B+W photo of Downtown Bus Co. no. 423, route 5 Hoboken-Weehawken, n.p., n.d., ca.1945-1950.
Entry/Object ID
2012.007.0094
Description
Black-and-white photo of Downtown Bus Co. bus no. 423, route 5 Hoboken - Weehawken, no place, no date, circa 1945-1950.
120 film negative (2-1/4" x 3-1/4" wide.) Photographer not indicated.
Although negative envelope stated in ballpoint ink, "Hoboken, NJ", it is not considered definitive that the shot was in that city. It could have been in Jersey City or Weehawken. The company was based in Jersey City and did operate during the period this photo was likely taken. The bus is a model that was in use from the 1930s onward (a rear engine Ford.) Automobile at right and painted sign on building in background suggests late 1940s, but is not definitive. (Photo from 1949 seen in an online blog post for this bus line showed a newer GM model on the no. 5 route.)
A little known line in northern New Jersey.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1945 - 1950
Place
Location
Jersey City/Weehawken//Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1945-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Film Size: 120
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2012-04-09
