
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Digital image of printed b+w photo of American Legion Post 107 (Hoboken) Drum & Bugle Corp outside, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-46.
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Digital image of printed b+w photo of American Legion Post 107 (Hoboken) Drum & Bugle Corp posed on Demarest High School steps, Hoboken, 1949.
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Digital image of printed b+w photo of American Legion Post 107 Drum & Bugle Corp on Demarest High School steps, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-46.
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Digital image of printed b+w photo of G.I. Joes' Fife, Bell, Drum & Bugle Corps posed in uniforms, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955.
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Digital image of printed b+w photo of Hoboken Recreation Center Drum & Bugle Corps receiving a trophy, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940's.
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Digital image of printed newspaper photo Veterans Day ceremony at Elysian Park monument, Hoboken, no date, circa 1955-1956.
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Digital image of printed postcard with photo view of Hoboken City Hall prior to 1911.
Archive
Digital image of published b+w photo of Hoboken Playground Band, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ, no date, ca. May, 1989-90.
Photograph
Digital image of quilt, "Autumn on 11th Street Island," made by Peggy McGeary of Hoboken, date not given.
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Digital image of ribbon badge for election campaign of Steve Cappiello, no date, circa 1960's.
Object/Artifact
Digital image of sepia tone photo of Hudson Square Park, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1880.
Photograph
Digital image of sepia-tone exterior group photo of soldiers at U.S. Army Port of Embarkation, Hospital No. 1, Hoboken, no date, circa 1917-1920.
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Digital image of sepia-tone group photo of men at Patrick Capperino dinner at the Continental Hotel, Hoboken, May 21, 1942.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo John and Leonore Muller, their dog, Tootsie, and 2 other people, no place, no date, ca. 1920-1923.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo four men with an automobile, no place, no date, circa 1923.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Antonio Jacobsen playing cello with other musicians in the parlor of 705 Palisade Avenue, W. Hoboken, 1889.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Bernard McFeely, Fred DeSapio et al at pier for DeSapio Democratic Assn. outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Bernard McFeely, Fred DeSapio et al at pier for DeSapio Democratic Assn. outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Bernard McFeely, Fred DeSapio et al at pier for DeSapio Democratic Assn. outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Carl and Lisbet Toepfer posed on balcony or porch, no place, no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Fred DeSapio and people boarding a dayliner for DeSapio Democratic Assn. outing, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1947.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Hoboken Playground Band marching, Hoboken, 1917.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of John Muller standing on steps outside 107 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1920.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Leonore Toepfer (Muller) in a volunteer uniform similar to 'candystripers', Hoboken(?), no date, ca. 1917.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Leonore Toepfer (left) circa 8-10 years old posed outside with two friends, Hoboken?, no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Leonore Toepfer circa 10 years of age in a sailor suit posed in a room, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1900.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Lisbet Toepfer (left) and a woman named Amelia at 2nd & Bloomfield Streets, Hoboken, September 1921.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Mayor Fred DeSapio with City officials and man presenting document, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947 -1950.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Mayor Fred DeSapio with Mel Allen of the N.Y. Yankees at a Lions Club function, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1953.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Mayor Fred M. DeSapio making contribution to Jewish hospital drive, City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-1951.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Toepfer family children posed in a photographer's studio, no place (Hoboken?), no date, circa 1895-1900.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Washington St. celebrating election of DeSapio and ticket, Hoboken, May, 1947.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a Hudson Street parade with soldiers and a woman marching, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920-25.
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Digital image of sepia-tone photo of a New York City bar interior with John Muller standing behind bar at the left, New York, no date, ca. 1903-1905.
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.