Sepia-tone photo of exterior of August Moos, Hotel & Restaurant, 200 River St., Hoboken, decorated for grand opening, ca. 1905-1910.
Entry/Object ID
2015.013.1005
Description
Sepia-tone photo of exterior of August Moos, Hotel & Restaurant, 200 River St., Hoboken, apparently decorated for grand opening, circa 1905-1910.
6-1/2" x 8-1/2" high print (unmounted.) Photographer not indicated. Reverse has pencil notation: Second & River St Hob
Moos had a longtime saloon at 112 River St. The hotel would shortly become the Central Hotel, August Moos, Proprietor. Lettering seen on window: Aug. Moos Hotel & Restaurant.
The four-story building was decorated with bunting by United Decorating Company of Hoboken. It was retained by them as documentation of work done by them.
Note shoeshine stands, a two-seat and a single seat, in front of main window. Swinging saloon doors.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.013
Source or Donor
Kirchgessner, Roy
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Roy Kirchgessner; United Decorating Company.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1905 - 1910
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1905-1910
Dimensions
Height
6 in
Width
9 in
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2015-02-19
