B+W copy photo of Holland America Line Pier, Pier 5, Hoboken, circa 1905.
Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0018
Description
Black-and-white photo of Holland America Line Pier, Pier 5, Hoboken, circa 1905.
Modern reproduction print 2011, 5" high x 7" wide.
Source: Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing. (Museum does not own copyright or permission to duplicate; item is presented for research use only and not for duplication.)
View is east of the passenger pier at Fifth Street. Freight cars running on the River Road tracks of the Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad (predecessor to Hoboken Shore Railroad) are seen.
Photo is probably from the same series as 2010.007.0156; see related.
Shown: the entrance gate to Holland American Line pier 5 with sign over entry; building to left of entrance has signage: Berry Forwarding Company, Cartage and Shipping; three railroad cars: West Shore R.R. Lehigh Valley and Central R.R. of N.J.
Not seen at the bottom is Hudson Square Park where this view was likely taken.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.005
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Date made
1902 - 1910
Notes
Date: 1902-1910
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Reproduction
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-03-11
