12 Facts About Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken is a great place to visit. Just 15 minutes by subway to New York City, Hoboken offers a relaxing, quieter atmosphere and a view of the New York skyline.

Here are 12 interesting facts about Hoboken:

Fact #1

It is the birthplace of both baseball and Frank Sinatra. In 1846, the first officially recorded baseball game occurred in Hoboken, between Knickerbocker Club and New York Nine and Elysian Fields.

Frank Sinatra was born Dec. 12, 1915, on Monroe St., near 4^th, and his father was the Fire Captain of the Hoboken Fire Department.

Every year, there is a Frank Sinatra Idol Contest, held in Sinatra Park.

Fact #2

The first brewery in America was built in Hoboken. It's located on Castle Point, and Nicholas Varlett acquired the patent for the brewery in 1663.

Fact #3

The zipper was invented in Hoboken.

Fact #4

Thomas Edison drove the first electric train in 1930 on the Lackawanna Railroad from Hoboken to Montclair, NJ.Fact #5

Two of the 10 Russian spies found earlier this year used to live in Hoboken.

Fact #6

Hoboken is home to the Cake Boss, a television show about Buddy Valastro, one of the most successful cake artists in the U.S.

Fact #7

The Macy's Parade Studio, which houses floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, has been in northwest Hoboken since 1968. The studio used to be a Tootsie Roll factory. However, next year, the studio will be relocated due to redevelopments in the area.Fact #8

The 1954 Marlon Brando film, On the Waterfront, was filmed in Hoboken. The film was based on true stories, written by the reporter Malcolm Johnson, about murders and extortion on the New York waterfront. It won eight Academy Awards. Fact #9

Other famous people born in Hoboken, besides Frank Sinatra, include Alfred Kinsey, a zoologist, Alfred Stieglitz, a photographer, Bessie Barriscale, a famous personality, Laura San Giacomo, an actress, and Pia Zadora, a singer. More famous personalities from Hoboken include Dorothy Gibson, Dorothea Lange, and Joe Pantoliano. NFL players born in Hoboken are Bob Lally, Bruce Elia, Frank Winters, Joe Sulaitis, and Mark D'Onofrio.

Fact #10

The Hoboken International Film Festival is held every year from June to July, an it includes red carpet events and movie showings.

Fact #11

Hoboken also has its own Flip Cup tournament. Last February marked the seventh tournament, with an entrance fee of $30 per player, six players per team, and $25 per spectator. However, entrance included an open-beer bar for three hours.

Fact #12

Hoboken has its own food tour, Mangia Hoboken! The tour allows visitors to see what's behind the scenes of some of the most popular and historic food places in the city.

Resources:

Famous Why

Hoboken 411

Hoboken Baseball

Hoboken Firsts

Hoboken International Film Festival

Hoboken Now

Imdb

Nile Guide

Nj.com

South Orange Patch

Wikipedia