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This is a small black and red button with 'Weehawkin' (with an i instead of an e) and a white ribbon hanging down, undated. It's been suggested that this was a spirit button for Team Weehawken because of the colors, and despite the spelling.

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…

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.

This article appeared in the Northern Hudson County Recognition Number and Industrial Guide published by the Chamber of Commerce of Northern Hudson County in 1939 or 1940. The last paragraph reads: Weehawken invites discriminating residents...who…

Sketchbook by artist Grant Wright, dated 1934.

From the February, 1976 issue of DC Comics' Weird War, this story shows Weehawken 700 years 'after the Bomb' as a medieval kingdom with its own Emperor.  

On Saturday, May 26th, 1928, Weehawken residents cheered on the participants in The Bunion Derby, a foot race from Los Angeles to New York. This coverage from the Hudson Dispatch tells the story...

Song lyrics from the rousing ditty 'Isabella With the Gingham Umbrella, or The Barber's daughter of Weehawken, as sung by Tony Pastor.' Published by H. De Marsan of New York City, date unknown.  

Sketchbook by artist, Grant Wright, made for his friend and historical colleague, Lt. Edward Kirk.

Undated and unidentified newspaper clipping quoting the poem Weehawken Heights by James Restine which was originally published in Godeys Lady Book and Magazine. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission