Posted in New Jersey History March 31, 2016 by Kristen

Most People Have Never Seen These 14 Photos Taken During WWII In New Jersey

World War II officially lasted from September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945, though conflicts had been going on for years. The war was fought thousands of miles away, New Jersey residents were impacted in many ways. We sent our residents to fight, many who never came back. On the home front, we were rationing, producing supplies to use overseas, and glued to our radios listening for news. It was a tumultuous time that led to major changes in our state, including both an economic and baby boom. Here are several rare photos that reflect daily life during the infamous era:

1. The General Motors plant in Trenton circa 1941.

2. The machinery in a Hoboken plant used to print WWII ration books, 1942.

3. The men handle the printing machines while the women pack the books. Hoboken, 1942.

4. A wealthy Passaic factory owner enjoying the milk bar in the basement playroom with his family, 1942.

5. A Fort Lee family photo taken circa 1940.

6. The derailment of engine 751, taken in Spring Lake circa 1941.

7. Engine 772 at the Spring Lake train depot, 1941.

9. Workers loading fuzes at Picatinny Arsenal in 1943.

10. Jamaican workers at Picatinny Arsenal circa 1945. Workers were sent in from the Caribbean to aid in wartime production.

11. A crowd gathers in City Hall Plaza, Camden to hear FDR speak, 1944.

13. A photo of the William Wheaton House in Mercer County, taken by the Historic American Buildings survey circa 1939.

14. Women in a Verona factory trimming U.S. flags by hand, 1943.

Our state was so different during World War II. New Jersey was home to many airfields and ammunition factories, and came together for the war effort. Do you have any New Jersey World War II stories?

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Most People Have Never Seen These 14 Photos Taken During WWII In New Jersey

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