B+W photo of Franz Roland, Fine Cigars, the decorated exterior of 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts., March 28, 1905.
Photograph
Black-and-white photo of Franz Roland, Fine Cigars, the decorated exterior of 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts., March 28, 1905. Hoboken Public Library Historical Picture Collection no. 18. Black-and-white negative ca. 3" x 4", typed gummed adhesive label.
In fall 2006, Pam Roland Miller identified Franz Roland as the man second from the right; to his left was his wife, Antonia Roland which makes her the first person on the right. She stated there were her grandparent's grandparents.
The date was the occasion was the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Incorporation of the City of Hoboken. HPL Catalog (2001.137.0001) citation under Buildings: 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts. northside, March 28, 1905. "Franz Roland, Mnftr. Fine Cigars". Children and adults in front of store.
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The building is decorated top to bottom with bunting and flags. The occasion is not recorded. The people in the image are not identified in the catalog.
2001.137.0010
2001.137
Hoboken Public Library, Mark Sannino
Donation
Gift of the Hoboken Public Library
n/a
1905 - 1905
Hoboken
Date: 1905-1905
Film Size: 4" x 5"
Display Value: Poor Notes: Pam Miller Roland in fall 2006: The occasion was Hoboken's 50th anniversary celebration. Franz Roland is the second from the right. To his left is his wife, Antonia. They were my grandfather's grandparents. Original or Copy: Copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2003-03-19
