Name/Title
Antique Automobile in the Parade for South River's 250th AnniversaryEntry/Object ID
2021.011.035Description
Photograph of an antique automobile in the parade held for the celebration of South River's 250th anniversary in 1970. The car has two license plates, one from 1924 and a modern plate identifying the car as an antique.
The view is of lower Main Street looking toward the river with a large group of spectators on the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Sherwin Williams Paints and Wallpaper, South River Appliance advertising GE Appliances, Wilshire Fashions, the South River Trust Company building, and the Hotel Pershing are visible on the left side of the street. Marian Dress, a Bar and Grill, and the Grand Hotel are visible on the right.
"Photography by Ken James - Industrial, Commercial, Portraiture, Insurance - Phone: 6502" is stamped on the back in blue ink.
Black and white photograph measures 5" x 7" and is in fair condition with the exception of the lower left corner which has water damage.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
South River Appliance, Wilshire Fashions, South River Trust Co., Hotel Pershing, Marian Dress, Grand HotelSubject Place
Street
Main StreetCity
South RiverState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition
Accession
2021.011Source or Donor
South River BoroughAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffMade/Created
Studio
Photography by Ken JamesDate made
Nov 8, 1970Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Hub SortingOther Number
035.capsule.001General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Part of a collection of photographs found in a water-damaged envelope in the time capsule.
