Program: Hoboken Historical Museum 1st exhibition, Hoboken's Changing Scenes. City Hall, Hoboken, Opening Friday, Nov. 7., 1986.

Name/Title

Program: Hoboken Historical Museum 1st exhibition, "Hoboken's Changing Scenes." City Hall, Hoboken, Opening Friday, Nov. 7., 1986.

Entry/Object ID

2015.004.0002

Scope and Content

Program: Hoboken Historical Museum first exhibition, "Hoboken's Changing Scenes." City Hall, Hoboken, Opening Friday, Nov. 7., 1986. Booklet, 8-1/2" x 11" high, [20] pp. PDF on file. See notes for primary text. Exhibition was mounted in the Museum's founding year. With four enclosures, all 8-1/2" x 11" high. Enclosure 1: Two-sided photocopied leaf with additions and corrections to program (text will be found in notes.) Enclosure 2: Offprint of article from Jersey Journal, October 28, 1986. "History Buffs will show the public a 20-year love affair with Hoboken." Includes captioned photograph with Dennis Darragh, Marty Andrews, Jim Hans and Perry Robinson. Enclosure 3: Offprint of captioned photograph published in The Hoboken Reporter, June 11, 1986, of Museum founders posed on and around the Sam Sloan statue in Erie Lackawanna Plaza. Caption: Celebrating their official incorporation, members of the Hoboken Historical Museum gathered at The Erie Lackawanna Plaza to elect officers. Top row: Sam Sloan (1817-1907.) Second row: Kevin McCloskey, Corresponding Secretary Virginia Parott, Recording Secretary John Calligy. Front row : Dannv Altilio, Ken Clare, Treasurer John DePalma, Bob Foster, a painting of Vice President Marty Andrews, and President Jim Hans. Just prior to the May 27th open air election, members created a sidewalk traffic jam in front of City Hall by unfurling a 40-foot long canvas from the museum’s collection. The canvas was painted circa 1940 depicts a panoramic view of Hoboken by artist Robert Bushnell. Enclosure 4: Souvenir reproduction print of drawing by Kevin McCloskey "Interior of the Old Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken." From book, "Walking Around Hoboken" copyright 1986 by Keving McCloskey. "Original drawings on view Nov. 16-30, Elysian Cafe, 1001 Washington St., Hoboken. The original McCloskey drawing was done in black graphite and showed the passenger shed (tracks 1 and 2), not the waiting room interior (which is a more common scene for artists.) A promotional item as well as a souvenir, may also be considered as a flier. ====

Acquisition

Accession

2015.004

Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Credit Line

Museum Collections.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1986 - 1986

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1986 Date(s): 1986

General Notes

Note

Notes: Archives 2015.004.0002 ==== [page 3] Program For The 1st. EXHIBITION Of The HOBOKEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM At CITY HALL NOV. 7, 1986 4:30 - 9:30 OFFICERS Jim Hans, President Martin Andrews, Vice President John DePalma, Treasurer Virginia Parrott, Secretary TRUSTEES Ken Clare Bob Foster Kevin McCloskey Perry Robinson HONORARY TRUSTEES Laurie Fabiano Roy Haack Beverly Hans Ross London Helen Monogue SPECIAL ADVISERS (Stevens Institute) Doris China Edward H. Foster James McClean PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONATED OR LOANED HOBOKEN ITEMS TO THE MUSEUM Apicella's Fish Market Fred Burgett Richard Coppinger Joe, Iggy & Paul Fontana Joel Freiser Alma Leman Kevin McCloskey North Hudson Construction Co. and Special Thanks to Terminal Printing, River St., Hoboken CHARTER MEMBERS Criss Andre Danny Atilio Edwin J. Chius Dennis Darragh Betty DeMarco Vincent Dimone Irmgard H. Erny Christine M. Fleming Joel Freiser Alfonsina A. Grimaldi Phil Garzieri A. Grauls [Antoinette Grouls] Edward F. Hayes Pam Hedstrom Carol Huffman Mark Kennedy Hugh Kilmer and Family Margaret I. Levinson Bo Lindner Barbara Cole Mackay Jodie Manasevit Mary Manhardt Helen Monogue [sic - Manogue] True & Thomas Lash Mosely Sam Reckford Margaret Reysen Mr. and Mrs. J. Schiebel Catharine Smith Geri E. Solomon Ignatius Spinella Mary Stoeffhass Terry Sylvester Bruce Tamberelli Joyce Tatom Ruth C. and Samuel Toplansky Gretchen Viehmann Ruth Walker Steve Wolf ==== [page 5] INTRODUCTION Some years ago a local writer declared that Hoboken occupies, in many respects, a more unique position than any other city in the world. "No other city of its size is so well known by name, and so little known in fact . . It will be one of the objectives of the Hoboken Historical Museum to gather the facts pertaining to Hoboken, mainly the very interesting historical facts, and to compile, catalog, and disseminate them. Since its incorporation in May, 1986, the Museum has operated exclusively for educational purposes and has attracted worthwhile projects dedicated to serving the City of Hoboken. To date, the Museum has presented exhibits at four outdoor events: the rededication of Church Square Park, the July 4th Gala Celebration, the River City Fair, and the 6th Annual Hoboken Terminal Festival. It has already stimulated interest in the City's history, architecture, and genealogy, by exhibiting and utilizing diverse collections, contemporary as ==== [page 7, Introduction continued] well as historic, and hopes to continue to do so. And, one of its functions is to preserve and assist in the preservation of documents, landmarks, and artifacts, and making them available for research and study. The Hoboken Historical Museum wishes to cooperate with individuals and other organizations with similar interests. Amidst the spectacular development on the mile square drawing board of Hoboken, the Historical Museum can seem a modest project indeed. However, we have great hopes for it, and have chosen to go ahead on a shoestring, so to speak, rather than holding out for a more grandiose plan. This seemed an appropriate course, considering that the growth of the city itself has taken place on an intimate scale, by the block and by the building, a phenomenon reflected in our main opening exhibit, "Hoboken's Changing Scenes." This exhibit, which includes a slide presentation with special effects, compares, primarily, the most densely populated period in Hoboken s history ==== [page 9] (shortly after the turn of the century) to the Hoboken of today. It was assembled with the help of many people, very important among them our local photographers. These and other friends and members of the Museum have volunteered their time, talents and labor, often in the face of impossible deadlines. The entire project has been a labor of love, with all the possibilities for mishap that the term implies. In my opinion, and in the opinions of others who have seen examples of the artifacts and documents of Hoboken's rich history, this Museum project for which we seek public support is a welcome and worthwhile undertaking. We invite all the people of Hoboken and elsewhere to participate in the growth of the Hoboken Historical Museum. Jim Hans Director/Curator October 16, 1986 [end Introduction] ==== [page 13] Program "HOBOKEN'S CHANGING SCENES" 1st & 2nd Floors Over 60 color, 8x10 photographs comparing Hoboken's past and present. Photographers: Elaine Christensen, Ken Clare, Tom Clay, Bob Foster, Jackie Hynds, Bruce Tamberelli, Peter Ziebel. SLIDE PRESENTATION 2nd Floor With special effects and rare, old-timey recorded music (opening night only). Ken Clare, Bob Foster, Jim Hans. ORAL HISTORIES ABOUT HOBOKEN 2nd Floor Video tapes by Nora Jacobson. Assisted by Mary Manhardt (opening night only). AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF HOBOKEN 2nd Floor Large (41-1/4" x 65") view of Hoboken and surrounding area, ca. 1983. On Loan from Carol Huffman. ==== [page 15] Program DISPLAY CASE EXHIBITS 2nd Floor CITY HALL. Various pictures and documents revealing the different aspects of city government, etc. THE HOBOKEN ELEVATED R.R. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first elevated cable railroad in the United States. ALBERT & RICHARD BEYER. Family display. Noted for architecture and photography in Hoboken for many years. STEVENS FAMILY & THE INSTITUTE. A variety of items connecting Hoboken's "First Family" with the Institute of Technology. FRANK SINATRA. Various clippings, rare photographs, sheet music, etc. SPECIAL HOBOKEN BANK NOTES 2nd Floor A collection of scarce paper currency dating from 1826 to 1935. (opening night only) ==== [page 17, Program continued] SPECIAL WILLOW TERRACE HOUSES 2nd Floor Color photographs depicting the charming row houses built by the Stevens Family. Courtesy of Lee Beck. INCLUDING DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM. Some Hoboken items recently donated to the Museum. SPECIAL NOTICE MUSICIAL ENTERTAINMENT FURNISHED BY PERRY ROBINSON AND FRIENDS at 5:30 p.m. (opening night only). ==== [page 18] INDIVIDUAL HOBOKEN ITEMS ON EXHIBIT. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL GAME OF BASEBALL, 1866 Championship match at Elysian Fields. Old full color reproduction from Currier and Ives lithograph. (11 1/2” X 15 1/2”) “BASKET BALL’’, 1904 Original poster of the Hoboken Basket Ball Club. Courtesy The Clam Broth House. (11” X 14”) TIETJEN AND LANG DRY DOCKS, ca. 1916 View of Hoboken waterfront along Park Avenue, at 16th Street with New York skyline in the distance. Original sepia print of watercolor. Courtesy Sheldon Biber. (20” X 32”) THE STEVENS BATTERY, 1873 Various views of Col. John Stevens’ ironclad ship and shipyard on the Hoboken waterfront. Original front page of The Daily Graphic, N.Y. newspaper dated May 6. (20” X 14”) THE ELYSIAN FIELDS, HOBOKEN, ABOUT 1830 View showing strollers among tree shaded paths with Hudson River in the distance. Newspaper woodcut, enlarged sepia reproduction. Handcolored. (16” X 20”) HOBOKEN AND NEW YORK, 1866 Birds-eye view showing Stevens Castle, ball games in progress on the Elysian Fields, and downtown Hoboken in the distance. Reproduction frpm Stokes Collection, New York Public Library. Handcolored. (11” X 17”) HOBOKEN, 1904 This detailed bird’s-eye view published at an important time in Hoboken history shows the bustling city when the population was almost 65,000. Handcolored. (30” X 37”) ---- NEW YORK AND ENVIRONS, ca. 1868 Large reproduction bird’s-eye view showing Hoboken, parts of Jersey City, Manhattan, and Brooklyn from the southwest. Handcolored. (23” X 29”) VIEW OF WASHINGTON STREET, 1856 Illustration shows the Odd Fellows Hall (also used as an armory), later to become The Lining Store, and later, Queen’s Dept. Store (412 Washington Street). In front is a New York City company on a target excursion, accompanied by Dodsworth’s band. Original newspaper wood-cut, Ballou’s Pictorial, Boston, Sept. 27. (7” X 10”) NEW YORK FROM HOBUCK FERRY HOUSE, ca. 1790’s View showing Hoboken waterfront and the ’76 house (tavern on the green.) Original old full-color reproduction. (12” X 18”) HOBOKEN FERRY, NEW JERSEY, 1856 View showing the rush to the ferries. Newspaper wood-cut, enlarged black and white reproduction. Handcolored. (11” X 17”) ---- HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE PIER, ca. 1900 Photograph showing piers from the river. Black and white reproduction. Handcolored. (8 1/2” X 13 1/2”) ATKINSON IRON WORKS, ca. 1903 Pho.tograph showing Hoboken machine show (outside), workers, etc. Enlarged sepia original. Courtesy Laurence Cook. (20” X 16”) 2ND STREET LOOKING EAST, ca. 1908 Photograph showing Hofbrau House at 42 2nd Street and Central Hotel on the corner of River Street, popular with the well known literary figure Christopher Morley and his theatre crowd in the late 1920’s. North German Lloyd pier buildings shown in the distance. Trolley tracks along 2nd Street lead to the Hoboken Ferry landing. Black and white reproduction. Courtesy Hoboken Public Library. “HOBOKEN ANNIE’’, 1920 Original full page “Hairbreadth Harry” Sunday comic strip showing “Hoboken Annie”, character in the popular serial strip from a New York City newspaper. (20” X 16”) FOUR SNAP SHOTS, ca. 1943 Original sepia photographs showing City Hall, Washington and Newark Streets, Bloomfield and Newark Streets. (4” X 5” each) STEVENS CASTLE, 1954 Photograph showing close-up view of the Castle, with New York City in the distance. Black and white reproduction. (8” X 10”) THE HOBOKENER, 1982 Contemporary poster, bird’s-eye-view of Hoboken, full color print by Kevin McCloskey, after the style of Saul Steinberg. (20” X 16”) ==== ==== [Enclosure 1, side 1] ---- ADDITIONS TO THE PROGRAM THE HOBOKEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS BENEFACTORS APPLIED HOUSING ASSOCIATES GERALD BAKER, HOBOKEN LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FIRST JERSEY NATIONAL BANK WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK PATRONS HAVEN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION J.F. CAULFIELD ASSOCIATES UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOX COMPANY WEST BANK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ADDITIONAL DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM INCLUDE ITEMS FROM: Ronald Bezich Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Virginia Rolston Parrott Charter Member Mrs. Lee Raines SPECIAL THANKS FOR SERVICES FROM: United Decorating Company Lepore's Home Made Chocolates E. Greene Gallery Alvaro Gonzales and Jim Lowe, Jersey City Dan Greenblat and Associates, New York Steve Zane ==== [Enclosure 1, side 2] ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE PROGRAM EXHIBITION COMMITEES PRODUCTION: Criss Andre' Bob Foster Martin Andrews Jim Hans Ken Clare Mary Manhardt PREPARTION AND INSTALLATION: Barry and Maggie Blair Jodie Manasevit Tom Clay Kevin McCloskey Donna Dale Pete Rosetta Dennis Darragh Ignatius Spinella Ginger Fenner Joyce Tatom PUBLIC RELATIONS: Betty DeMarco John DePalma Vincent Dimone Helen Manogue FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT: Carol Huffman Perry Robinson & Friends Donna Huffman MAILING LIST AND INVITATIONS: Edward F. Hays SPECIAL THANKS TO: Laurie Fabiano and the Mayors Office Anthony Mangiante Roy Haack, Director of Public Works The Carpenters of Public Works Angela Servello ...and the many others who helped make this event possible!! PROGRAM CORRECTION NOTICES: The Advertisement: Town & Country, Crafts and Antiques of 527 Washington Hoboken, should read, PAT & JOE NARCISO, Proprietors Charter Member name correction should read: Antoinette Grouls ==== ==== Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2015-02-17