2014.025

Kiernan, Mel

Gift

Gift of Mel Kiernan.

1985 - 1985

Date(s) Created: 1985 Date(s): 1985

Notes: The Jersey Journal Hoboken Observer The Hoboken River City Fair The Hoboken River City Fair was started by the Hoboken Environment Committee in 1974. The purpose then — and now — was to get people to see their waterfront. Back in 1974 we were vigorously opposing plans for an oil tank farm along the waterfront. We envisioned the fair as the most effective way to get our message across that the waterfront should be for people and not for the exclusive use of heavy industry. The enthusiasm generated by the River City Fair helped prevent the establishment of the tank farm and also brought about the much-needed repaving of River Road. Today, the Fair continues its historic mission — to insure recreational waterfront space for the people of Hoboken. Our current concern focuses on the plans for Hoboken's waterfront development. All of us must insist that we get park space and continuous access to the waterfront. They must not be allowed to exclude us. Welcome to the Hoboken Waterfront! Hoboken Environment Committee, Box M 252, Hoboken, N.J. 07030 ==== Entertainment Schedule Noon to Dusk Saturday, August 17 J J Jumpers Yo La Tengo Pegasus J. G. and the Initials Forced Vengeance Wild Again Objects Free! --- Sunday, August 18 Bongos Gut Bank Cucumbers Myra Holder Group Cries Gene the Singing Plumber Free! Cabaret Breakdancers Hoboken Modeling Club Doll Parade ==== Acknowledgements City of Hoboken Community Development Agency Port Authority Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Public Works Burger King McDonalds Hufnagel Tree Service Dyke's Lumber The Jersey Journal City Paint and Hardware Coyote Records Members of "The Other Side" Police Athletic League Karate Academy Steve Fallon Ira Kaplan Special thanks to all of the entertainers on the main stage and in the cabaret. Thanks, too, to the many Hoboken residents who donated their time to clean the pier area and run the River City Fair. ==== ==== Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2014-11-19