Items

• Edward Winslow political brochure - 1974

  Edward Winslow of the Regular Democratic Organization ("a man of meaningful purpose") is running in the 2nd Ward on Primary Day, June 4, 1974. The reverse shows a map of Weehawken and its zones from 1965. The brochure is paid for by "Democrats for Winslow."
• Weehawken Stadium photographs - 1940

  Four 3-1/2" x 5" black and white photographs, taken in 1940 during a football game. Also pictured are Weehawken Town Hall, the township maintenance building, and above on top of the Palisades, the Reiner headquarters, its water tower, and part of the Blickman factory, which is now Gregory Commons.
• Political Brochure of Independent Candidate for Township Committee, George J. DeLameter

  Undated trifold brochure supporting George J. DeLameter, Independent, running for 2nd Ward Councilman of the Township Committee. His candidacy was put forward by Weehawken Independent Citizens, who believed that 82% of the voters in the Second Ward were independent. The Weehawken Independent Citizens' platform is offered and urges citizens to vote.
• Commemorative Cachet - Lincoln Tunnel Opening

  Lincoln Tunnel Opening, December 21, 1937 commemorative cachet marking the dedication of the first Lincoln Tunnel tube. The decorative envelope features an engraving of the Lincoln Tunnel, with text in red. The envelope was addressed to Otto F. Weinert Jr, 407 41st Street, Union City, N.J and was postmarked at 11AM on December 21, 1937.
• Public Service Trolley #3277 at Weehawken Waterfront - 1934

  2.75" x 4.5" black and white glossy photo of Public Service trolley #3277 at Weehawken Waterfront. On the reverse side is notated #3277 - Public Service - Weehawken 1934. Edward B. Watson.
• Daniel Webster School 6th grade class - June, 1941

  Original 10" x 8.5" black and white photograph mounted on cardboard frame (by Loveland Studio) of the June, 1941 sixth grade class of Daniel Webster School. Joseph Sheridan, the father of Mary Rossillo, who donated the photograph, is standing far left in the second row. On reverse is a list of signatures of some of the students.
• 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!
• Weehawken Ferry and Tugboat in the Hudson -1950s

  Two scanned negatives of photos stated to be from the 1950s showing a Weehawken Ferry and tugboat on the Hudson River between Weehawken and New York City.
• Trolley from the Weehawken / 42nd Street Ferry

  Photo (from a negative) of a trolley car coming up from Weehawken to NYC 42nd Street Ferry on Pershing Road. The seller of this photo states that it was taken in 1949.
• Photo - Weehawken Grain Elevator at Pier 7 after explosion caused by German saboteurs during WW I

  1915 photograph of the Weehawken Pier 7 grain elevator built by the New York Central Railroad. According to an article in the NY Times from September 11, 1901, this was the largest grain elevator in the world at that time, holding a whopping 4,000,000 bushels at a construction cost of $1,500,00. According to the Library of Congress, This photo was taken after an explosion on July 15, 1915. In connection with the explosion serveral men, including Robert Fay and William Sholy were arrested for suspected bomb plots by German saboteurs.An article in the New York Times the next day placed the elevator in West New York, but gives more details on the explosion.For more information on grain terminals in the NYC area, including the Weehawken one, check out this video on YouTube.
• Matchbook - Dave Librenz Tavern

  Promotional matchbook from the Dave Librenz Tavern, located at 820 Park Avenue (Corner of 6th Street) in Weehawken. Sixth Street is an "old" street name for Weehawken. According to the 1910 Sanborn Insurance Map of Weehawken, this would correspond to the area of 48th and Park today.
• Photo - Public Service Coordinated Transport Trolley

  Photograph of Public Service Coordinated Transport Trolley car number 2802 taken at Weehawken on May 15, 1949. More information about PSCT can be found on Wikipedia
• Photo - Weehawken Police Commissioner Harry Stearns and his attorney

  Caption: N 74583 "P & 4 PHOTOS"WATCH YOUR CREDIT (PHOTO SHOWS L to R HARRY STEARNS, POLICE COMMISSIONER OF WEHAWKEN, N.J., AND HiS ATTORNEY, CHARLES STUHR) INFORMER IN JERSEY RUM SCANDAL SWEARS HE SAW FOLICE HEAD CHECKING RUM LOADFATHER BENNETT FLASHED A POCKET LIGHT ON THEM AND WE BOTH RECOGNIZED A MAN WHO WAS ENGAGED IN COUNTING AND CHECKING OFF THE CASES OF LIQUOR AS HARRY J . O S' HAUGHNESSY STEARNS, POLICE COMMISSIONER OF WEEHAWKEN,"  SAID CHARLES D. KIRK, REPUBLICAN POLITICIAN OF WEEHAWKEN, N.J., IN AN AFFIDAVIT WHICH EXPOSED HIGHER-UPS IN THE JERSEY LIQUOR RUNNING SCANDAL. IT IS HINTED THAT FEDERAL PROHIBITION AGENTS, NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICERS AND OTHER JERSEY POLITICIANS MAY BE DRAGGED INTO THE SCANDAL.FM. 12-8-24According to a NY Times article (Wed, June 17, 1925), Stearns and 9 other Weehawken PD personnel were found not guilty of charges of violating the Volstead Act (Prohibition)
• Video - The Weehawken Passenger Elevator

  A brief video describing the amazing huge passenger elevator which connected the Weehawken waterfront and ferries to upper Weehawken, the Eldorado amusement park, and the North Hudson Railway Company. Unfortunately, this video repeats the myth that Gustave Eiffel (he of Tower fame) designed the elevator. The elevator was actually designed by civil engineer Thomas E Brown Jr. based on specifications by Edward A. Trapp, engineer of the North Hudson Railroad Company. (Thanks to Desiree Palma Sosa for sending in the link)
• Lithograph - Weehawken Ferry - Fermin Rocker

  Lithograph of commuters exiting the Weehawken Ferryboat Catskill on foot and in their cars signed by artist Fermin Rocker.We do not have a date for this, but the clothes and cars look like they would date to the late 1940s or 1950s.
• Weehawken Town Council Minutes - May 1907 through July 1908

  Town council meeting minutes for May 1907 through July 1908
• Weehawken Town Council Minutes for Jan 1 - Oct 1 1917

  Minutes of Town Council meetings from Jan 1 through Oct 1 1917.
• Weehawken Town Council Minutes for 1915 and 1916

  Official minutes of the Town Council for the years 1915 and 1916
• 1954 Petition Regarding WPD Salaries

  A petition requesting pay raises for Weehawken Police Department personnel for the year 1955.
• World War II NJ State Police Instructional Teletype - Limitations on radio ownership by 'enemy aliens'

  A teletype message from the NJ State Police in the files of the Weehawken Police Department from 1942 providing instructions as to the limitations placed on 'enemy aliens' of German, Italian, and Japanese origin regarding ownership of radio equipment. This document provides insight into the WPD's role in wartime preparedness.
• Weehawken Police Department General Order Book for 1941

  Book containing department wide orders of a general nature for the year 1941 for the Weehawken Police Department. This document provides interesting insight into the Town's preparation for World War II as well as the reaction of its police department to the first days of this global conflict.
• Water Bill - 1946 - Hackensack Water Company

  Paid March 1946 water bill in the amount of $6.02 (for the first quarter of the year) issued to Lena Palmitissi of 4532 Park Avenue by the Hackensack Water Company located at 4100 Park Avenue.
• 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.
• Matchbook - Christy's Bar

  Promotional matchbook from Christy's Bar, located at 40 Hackensack Avenue in Weehawken.
• Postcard - West view from the Empire State Building, New York City

  While some people will be looking at the small town in the foreground of this photo, those in the know will concentrate their attention on the far shore which contains a view of Weehawken's waterfront in 1983.