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Robert Reiner
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Weehawken Ambulance from the 1940s This photo shows a very 1940s looking ambulance marked "Weehawken Emergency" and "Donated by Robert Reiner" standing in front of the dealer from which it was sold. The dealership, which was located in Brooklyn and Mineola, NY, is the subject of photograph number two. This is waaay before the days of the Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad (which started in 1969), so it is likely that this vehicle was run either by the Weehawken Police of Fire Department or North Hudson Hospital. Robert Reiner was the owner of a large embroidery firm located on Hackensack Plank Road and it is good to see evidence that he was a good citizen and helped the town. If you have more information about this ambulance, we'd love to hear about it! -
Matchbook - Robert Reiner Inc. Promotional matchbook from Robert Reiner Inc., manufacturer of textile machines and accessories (founded 1903), located at 550/64 Gregory Avenue. The matchbook states "It pays to consult us first on your problems and requirements" and has a handy map showing location of the office on the inside of the cover. -
Robert Reiner's Riddle Has Now Been Solved Translation of a newspaper article from the Nurtinger Zeitung on 6-18-2003. Thanks to Michael Weber for this translation. - reproduced by permission of the Nurtinger Zeitung. -
Photographs - Removal of Reiner Factory Water Tank These photos, from the collection of Tom Cheplic, show the removal of the water tank from the top of the Robert Reiner factory building. Tom remembers this as having taken place in June or July, 1997. -
Matchbook - Robert Reiner Inc. Promotional matchbook for Robert Reiner Inc., maker of textile machines. Company located at 560-564 Gregory Avenue. The building was converted into luxury lofts as the Bella Vista Estates. -
Advertising Paper Clip - Robert Reiner Advertising premium metal paper clip from Robert Reiner, Inc. Textile Machines since 1903. -
Robert Reiner Inc. Promo Calendar - Dec 1946 This somewhat risque for its day calendar promoted Robert Reiner, Inc. Manufacturers of Textile Machinery, located at 556 Gregory Avenue with telephone number UNion7-0502-3-4-5. In addition to the lovely but unfortunate young lady, the piece includes directions by bus and auto to the offices of the company. The front of the piece has a humorous (?) letter from Joe Zinks of the Zinks Detective Agency and the reverse promotes the new Reiner Kayloom. The piece is in pretty rough shape and is only partially readable. -
Envelope Addressed to Robert Reiner Inc. This envelope was sent from Billboard Magazine in New York City to Robert Reiner Inc. in Weehawken on January 13,1930. He was so well known that no other address than "Weehawken" was necessary! -
Promotional Mechanical Pencil - Robert Reiner, Inc. This is a plastic promotional mechanical pencil marked with the logo of Robert Reiner's company as well as the following text: Robert Reiner, IncorporatedTextile MachineryWeehawken, - N.J. -
Notepaper Holder - Robert Reiner, Inc. Promotional metal note paper holder from Robert Reiner Inc. of Weehawken. Slogan: Full fashioned hosiery machines -
Wedding and Individual Portrait - Robert Reiner - Textile Machine Factory Owner Black and white photographs of Robert Reiner's wedding and Reiner in uniform in Germany. Robert Reiner was born in Nuertingen, Germany and left his home town for the United States around 1900. He established a textile machine company on the corner of Hackensack Plank Rd and Gregory Avenue in Weehawken. Mr. Reiner was an honored citizen of Nuertingen because he supported building up the city's hospital, gave money for the church bells, provided milk for poor children and so on. Mr. Reiner was one of the first people to cross the Atlantic by Zeppelin and served as the president of the American- German Chamber of Commerce and was awarded highest honor given to a non head of state for his work in German- American relations. -
Robert Reiner - Weehawken Textile Machine Maker Black and white undated photo of Robert Reiner and unidentified person in horse and carriage on unidentified street. Robert Reiner was born in Nuertingen, Germany and left his home town for the United States around 1900. He established a textile machine company on the corner of Paterson Plank Rd and Gregory Ave in Weehawken. Mr. Reiner was an honored citizen of Nuertingen because he supported building up the city's hospital, gave money for the church bells, provided milk for poor children and so on. Mr. Reiner was one of the first people to cross the Atlantic by Zeppelin and served as the president of the American- German Chamber of Commerce and was awarded highest honor given to a non head of state for his work in German- American relations. Click the link for the back of this item below to see Mr. Reiner in his office. Thank you to Michael Weber of Nuertingen, Germany for this photo and information about Robert Reiner. -
Robert Reiner - Weehawken Business Owner Thank you to Michael Weber of the City Council of Nuertingen, Germany for this photo and information about Robert Reiner and his connection to Weehawken... Robert Reiner was born in Nuertingen, Germany and left his home town for the United States around 1900. He established a textile machine company on the corner of Paterson Plank Rd and Gregory Ave in Weehawken. Mr. Reiner was an honored citizen of Nuertingen because he supported building up the city's hospital, gave money for the church bells, provided milk for poor children and so on. Mr. Reiner was one of the first people to cross the Atlantic by Zeppelin and served as the president of the American-German Chamber of Commerce and was awarded highest honor given to a non head of state for his work in German- American relations. Click the link for the back of this item below to see one of the projects that Mr. Reiner funded in his home town after coming to Weehawken. -
Robert Reiner's Textile Machine Factory Thank you to Michael Weber of the City Council of Nuertingen, Germany for this photo and information about Robert Reiner and his connection to Weehawken... Robert Reiner was born in Nuertingen, Germany and left his home town for the United States around 1900. He established a textile machine company on the corner of Paterson Plank Rd and Gregory Ave in Weehawken. Mr. Reiner was an honored citizen of Nuertingen because he supported building up the city's hospital, gave money for the church bells, provided milk for poor children and so on Mr. Reiner was one of the first people to cross the Atlantic by Zeppelin and served as the president of the American-German Chamber of Commerce and was awarded highest honor given to a non head of state for his work in German- American relations. Second photo shows some of the workers in the factory. -
Patriotic Key Fob This appears to be an early 20th century promotional key fob. The front has the Great Seal of the United States and the reverse has the follwing text: America First Emblem of Our Glorious Country The Seal of the United States of America Compliments of Robert Reiner Importing Co. Weehawken, NJ -
Cigar Lighter and Coat Hanger - Novelty A business promotional item from Robert Reiner, Incorporated - Textile Machines since 1903. This small leather pouch contains a match and a nail.
