The Clam Broth House sign. At first, it was known as Servanti’s Restaurant and which was the place to go for Hoboken’s dockworkers, before and after work, throughout the 1900s. In the 1970s, Servanti’s became Biggie’s Clam Bar and the famous sign was hung outside ever since.

The New York City skyline seen from Jersey City in the late 1990s.

The Beast from the East, Bam Bam Bigelow, pictured in 1988.


Born Scott Charles Bigelow, Bam Bam grew up in Monmouth County. He was best known for his tattooed bald head, and for how agile he was in the ring, for a big man.

Princeton, NJ- Albert Einstein’s desk just hours after his death, 1955.

Joe Pesci (top left) and his friend cutting the hair of Frankie Valli and Tommy Devito of The Four Seasons, circa the early 1960s. They all grew up around each other and still remain friends today.

Elizabeth, NJ- Tommy's Italian Sausage and Hot Dogs, going strong since 1969.

Englewood, NJ- St. Cecilia football coach, Vince Lombardi (holding the ball) gives his team a pep talk, in the early 1940s. He coached his football teams to six state titles and a streak of 36 consecutive victories. The 1943 football team, earned recognition as the high school national champion with a 12–0 victory against the Brooklyn Prep team led by quarterback and future Penn State Head Football Coach, Joe Paterno.

Newark, NJ- The Penn Station waiting area in 1935 compared to today.

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