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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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Color photo of Grand Marshall(?) & wife, Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Washington St. between 8th & 9th Sts., Hoboken, n.d, ca. March 1995-2000.
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Color photo of Grand Marshall(?), Veteran's Day Parade, Washington St. between 1st & Newark Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. May 1990-1995.
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Color photo of Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, decorated with bunting for Centennial, April 1955.
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Color photo of Hoboken High School marching band at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976. 4" x 4" print.
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Color photo of Hoboken Historical Museum Trustees & Director at groundbreaking ceremony, Hoboken, Aug. 4, 2000.
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Color photo of Hoboken Terminal exterior, former ferry section & Waiting Room, from Lackawanna Plaza, Hoboken, July 1981.
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Color photo of Hoboken Welcomes Industry sign atop Lipton Tea / Standard Brands building, Hoboken, April 1982.
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Color photo of Hoboken residents gathered near 59 Washington Street, probable news conference, Hoboken, ca. Oct. 31, 2012.
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Color photo of Hudson County Freeholder Maurice Fitzgibbons handing a Proclamation to George Kirchgessner, Hoboken City Hall, June 27, 1997.
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Color photo of Hudson United Bank, corner of Hudson & Newark Sts., Hoboken, September 24, 1989.
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Color photo of Jodie Fink (left) & Jennifer Place at HHM for Upper Gallery artist talk, June 12, 2011.
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Color photo of Joe 'Biggie' & Rose Yaccarino (at left) with two unidentified women, no place, Feb. 1969.
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Color photo of Joe 'Biggie' Yaccarino outside Biggie's Clam Bar with watermelon display, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960's.
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Color photo of John J. Grogan on printed memorial leaf from National Convention, IUMSWA, AFL-CIO, October 2, 1968.
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Color photo of Joseph and Gloria Cadolino, collectors of Frank Sinatra items donated to the museum, Fall, 2002.
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Color photo of Luis Denis using a torch on a ship at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of Luis Denis using a torch on a ship railing at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of Maxwell House Coffee plant & neon sign at night from Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1960-1980.
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Color photo of Maxwell House Coffee plant beach at Hudson River near 11th St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000-2002.
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Color photo of Mayor Anthony Russo handing Mayoral Proclamation to George Kirchgessner, Hoboken City Hall, June 27, 1997.
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Color photo of Mayor Steve Cappiello (center) with two men, Hoboken?, no date, ca. 1980-85.
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Color photo of Mayor Steve Cappiello with President Ronald Reagan et al at a dinner at Saint Ann's Feast, Hoboken, 1984.
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Color photo of Mike "Brother Biggie" Yaccarino at Biggie's Clam Bar, Hoboken, print made March 1977.
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Color photo of Mike 'Brother' & Marie Yaccarino at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of N.J. Transit railyards at Hoboken Terminal from Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of Operation Sail '86 (OpSail) on the Hudson River from near Fifth St., Hoboken, July 4, 1986.
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Color photo of Red Apple New York-Hoboken bus on Washington St. at Newark St., Hoboken, May 17, 1987.
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Color photo of River Street (Sinatra Drive) looking north from approximately 7th Street and the Hudson River, Hoboken, 1989.
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Color photo of Robert Foster, Director, Hoboken Historical Museum receiving certificate, Trenton, N.J., May 4, 2006.
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Color photo of S.S. Constitution & S.S. Independence in drydock, Hoboken Shipyard, ca. 1964.
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Color photo of Saint Matthew Trinity Lutheran Parish, 8th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 1977.
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Color photo of Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Hudson Street at 4th Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of Seventh St. looking east from near Willow Ave., Hoboken, September 16, 2006.
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Color photo of Sol Fisher descendants at Hoboken Historical Museum 'Sweets' exhib, Nov.13, 2011.
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Color photo of Stardust Hotel marquee sign for "A Tribute to Dolly" Las Vegas, NV, for Nov. 2, 1977.
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Color photo of Steve Ranuro (right) with a man at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of Steve Ranuro presenting check to Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of Stevens Institute of Technology dormitory from Castle Point Lookout, Hoboken, Oct. 1962.
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Color photo of Syahreza Yusuf and Ayu Wulansari with their son, Ayureza Kenusa Yusuf, Hoboken, no date, ca. Spring, 1999.
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Color photo of U.S.N.S. Northern Light in drydock, Hoboken Shipyards, Hoboken, April 1982.
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Color photo of Union Dry Dock & Repair Co. on Hudson River at 9th-10th Sts., Hoboken, Spring 1997.
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Color photo of W.&A. Fletcher manufacturer's plate in Engine Room, steamship Ticonderoga, Shelburne Museum, Vt., Aug. 2006.
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Color photo of Working People marquee sign in Hoboken Historical Museum walkway, Hoboken, August 6, 2006.
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Color photo of a Hoboken Football (soccer) Club junior team with coach. (Hoboken?), 1934?
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Color photo of a boy getting his face painted by a woman at Biggie's Clam Bar 60th anniversary, Hoboken, Sept. 17, 2006.
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Color photo of a cat in candle lit room after Hurricane Sandy, Washington St. apt., Hoboken, Oct. 31, 2012.
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Color photo of a delivery truck sign for Michael's Seafood Market, Inc., 226 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a detail of the door bell directory at 722 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a drawing of Frank Sinatra done from a "Tony Rome" movie still wearing trademark hat, no place, no date, ca. 1967-75.
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Color photo of a fire standpipe and painted wall sign of 722 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for General Lumber, 204 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Johnny's Prime Meats, 230 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Michael's Seafood Market, Inc., 226 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a hanging sign for Tindaro's Italian Gourmet Eatery, 223 Clinton Street at Third St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a man on a rear deck of a Willow Terrace house holding a painting, Hoboken, August 1966.
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Color photo of a marching band, J.F.K. Stadium, 10th & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1975.
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Color photo of a painted montage of Hoboken buildings by Francis Mazzeo, signed, dated in image 1981.
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Color photo of a painted montage of Hoboken buildings by Francis Mazzeo, signed, no date, ca. 1980.
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Color photo of a painted wall sign, Unfinished Furniture, at 715 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a person in a bunny costume standing in Willow Terrace, Hobokken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Color photo of a player and an umpire 'arguing' in period costume on the field at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976.
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Color photo of a player at bat with catcher and umpire, all in period costume, at Baseball Day Ceremonies, 1976.
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Color photo of a sign for Joseph Apicella & Sons, Seafood Market, 307 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a sign for Joseph Apicella & Sons, Seafood Market, 307 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a view from River Street up Newark Street with the Clam Broth House at the right, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of a vintage photo from the Monte San Giacomo Democratic Club, Inc. at 531 Adams St., taken during a Museum visit, Hoboken, July 9, 2000.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Center for Family Health of St. Mary, 122-132 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Center for Family Health of St. Mary, 122-132 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Hoboken Discount Liquor, 98 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for Piccolo's, Famous for Cheesesteaks, Est. 1955., 92 Clinton Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of a wall sign for R. Neumann & Co., Est. 1883, Fine Leathers, 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of an elevated view of Frank Sinatra Park with Castle Point in the background, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of Frank Sinatra Park with Castle Point in the background, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an elevated view of the remains of a pier on the Hudson River at 4th Street, Hoboken, 1999.
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Color photo of an entrance gate to the Port Authority piers on River Street between 2nd & 3rd Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of an interior wall of the now-closed 19th Street PATH (Hudson & Manhattan) station in New York City, ca. 1987.
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Color photo of artwork on display inside Pier C shed during Celebration '82, Hoboken, [June] 1982.
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Color photo of artwork on display inside Pier C shed during Celebration '82, Hoboken, [June] 1982.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure and rooftop, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure, building no. 2 looking down to storage silos, building no. 9, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 2000.
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Color photo of back of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure, building no. 2 with water tank tower, Hoboken, n.d. 2000.
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Color photo of backside of Maxwell House Coffee sign support structure & rooftop building No. 2, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 2000.
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Color photo of building facade with sign for Stemple Pharmacy, 266 Seventh St. at Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of building facade with sign for Stemple Pharmacy, 266 Seventh St. at Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of building lettering for the former White Metal Manufacturing Company, 1022 Grand St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of buyers with a chipmunk sculpture at Hoboken Historical Museum Benefit Auction, Hoboken, April 28, 2007.
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Color photo of cliff rocks on River St. (Sinatra Drive) just below Castle Point, Hoboken, September 24, 1989.
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Color photo of concrete foundation footings on the site of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, June 1976.
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Color photo of construction steel that has arrived on the site of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, May 1976.
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Color photo of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photo of demolition at northeast corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, 2004.
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Color photo of demolition at southwest corner of former Maxwell House Coffee plant seen from Hudson St., Hoboken, Sept. 2004.
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Color photo of demolition of former Port Authority Piers, ca. 4th to 2nd Sts., Hoboken, Spring 1996.
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Color photo of door sign for Chambon's Club, 6th St. between Monroe and Jackson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of dredging barge in Hudson River, attributed to Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970s.
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Color photo of exterior of Andrew Jackson Gardens, 314 & 320 Harrison St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1968-1972.
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Color photo of exterior of Foodtown of Hoboken supermarket, 305 Jackson St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1969.
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Color photo of facade under construction of the north wing of Saint Mary Hospital, Hoboken, September 1976.
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Color photo of fishing pier & riverfront walkway under construction near 8th St. & Frank Sinatra Dr., Hoboken, Dec. 2001.
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Color photo of flooding at 8th & Clinton Streets after Hurricane Sandy taken by Miguel Cepeda, Hoboken, Oct. 30, 2012.
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Color photo of former Keuffel & Esser Co. east building, corner Grand & Third Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. Apr. 1982.
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Color photo of hanging banner sign and store window for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging banner sign for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging banner sign for Michael Escobar, 303 Third St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging double-sided sign for Zafra Restaurant, 301 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging double-sided sign for Zafra Restaurant, 301 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Augie's Wine & Liquors, 461 Fifth St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Delfino's Pizzeria & Restaurant, corner of 5th & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Fiore's House of Quality, Famous for our Mozzarella, 414 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture and wall sign for Echo Art, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture and wall sign for Echo Art, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture, 157 First St. and a canvas marquee for Mulligans Bar, 159 First St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002
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Color photo of hanging sign for Hoboken Furniture, 157 First Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for J. Caporrino, Tobacco and Candy, 528 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Josephine Hair Sylist, 108 Fourth St., Hoboken, Sept. 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Nardine's Restaurant, 615 First St. at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for The Anthony Russo Civic Association, 420 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of hanging sign for Vera's Florist, 15 Patterson Avenue, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of house front and sign for M.J. Albini, 204 Fifth St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of large American flag displayed at Veteran's Day Parade, 10th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. early 2000s.
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Color photo of loose cargo on pier next to freighter, attributed to Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1970s.
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Color photo of marquee sign for The Citadel, 450 Seventh St.; at School No. 8, Seventh St. between Adams & Jefferson Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front of City Hall with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti in front seat of car on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti on the street with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with 2 supporters possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporter possibly inside his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of mayoral candidate Tom Vezzetti with supporters in front of his campaign headquarters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].
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Color photo of meeting of Board of Trustees, Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, December 13, 2006.
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Color photo of members of American Legion Post 107 celebrating Veterans Day, Hoboken, 1975.
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Color photo of new bus shelter with double-sided internally lit sign on Willow Ave. at SW corner of Fifth St., Hoboken, Sept., 1-5, 2001.
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Color photo of northwest corner of Newark & River Sts. with Clam Broth House finger sign, Hoboken, June 1, 2006.
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Color photo of old pier deck and pilings, Hudson River near 6th to 8th Sts., Hoboken, July 1984.
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Color photo of painted sign for Underground Hair Studio, 407 Adams St., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building for Windson Wax Company, Observer Highway at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building for Windson Wax Company, Observer Highway at Jackson Street, Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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Color photo of painted sign on building: K & E Co. (Keuffel & Esser), Third St. between Adams and Grand Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 3 & 4, 2002.
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