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QSL Postcard from Weehawken resident John Strole

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This postcard from Weehawken resident John Strole of Cooper Place, reported that he had received a short wave radio signal from radio CX in Belgium in 1948. Reception reports like this provided short wave stations with information on how their…

Newspaper Clipping - Historic Weehawken Mansion

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This unidentified and undated clipping from a newspaper shows the mansion of Archibald Gracie King, known as The Bluff. The drawing of the house is captioned Copyright by Jas L Wells, 1894. It is mounted next to a letter to the editor of the New York…

Weehawken's First Police Force

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Undated and unidentified newspaper clipping of a photo of Weehawken's first police department and their mascot. Front row (left to right): Judge Robert Noble Sergeant John Mayer the mascot Roundsman Edward Clifford Roundsman Patrick McGoey Back row…

Photo - Men of Engine 4 - 1940

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Black and white photo, dated 1940 with a handwritten caption on the reverse. From left to right: Driver Rich Brinkman Captain Patty Duryea Nozzle Man John Bradley Chief's Driver Joe Cusick This photo is labeled Engine #4 - Duer Place - Fire…

Photo - 1940 - Deputy Fire Chief Reeves and Joe Cusick

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Black and white photo of Deputy Fire Chief Reeves and his chauffeur, Fireman Joe Cusick standing in front of Engine 4 on Duer Place. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.

Photo - 1937 - Fire Chiefs Ryan and O'Neill

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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

Photo - Karl Bitter Home and Studio

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Undated black and white photo of Karl Bitters home and studio in silhouette on the cliffs above the Hudson. This item is in the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.

Photo - 1920s - Fire Chief O'Neill and Chauffeur Joe Cusick

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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

Studio of Karl Bitter

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Undated newspaper clipping. Caption: This scene atop the Palisades greeted your eye more than 11 years ago if you looked up the Grauert Causeway. On the brink of the cliff you would have seen the unique studio of Karl Bitters, noted sculptor. He was…

Noted Tenor Sings at the Eagan Home

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Undated clipping from an unknown newspaper describing a private performance by Italian tenor Giuseppe Barsotti at the home of Mrs. John J. Eagan at 38 King Avenue. Thanks to Time Machine user John Thompson for pointing out the error of the reporter…

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