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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
Tags: Fire, Government, People
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
Tags: Fire, Government, People
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.
Tags: Government, Lincoln Tunnel, Transportation
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.
Tags: Government, History, Miscellany
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…
Tags: Government, History, Miscellany
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.
Tags: Government, People
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…
Tags: Government
Ex Foreman Badge - Palisade Fire Company - 1925
Badge of the Palisade Hose Co No. 2. According to Willie Demontreux: The early Fire Departments ran like clubs or businesses. The hierarchy consisted of President, Vice President, Foreman (Asst Foreman) Secretary, Treasurer, then firemen in rank…
Tags: Fire, Government
Weehawken Fireman Badge
Weehawken Fireman Badge marked with a large 2 and smaller number 64. It appears that the 2 is the unit number and the 64 is the badge number. There is no indication of the date that this badge was in use. From the collection of the Weehawken…
Tags: Fire, Government
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Highwood Park Firehouse, Weehawken, N.J.
Black and white undivided photo postcard looking northwest from across Boulevard East at the Higwood Fire Company headquarters, located on Duer…