B+W photo of floating shack at 4th St. & Hudson River; Holland America Line 5th Street Pier; S.S. Ryndam, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1951-1963.
Entry/Object ID
2013.006.0011
Description
Black-and-white photo of the floating shack or shed at Fourth Street and Hudson River with Holland America Line Fifth Street Pier in background; S.S. Ryndam at dock, Hoboken, no date, circa 1951-1963.
Digital image only. Original print 3-1/2" high x 5" wide; reverse blank except for penciled notes: 4X , 4 times. Photographer not indicated.
View is east.
The floating shack or shed seen to the left of center was a location used by the motion picture "On the Waterfront" when it filmed in Hoboken in 1952-1953 as the office of the union boss, Johnny Friendly, played by actor Lee J. Cobb.
The S.S. Ryndam (2) was a passenger ship (ocean liner) that routinely docked at the Fifth Street Pier from 1951 until 1963 when Holland America move to the piers on the west side of Manhattan.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.006
Source or Donor
Jennes, Robert
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Jennes.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1951 - 1963
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1951-1963
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Digital copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2013-02-25
