Name/Title
Postcard: Entrance to Schuetzen Park, Union Hill, N.J. Postmarked, ca. 1907-1914.Entry/Object ID
2015.006.0002Scope and Content
Postcard: Entrance to Schuetzen Park, Union Hill, N.J.
Postmarked April 23, no year legible; circa 1907-1914.
Color lithographed cardstock, 3-1/2" x 5-3/8" wide; divided back.
Publisher: F.G. Temme, Orange, N.J. Made in Germany. 337.
This privately owned park (that still exists) was a well-known venue to Hoboken residents. Many events were held there by Hoboken organizations especially those whose members were of German ancestry. Hoboken had many fraternal organizations, clubs, churches and sports groups related to those with German heritage (the German-American Volksfest which has taken place there annually since 1874 included Hoboken.) Political events were also a common activity.
The town of Union Hill merged with West Hoboken in 1925 to become Union City. The park itself is now part of North Bergen.
Note a sign for "Football" which in this case is probably the game we call soccer. German-American teams, then and now, called it football. The two clubs listed were the Academy A.C. and Jefferson A.C. Date of event not legible.Acquisition
Accession
2015.006Source or Donor
Conklin, PatriciaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Patricia Conklin.Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1907 - 1914Archive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1907-1914 ca
Date(s): 1907-1914General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2015-01-29
