Hoboken history · · 4 min read
Frank Sinatra's Hoboken: The Hometown of Ol' Blue Eyes
Frank Sinatra was born in Hoboken in 1915. A look at his hometown roots and the places around town that still honor him.
Francis Albert Sinatra was born in Hoboken on December 12, 1915, to Italian immigrant parents. He grew up here, sang in local clubs and went on to become one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century. Frank Sinatra never stopped being Hoboken's favorite son.
Sinatra around town
His birthplace site on Monroe Street is marked with a plaque. Along the waterfront you'll find Frank Sinatra Park and Frank Sinatra Drive — a pleasant stretch for a walk with skyline views.
Sinatra's story is also the story of Hoboken's Italian-American community, which shaped the city's delis, bakeries and red-sauce restaurants. That's exactly what our Italian food tour celebrates.