Items

• Pershing Road in Snow

  Black and white photograph of Pershing Road, after a snowstorm in 1938, with cars, trolleys and pedestrians all vying for position on the roadway.
• GP's Rib 'N Grill

  Undated photo of GP's Rib 'N Grill, located at Pershing Road and Boulevard East (today's Charrito's Restaurant). Built in 1895, but frequently remodeled, it has also been called Van Clief's Hotel, Farley's Hotel, Silver Fox, among other names. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Bus on Pershing Road, Weehawken, NJ

  Black and white photograph of a bus on Pershing Road enroute to the ferry terminal. The type of bus shown was in service around 1940. The Grauert Causeway and Soldiers and Sailors monument on Boulevard East are seen in the background. Photo by Charles Schneider from the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Commuters on Pershing Road in the Snow

  This black and white photo shows commuters on their way to the ferry terminal on a snowy day. There is no date, but it appears to be from around 1940, based on the models of buses seen. The photo was taken By Weehawken resident, Charles Schneider. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Van Clief Hotel with Trolley

  Undated black and white photo (circa 1915) of the Van Clief Hotel at Pershing Road and Boulevard East. Note the Clifton Hose Co. headquarters in the distance. from the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Intersection of 48th Street and Boulevard East from Pershing Road

  Black and white photograph looking north west towards the intersection of 48th Street and Boulevard East. The photograph was taken from the
• Road from the Weehawken Ferry - Ben Heller - 1936

  Black and white photograph, taken by noted photographer Ben Heller, looking down onto Pershing Road from the Grauert steps. Note the advertising signs that were all along the edge of the Palisades on Pershing Road.
• Trolley Coming Up Pershing Road

  Photograph of a Public Service trolley coming up Pershing Road from the ferry, found on the excellent RailFan web site.
• Drawing - Pershing Road - Peter Fiordalisi

  Pen and ink drawing of Pershing Road by Weehawken artist Peter Fiordalisi and dated 1938. Peter Fiordalisi was born in Union City, N.J. in 1904 and resided in Weehawken and West New York, NJ until his death in 1988. He studied art at the Mechanics Institute in New York City, and was trained as a metal engraver in the jewelry trade. Fiordalisi's work has been exhibited in many museum shows including: The Newark Museum, Montclair Museum, NJ and Brooklyn Museum, NY. His work is well-regarded in the the metropolitan area since he documented the NYC skyline and Palisades region in a multitude of mediums. His works include water colors, oils, wood-cut prints, pastels, college, pen and ink, and pencil drawings. Fiordalisi was a founding member and first president of the Hudson County Artist Guild.
• Hillside Road from 42nd St. Ferry, Weehawken, N.J.

  Colored photo postcard view of Hillside Road (aka Clifton Road, West Shore Ferry Road, Pershing Road). A trolley and tracks are visible on the right; Clifton/Columbia Street stairs are visible at left. Postmarked July 25, 1922 from West Hoboken.
• West Shore Ferry Road, Weehawken, N.J.

  Hand colored postcard view of what is now Pershing Road, looking south, with trolley at left.   Postmarked May c, 1922 from Weehawken.
• West Shore Ferry Road, Weehawken, NJ

  Hand colored photo postcard of the roadway leading to the ferry, with people on sidewalk and cars on the road. Postmarked November 22, 1932 from Union City.
• No. 3 - Road up Palisades to Union Hill, NJ

  Undivided black and white photo postcard of road, horse drawn carriage, and train tracks up the Palisades. The road has been called Clifton Road, Hillside Road, and most recently, Pershing Road. Postmarked November 26, 1905 from Hoboken.
• The Hillside Road, Weehawken, N.J.

  Hand colored photo postcard of trolley tracks running along Hillside Road (now Pershing) up the Palisades. Postmarked October 14, ? from West NY.
• Palisades and Road to West Shore Ferries, Weehawken, N.J.

  Colored photo postcard of Clifton Road (today's Pershing Road) looking west towards a cut in the Palisades which took passengers from a train trestle, through to Eldorado Station. The cut was north of today's Liberty Place steps. At right, a trolley descends to the Ferry Station, at left, a saloon. Postmarked August 4, 1909 from Weehawken. John C. Voigt, Post Card Co., Jersey City, NJ.
• New Stone Steps & Palisades, Weehawken, N.J.

  Hand colored photo postcard of the steps (Grauert Causeway, built 1915) up the Palisades from Pershing Road. Postmarked August 16, 1920 from Weehawken. Published by Hudson Co., Union Hill, NJ Update: Feb 15, 2004.Weehawken Historical Commission member Willie Demontreux contributed these photographs, which show what's left of these stairs today as well as the inscription Grauert Causeway - 1915 which appears halfway up the steps.     That's Willie in the last photo...