B+W photo of United Decorating Co., 421 Washington St., Hoboken on 35th anniversary, 1934, with 4 family members outside store.
Entry/Object ID
2001.231.0014
Description
Black-and-white photo of United Decorating Co., 421 Washington St., Hoboken on its 35th anniversary, 1934 (circa late August or early September; possibly Sept. 7) with 4 family members outside store. Laser print image on 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Photographer is not indicated. Reverse is blank.
Three generations of the Kirchgessner family are seen, from left:
William Kirchgessner (second generation)
George Kirchgessner (third generation)
Catherine Kirchgessner (second generation)
Robert Kirchgessner (first generation and founder of the business)
(Also see notes)
View is east and the building is fully decorated for the event. A summertime scene with rolled-up sleeves and window awnings open. Note the traffic sign and street markings. Cobblestone and asphalt street paving; streetcar tracks.
Note the shop entrance was on ground floor, below street level and had steps down. See photo 2001.231.0015 for a 1924 view when the buildings had steps to what is now the second floor.
419 Washington:
The Hudson County Band Instrument Co.
423 Washington:
O.K. Barber Shop; with barber's pole
Henry L. Weidner, Realtor on 2nd floor, with photos of real estate or buildings for sale
Acquisition
Accession
2001.231
Source or Donor
Kirchgessner, George & Dolores, United Decorating Co.
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of George & Dolores Kirchgessner; United Decorating Company
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1934
Place
Location
Hoboken
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Notes: Another version of this photo was published on page 3 in archives 2002.195.0017
Booklet: United Decorating Co., 1899-1997. Decorations for All Occasions." 98 Years of
Parades, Funerals, Grand Openings, & Masquerade Balls. An exhibition by the Hoboken
Historical Museum, Sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission, City Hall,
Hoboken, June 27, 1997.
It was captioned there as: 35th anniversary of United Decorating Co., 1934 showing three generations of the Kirchgessner family: William (second generation), Robert (first), Catherine (second), George (third).]
Original or Copy: Copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-11-05
