Color photograph of a group seated on the floating shack docked at 4th St. & Hudson River, Hoboken, n.d., ca.1970s.
Entry/Object ID
2013.006.0013
Description
Color photograph of a group seated on the floating shack docked at Fourth Street and the Hudson River, Hoboken, no date, circa 1970s.
Digital image only. Original print: Polaroid 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" wide; on cardboard mount. Photographer not indicated. Reverse of mount blank.
View is east. Three women and three men are socializing on the outside deck of the shack.
Identifications provided March 2013 by Robert Jennes:
from left:
Claire (or Clara) Jennes
unidentified woman
unidentified man
Betty Jennes
unidentified man (standing)
Adrian Jennes
This building 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 large cargo ship in the background has not been identified and is berthed at the pier shed of Pier 5, once the Holland America Line Fifth Street Pier.
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
1977 - 1982
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1977-1982
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Digital copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2013-02-25
