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Welcome
to Hoboken
Although it is only one square
mile in size, the city's location and urban exuberance has made
it into one of the most popular communities in New Jersey to
live, work and play. Often referred to as the "sixth
borough" of Manhattan. Hoboken has grown into its
own vibrant community filled with quaint specialty stores, renowned
restaurants and a colorful history.
A good place to call home While Hoboken's human-scale and old
world character is undeniable, for the past two decades the
city has thrived during an unprecedented renaissance, which
has been seen a once dormant waterfront spring into life as
new and impressive housing options rise.
Whether you're looking for a turn of the
century brownstone, with all its
charm and old world craftsmanship, or in
the market for a full service, luxury condo there are plenty
of exciting options available.
But there's more. With the opening
of the Hudson-Bergen light rail along the city's west side.
construction of new housing has flourished and a neighborhood
occupied by dormant warehouses and former industrial vestiges
is quickly evolving into an exciting new neighborhood, where
many families are happy to call home.
Many improvements on the horizon Some other completed or proposed community
investments include the ongoing construction of the ultra-modern
New Jersey Transit Ferry Terminal, the near completion of the
liner park along the city's waterfront and the proposed plans
for a brand new state-of-the art elementary and high school.
In all, Hoboken is planning over a quarter of a billion dollars
of improvements to the city's infrastructure over the next decade.
Play ball and other historical tidbits Did you know that on June 19, 1846 the first officially recorded organized baseball match was played between rival teams; The New York Nine and The Knickerbockers? The game was played at the Elysian Fields, near the site of today's Elysian Park at the intersection of Hudson and Tenth Streets. The New York Nine won the game by a lopsided 23 to 1 margin. But that is only part of the city's storied history. As Hoboken approached the turn of the Century, the town became an industrial hub of shipping, transportation and a gateway for immigrants who enriched the city's ethnic vitality. In its industrial heyday, giants from Bethlehem Steel to Hostess Cakes set up shop in the city. The primary industry during Hoboken's days as an industrial capital was shipping, but at various times the city has hosted a variety of other products that have since become household names. These include Maxwell House and Lipton Tea as well as snacks and household products that were invented or first produced here like the Tootsie Roll, the slide rule, the zipper and the ice cream cone. But when many people think of Hoboken, the first name that comes to mind is Frank Sinatra. The golden voice was born December 15, 1915, when his parents lived in a small home at 415 Monroe Street. Sinatra is still loved like no other here in Hoboken. For many, he epitomized the American Dream - a Hoboken kid from meager beginnings, who made it to the pinnacle of success. After his death in 1998, thousands of flowers were placed at an impromptu memorial in front of his childhood home. Still, every year on his birthday, the city throws a birthday party complete with cake and candles at our City Hall. When it comes to living in Hoboken, the city has the entire package, modern living, a storied history and rich traditions, which together have created an amazingly powerful sense of community
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