DescriptionPhotographs, four, related to the S.S. Leviathan and American Legion members travelling to France in 1927 for commemoration of World War I, Hoboken, no date, probably assembled 1937. Four black-and-white prints of varying size and subjects mounted on heavy board (two double-weight boards laminated together, roughly trimmed edges.) Photographer(s) not indicated. Back inscribed in pencil: 8 in wide Jersey Observer Wanted 8:30 am Believed to be part of newspaper promotion of last-ditch efforts to find a use for the ship (former Vaterland then troopship U.S.S. Leviathan and now S.S. Leviathan of United States Lines, and controlled by U.S. Maritime Commission) that was mothballed at Pier 4 in Hoboken. SEE NOTES. (Also see newspaper page reference image for a related 1927 event; PDF on file.) Provenance: from the files of the former United Decorating Company, Hoboken. It is likely that it was held by them as documentation of their products and services seen in use in photo 2, pennants and bunting. Photo 1, top: undated photograph ca. 3-1/2" x 9" wide of S.S. Leviathan at a pier, possibly Hoboken; the large open space on pier does not appear to make it in Hoboken. Photo 2, bottom right: 4" x 5" high undated photo, but not earlier than 1933; view north on River Street from near Hudson Place; World War I pennants and other patriotic bunting is seen. Note that at the right is the U.S. Post Office building at 89 River Street - this new building was constructed during 1932 and opened in Jan. 1933. If is flying an American flag which it would only have done if a completed building. Beyond the post office is "Travel Bureau" sign on the side of the Steneck Building at 95 River St. (corner of First St.) On the west side of River Street are several bars/saloons plus a A-Z Parking sign. Photo 3: clipped photo, 1-1/4" x 2-1/4" wide mounted diagonally at left over edges of photos 1 and 2; view of two directional arrows: "To Leviathan"; "To Band Stand." Photo 4, bottom right, 3-7/8" x 4-5/8" wide; undated view of a painted wall sign, location not known (but apparently near docks as it has a directional arrow - "Turn Here"): Legionnaires, Welcome to Hoboken. Your Port of Embarkation. (O'Mealia Outdoor Advertising Co.)