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TitlePeapack-Gladstone, Reformed Church Postcard, 1934 - recto (see also: verso)

Date Issued1934

DescriptionPostmarked Peapack, August 31, 1934, this postcard is addressed to Mrs. P. T. Ramsey, Peapack, N.J. and reads: "Dear Sister: I can't think of anything half nice enough to say; so just wish you many...

Time PeriodThe Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

11615

Title[Albany Street Bridge and Boat House]

DescriptionIllustrated colored postcard of the Albany Street Toll Bridge and Rutgers Boathouse. First built in 1795 as a privately owned wooden toll bridge.Middlesex County made it toll free on July 3, 1875....

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

11616

TitleAlbany Street Bridge and Boat House

Date Created1830-1998

DescriptionThis postcard has a postmark date of August 21, 1905. It was sent from New Brunswick to Marion E. [Sawsel] of Sayreville, N.J. The postage was a green Franklin one cent stamp. First built in 1795 as a...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitlePennsylvania Rail Road Bridge, New Brunswick, N. J.

DescriptionIllustrated postcard of Pennsylvania Rail Road Bridge over the Raritan River. A postmark date of August 31, 1908 and a green Franklin one-cent stamp was on the back of the postcard. It was sent from...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

11618

TitleThe Rock Garden in Buccleuch Park

DescriptionThe Rock Garden in Buccleuch Park is one of the many impressive sights in New Brunswick, N. J. Thousands of visitors stroll on the walks through this garden that is in bloom many months of the year.

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TitleOld Pennsylvania Rail Road Bridge under Construction

Date Created1902

DescriptionBlack and white postcard of old Pennsylvania Rail Road Bridge under construction. Steel railroad bridge erected after old double-decker was destroyed by fire on March 9, 1878. Structure shown in the...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleOld Pennsylvania Rail Road Bridge, New Brunswick, N. J.

DescriptionBlack and white postcard. Steel railroad bridge erected after old double-decker was destroyed by fire on March 9, 1878. Structure shown in the postcard stood until present stone bridge was built in...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

11621

TitleBuccleuch Mansion, New Brunswick, N. J.

DescriptionBlack and white postcard of Buccleuch Mansion. Built in 1739 by Anthony White, a wealthy landowner of New York. Known as the White House Farm, the mansion had a list of owners until deeded to the...

Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763)

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TitleOld Wooden Rail Road Bridge

DescriptionView of the Raritan River banks and the old wooden rail road bridge. Possibly the double-decker bridge with railroad tracks running overhead, and a lower deck to provide a crossing for horses, wagons...

Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)

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TitlePennsylvania Rail Road Bridge by Moonlight, New Brunswick, N. J.

DescriptionIllustrated colored postcard. Still standing today, the stone arch bridge was completed in 1903 and cost $2,000,000. 12 workmen were killed building it.

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)