Items

• Photo - 1940 - Men of Engine 4

  Black and white photo of members of the Weehawken Fire Department in 1940. There is a hand written caption on the reverse of the photo naming the people in the picture. From left to right:Captain Pat Duryer - coveralls, Deputy Chief Reeves - white shirt, Joe Cusick - sitting left, Rich Brinkman - sitting right. Engine # 4 Duer Place Fire Department Headquarters. 1928 Maximum Fire Truck Pumper (Best pumper made). 2005000021,Newspaper Clipping - Super-Highway in Old Highwood,Undated and unidentified newspaper clipping describing the history of the King family of Highwood Park and Kingswoods sections of Weehawken.
• Photo - Men of Engine 4 - 1940

  Black and white photo, dated 1940 with a handwritten caption on the reverse. From left to right: Driver Rich Brinkman Captain Patty Duryea Nozzle Man John Bradley Chief's Driver Joe Cusick This photo is labeled Engine #4 - Duer Place - Fire Headquarters. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Photo - 1940 - Deputy Fire Chief Reeves and Joe Cusick

  Black and white photo of Deputy Fire Chief Reeves and his chauffeur, Fireman Joe Cusick standing in front of Engine 4 on Duer Place. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Photo - 1937 - Fire Chiefs Ryan and O'Neill

  Black and white photo showing Fire Chiefs Ryan (Left) and O'Neill (Right), Engine No. 4, standing near Fire Headquarters on Duer Place in 1937. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Photo - Karl Bitter Home and Studio

  Undated black and white photo of Karl Bitters home and studio in silhouette on the cliffs above the Hudson. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Photo - 1920s - Fire Chief O'Neill and Chauffeur Joe Cusick

  This black and white photo has a handwritten caption on the back reading: Under electric ferry 1920s Chief Wm O'Neill Chauffeur Joe Cusick New Chiefs Car Late 1920s
• Photo - Construction of Ramp from 495 to Park Avenue

  Undated black and white photo, circa late 1930s showing the construction of the ramp from route 495 to Park Avenue. The library is visible on the right of the photo. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Photo - Installation of Park Avenue Bridge on Lincoln Tunnel Approach

  Undated black and white photo of the installation of the bridge carrying the Lincoln Tunnel approach over Park Avenue. There is a handwritten caption on the back: January 15th. Saturday at 3 PM. Placing this 55 ton steel to complete the ramp on Park Av. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Clipping - As Time Marches On With Tunnel

  Newspaper clipping from the Hudson Dispatch, Union City, N.J., THursday, August 19th, 1937. This includes a picture of the construction in progress as well as an article entitled 'Second Tunnel Bore Through.' This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Four Photos of the Lincoln Tunnel Approach

  Four undated black and white photos of the Lincoln Tunnel approach (the helix and Boulevard East) which appear to be from 1937/1938. These items are in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Photos - US Army Participates in Opening of Lincoln Tunnel

  Two photos of US Army soldiers participating in the 1937 opening of the Lincoln Tunnel (according to the handwritten captions on the back of the pictures, it was 1936). These items are in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Photo - Lincoln Tunnel Toll Plaza

  Undated black and white photo of the Weehawken Toll Plaza of the Lincoln Tunnel. It was likely taken in 1937, prior to the December opening, since the area is still under construction. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Studio of Karl Bitter

  Undated newspaper clipping. Caption: This scene atop the Palisades greeted your eye more than 11 years ago if you looked up the Grauert Causeway. On the brink of the cliff you would have seen the unique studio of Karl Bitters, noted sculptor. He was killed and the property was bought by Henry Reuterdahl, famous marine artist. The studio was razed in 1926. The caption sounds as though Karl Bitter was murdered. He was accidentally killed in 1915, when hit by a carriage as he and his wife were leaving the Metropolitan Opera in New York, The caption would place this as a clipping from the late 1930s..
• Noted Tenor Sings at the Eagan Home

  Undated clipping from an unknown newspaper describing a private performance by Italian tenor Giuseppe Barsotti at the home of Mrs. John J. Eagan at 38 King Avenue. Thanks to Time Machine user John Thompson for pointing out the error of the reporter who wrote the article and pointed me to the following sources which provided more information and the correct address: Source 1 Source 2 Mrs. Eagan was the wife of Congressman John J. Eagan, who had a long and successful political and business career. The second Gazette, dated March, 1993, 'Hail to the Queen of King Avenue', describes the 90th birthday party of Mrs. Helene Anderson, who was the daughter of Congressman Eagan This item in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• Weehawken Is All Ready To Mark Jubilee - 1934

  Clipping from an unknown newspaper, hand dated 1934 in ink, describing the preparations for the 75th anniversary of the Town, celebrated on September 28, 1934. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Map - Course of Depressed and Marginal Highways of New Tunnel

  Published in the Hudson Dispatch of Friday, April 23, 1937, this map shows the layout of the approaches to the new Lincoln Tunnel. Caption: The above diagram shows how the depressed highway of the Weehawken-Midtown Tunnel will cut through Union City and Weehawken. From the tunnel mouth in Weehawken the highway forms a loop around Boulevard East and swings up to begin its course across Union City at Pleasant av. The three sections forming the black area indicate the depressed highway and marginal surface highways. Where they pass New York av. at 32nd st., a plaza will be built, and continuing to the Hudson Boulevard, further developments will be made. The depressed highway will go under the Boulevard and remain depressed until it reaches Route 1 in North Bergen. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• 4 Photos of a House Above the Shippen Street Horseshoe

  A set of 4 undated black and white photos of a house which appears to be above and just to the south of the Shippen Street horseshoe curve. The house is actually at the end of the north side of Oak Street. In the 1880s, the mansard roofed Victorian home belonged to a Charles F. Tag, a tobacconist with a shop in Jersey City. These photos are undated, but there is a relatively modern looking electric light on a pole in one photo and some graffiti on some of the rocks. They may be mid-late 20th century, although they look much older. This item is from the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Eagan's School
• Weehawken NJ 75th Anniversary Medal - 1859-1934

  Medal commemorating the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Weehawken Township in 1934. Front shows a sailing ship (the Half Moon), an Indian and Pilgrim. On reverse, the following wording: WEEHAWKEN PURCHASED FROM THE INDIANS BY THE DUTCH. THE HALF MOON ENTERED WEEHAWKEN COVE IN 1609. TOWNSHIP CHARTER GRANTED IN 1859.
• Lincoln Tunnel Loop Open To Traffic Today

  Newspaper clipping from the Hudson Dispatch of Saturday, October 15, 1938 (the date on the clipping was cut off, but I was able to determine the date through checking when it fell on a Saturday after 1937 and before 1940). This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission
• World War II Ration Book

  This ration book, dating from World War II, contains coupons issued to Beatrice C. Haug, John G. Haug and Julia E. Stutzer, all of 91 Hauxhurst Avenue of Weehawken. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• West Shore Ferry Terminal - Trolly Tracks

  Black and white photograph dated June 4, 1914 from the North Jersey Electric Railway Historical Society collection. Reverse photo description reads: West Shore Ferry Terminal, Weehawken, NJ Looking east from 100' up hillside From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Trolley at the West Shore Terminal

  This black and white photo, dated July 27, 1914, is part of the New Jersey Electric Railway Historical Society photo collection. It shows a trolley at the West Shore Terminal on Weehawken's waterfront. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Undated Photo of a Trolley on Pershing Road

  This undated photo (circa 1930s-40s) appears to show a trolley on its way up from the waterfront to upper Weehawken via Pershing Road. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Pro Patria Medal - World War II

  These medals were awarded by the Town of Weehawken to residents who served in World War II. This particular medal does not have a name engraved upon it. Reverse text reads: From the citizens of Weehawken, New Jersey to (left blank) in grateful recognition of services in World War II. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Society.