Enameled street sign, "MONROE ST," no date, ca. 1920's. Metal, 5-5/8" high x 20-3/8" wide. Fired ceramic royal blue background with white letters on one side only. Mounting hole centered on each end and on the long dimension, top and bottom
This item was attached to the sides of buildings at the street corners; it was not attached to poles. In a1926 article (archives 2008.012.0038) about Hoboken Chamber of Commerce studies and programs, these street signs are discussed. It would appear that there were put in place circa 1921-1925.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.012
Source or Donor
Hall, George
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of George Hall
Made/Created
Date made
1920 - 1925
Notes
Date: 1920-1925
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Notes: In some published materials related to this donor, his name is mispelled as Hull.
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2008-02-07
