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Characters Out of History Honored by Street Names
Clipping from an unidentified newspaper (probably the Hudson Observer) stamped July 25, 1940 describing the origin of some of Weehawken's street names, including Shippen, Dodd, Oak, Highpoint, Jane, Bonn, Potter, Hamilton, Burr, Carroll, Grauert,…
The Legend of Weehawken
Clipping from the Hudson Observer, marked November 28, 1950 with a highly suspect "Legend of Weehawken" involving a "Chief Wee Hawk," an Indian burial ground in The Shades, and honest to goodness chain dragging Lenni-Lenape ghosts.
What's This? Leading Weehawken Citizens in Political Exploitation!
Clipping from an unidentified newspaper stamped September 24, 1934. This story describes the platform of the Republican Party of Weehawken's claim that the committee to commemorate the Town's anniversary was exploiting the occasion for political…
Tags: Government, History
Half Moon Sailed into Weehawken
Clipping from an unidentified newspaper and stamped April 21, 1964 summarizing Weehawken history from 1609 on.
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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
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
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Weehawken Centennial Schedule of Events
Schedule of events from the 1959 celebration of 100 years of Weehawken's history.