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Sepia-tone photos, 2, of Hudson Cab Co. taxicab No. 28 parked at 217 Clinton St., across from Model Garage, Hoboken, n.d., probably 1928 (license plate date.)
Photograph
Sepia-tone photos, two, of a Hudson Taxi Co. taxicab No. 28 parked outside 217 Clinton St., across from Model Garage, 208-214 Clinton St., Hoboken, no date, probably 1928 (license plate date.)
8" x 10" wide print. Photograph taken by R. Magnus (emboss lower right.) Reverse is blank.
Views are described from viewpoint in front of vehicle:
Photo 1: view is southwest of front and left side of taxi as parked on street; Model Garage at 208-214 Clinton St. is seen in background.
Photo 2: view is southwest of the right side and back of cab parked in front of 217 Clinton St.; note the company logo on the passenger (included phone number Hoboken 3700.) In the background south west of 217 is sign on building for Martin Trucking and Rigging Co. which would be at 215 Clinton St.
This photo is from an accession group that consists of photographs from Hoboken Police Department records. Discarded in the 1990s, the original documentary purpose of this photo is not stated or apparent.
NJ license plate:
OM'BS [omnibus] NJ 28
01616T
Street is paved with asphalt.
2011.048.0013
2011.048
Bergin, Bill
Gift
Gift of Bill Bergin.
Magnus, R.
1928
Hoboken
8 in
10 in
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-04-26