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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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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.
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Color 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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