B+W photo of Franz Roland, Fine Cigars, the decorated exterior of 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts., March 28, 1905.
Entry/Object ID
2001.137.0010
Description
Black-and-white photo of Franz Roland, Fine Cigars, the decorated exterior of 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts., March 28, 1905. Hoboken Public Library Historical Picture Collection no. 18. Black-and-white negative ca. 3" x 4", typed gummed adhesive label.
In fall 2006, Pam Roland Miller identified Franz Roland as the man second from the right; to his left was his wife, Antonia Roland which makes her the first person on the right. She stated there were her grandparent's grandparents.
The date was the occasion was the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Incorporation of the City of Hoboken. HPL Catalog (2001.137.0001) citation under Buildings: 108 First St. between Washington & Bloomfield Sts. northside, March 28, 1905. "Franz Roland, Mnftr. Fine Cigars". Children and adults in front of store.
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The building is decorated top to bottom with bunting and flags. The occasion is not recorded. The people in the image are not identified in the catalog.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.137
Source or Donor
Hoboken Public Library, Mark Sannino
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of the Hoboken Public Library
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1905 - 1905
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1905-1905
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Film Size: 4" x 5"
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Poor
Notes: Pam Miller Roland in fall 2006: The occasion was Hoboken's 50th anniversary celebration. Franz Roland is the second from the right. To his left is his wife, Antonia. They were my grandfather's grandparents.
Original or Copy: Copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-03-19
