Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Washington St. celebrating election of DeSapio and ticket, Hoboken, May, 1947.

Photograph

Hoboken Historical Museum

Washington St., election celebration for DeSapio & ticket, Hoboken, 1947

Name/Title

Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Washington St. celebrating election of DeSapio and ticket, Hoboken, May, 1947.

Entry/Object ID

2005.043.0042

Description

Digital image of sepia-tone photo of Washington Street election celebration for Fred M. DeSapioa as Mayor and his ticket, Hoboken, May, 1947. 8" x 10" wide print, dry mounted and framed. Reverse is blank. None of the people are identified. Paper dust cover on reverse of frame had modern holographic ink note by Dr. Gerard DeSapio: City Hall Election Night | May 1947 | Crowd filled more than 2 blocks | on Washington St. The view is from an elevated position just south of 1st Street looking north. The street sign and an arrow sign are on a pole at the left. (City Hall is out-of-view to the left.) At the top left above the Thom McAn shoe store sign (108 Washington St.) is the Headquarters sign for the Good Government Candidates: Michael Borelli, Fred DeSapio, George J. Fitzpatrick, John J. Grogan, Stephen E. Mongiello.

Acquisition

Accession

2005.043

Source or Donor

DeSapio, Dr. Gerard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Gerard DeSapio

Made/Created

Artist

n/a

Date made

1947 - 1947

Place

Location

Hoboken

Notes

Date: 1947-1947

General Notes

Note

Display Value: Good Original or Copy: Digital Copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2005-06-24