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Digital image of b+w photo of Mayor Fred M. DeSapio et al at a Fire Dept. demonstration of safety net at City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-1951.
Photograph
Digital image of b+w photo of Mayor Fred M. DeSapio et al at a Fire Department demonstration of safety net at City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-1951. Original print 8" x 10" wide. Photographer probably Scully. Print is blind embossed at the top left corner: Compliments Jersey Observer Staff Photo.
Reverse red-ink stamp "Observer" indicating this was a print for the newspaper Jersey Observer (ceased publication 1951) plus pencil text probably for the caption: Fire Dept Demonstration at City Hall Hoboken | 3 Col | Jersey Observer | J A S.
Firefighters are demonstrating a fire safety net apparently in the evening in front of City Hall.Mayor Sapio is fourth from the left. Other people have not been identified.
2005.043.0019
2005.043
DeSapio, Dr. Gerard
Gift
Gift of Dr. Gerard DeSapio
Scully
1947 - 1951
Hoboken
Date: 1947-1951
Display Value: Good Notes: Museum does not own the original print. Original or Copy: Digital Copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2005-06-22