Today I'm posting a series of photographs taken in Readington Township, New Jersey, along Mountain Road in Whitehouse Station, on March 5, 1944. This first one shows Stephen Mirota, age nine, raising his hand in a wave to the photographer. In front is his brother, Victor, and a friend, and all three look to be … Continue reading Those Places Thursday – Readington Township, New Jersey – 1944
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Six Word Saturday – 26 April 2014
Take off your shoes, and relax! This photograph of James Doran was taken about 1949 in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He's relaxing on a hammock at his in-law's farm. It looks like he has discarded his shoes, and also some reading material, and is ready to drift off for an afternoon nap. I … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 26 April 2014
Okay, who’s going to bid first?
Jim Doran and his two brothers-in-law, Joe and Steve Mirota, are carefully scrutinizing their cards as they engage in a friendly game of Pinochle. They don't even seem to notice they are having their picture taken. Back in the 1950s when family got together, the men often regrouped at the dinner table to play Pinochle or some other card … Continue reading Okay, who’s going to bid first?