DescriptionBlack-and-white photo of United Decorating Co., 421 Washington St., Hoboken on its 35th anniversary, 1934 (circa late August or early September; possibly Sept. 7) with 4 family members outside store. Laser print image on 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Photographer is not indicated. Reverse is blank. Three generations of the Kirchgessner family are seen, from left: William Kirchgessner (second generation) George Kirchgessner (third generation) Catherine Kirchgessner (second generation) Robert Kirchgessner (first generation and founder of the business) (Also see notes) View is east and the building is fully decorated for the event. A summertime scene with rolled-up sleeves and window awnings open. Note the traffic sign and street markings. Cobblestone and asphalt street paving; streetcar tracks. Note the shop entrance was on ground floor, below street level and had steps down. See photo 2001.231.0015 for a 1924 view when the buildings had steps to what is now the second floor. 419 Washington: The Hudson County Band Instrument Co. 423 Washington: O.K. Barber Shop; with barber's pole Henry L. Weidner, Realtor on 2nd floor, with photos of real estate or buildings for sale