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High School, Weehawken, N.J.
This colored postcard is actually the Alexander Hamilton Grammar School, which was replaced by the current Weehawken High School in 1939-1940. Postmarked August 5, 1911 from Hoboken. Valentine & Sons, Publishing Col, Ltd., New York Printed in…
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Memorial Day Program - 2004
This document is the program for Weehawken's annual observance of Memorial Day, held on Monday, May 31, 2004. The events included a parade as well as ceremonies honoring those who served and are continuing to serve our nation.
Tags: Government, Social Clubs
Photograph: Weehawken Fire Engine
Black and white photo of an early fire engine marked "Weehawken F.D." According to retired NHRFR Captain Willie Demontreux: The photo shows the engine from Jane street of the Palisades Hose Company 2 or just the Weehawken Fire Department after 1926.…
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Keeping Police Batteries Charged in a Hilly Square Mile
This article, written by Weehawken Police Chief Edward Kirk, appeared in the November, 1946 issue of The American City magazine, in the ever popular Traffic Control and Facilitation section.
It describes how the problems caused by those new fangled…
Tags: Government, Police, Transportation
Bond Coupon - December 1, 1965 - $15.00
This is a coupon from a bond issued by Weehawken Township and payable on December 1, 1965 in the amount of $15.00. The original bond was issued on December 1, 1960.
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Memorial Day Program 2005
Program from Weehawken's Memorial Day Parade and Observance for 2005.
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Photograph - Widow of Mayor Takes His Office
Black and white photo, dated 1931, of Clara Grauert, wife of Emile Grauert. Caption: Trading the broom of housewife for the gavel of the chief executive of her city, Mrs. Clara E. Grauert, 72 years old became mayoress of Weehawken, N.J. She was sworn…
Tags: Government, People
Campaign Postcard - Joseph Atallo - 1957
Colored photo postcard of the Republican candidate for First Ward sent in 1957 to the Ebneter Family of 406 Gregory Avenue. Text: Dear Weehawken Friends: They say a man's family are his best assets. I'd like you to meet mine. Mrs. Atallo (Lili) and…
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World War II Service Medal
Medal issued by Weehawken to persons who served in World War II. The front of the medal reads "Pro Patria" up top and the reverse of the medal reads "From the citizens of Weehawken, N.J. to (blank space for name) in grateful recognition of services…
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Resolution of Sympathy - Hon. Clara E Grauert
This document is a copy of a resolution of sympathy adopted by the Weehawken Township Council on February 14, 1934 on the death of Clara E. Grauert, who served the Township as Mayor after the death of her husband, Emile Grauert. The resoultion was…
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Palisade Avenue, West Hoboken and Weehawken, NJ
Colored photo postcard of Palisade Avenue. Postmarked August 9, 1913 from Weehawken.