This charming family photograph, from the early 1940s, is of Bernard and William Doran, taken near 525 Hamilton Street, Harrison, New Jersey. I love how they are looking straight into the camera with those smiling Doran eyes, standing shoulder to shoulder. William John Doran (1893-1961) was the younger brother. My grandfather, Bernard Doran (1890-1947), is … Continue reading Those Places Thursday – Doran Brothers – Harrison and Newark, New Jersey
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Photograph of the Week – Two Buddies from Harrison
When I think of Harrison, New Jersey, I always think of the old store called Two Guys, that got its start as a snack bar in the old RCA building there. Here in this photograph are two guys from Harrison, buddies Bernard J. Doran (1917-1973) and his good friend Stanley, taken after World War II. … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Two Buddies from Harrison
Photograph of Week 2 – Harrison Chow Hounds
Chow Hounds was a bowling league that William Doran (1929-2004), belonged to in Harrison, New Jersey. He's the skinny one standing in the middle of the back row, looking like he didn't get as much chow as his buddies. Bowling was one of his passions. Billy had a twin that died at birth, and he … Continue reading Photograph of Week 2 – Harrison Chow Hounds
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