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At the Weehawken Public Library in March 2023:
Photographic exhibit
The Grauert Causeway - Then and Now

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Featured Collections

Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment 2004

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July 11, 2004 marked the 200th anniversary of the historic duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Weehawken, NJ. The duel was the…

Weehawken Police Department Photographs - 1930s-1950s

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Black and white photographs of Weehawken, including views of Route 495 and its marginal access roads, photographs of cars that were in accidents,…

Recently added items

Matchbook - Spirit of NJ Cruises

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Promotional matchbook from Spirit Cruises, which operates from Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken, offering dinnertime trips around New York Harbor.

West Shore Grain Elevator, Pier 7

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Undated 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" black and white glossy photograph of the West Shore Grain Elevator, which was located just north of Weehawken on Pier 7 in…

Edward Winslow political brochure - 1974

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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…

Weehawken Stadium photographs - 1940

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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…

Political Brochure of Independent Candidate for Township Committee, George J. DeLameter

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Undated trifold brochure supporting George J. DeLameter, Independent, running for 2nd Ward Councilman of the Township Committee. His candidacy was…