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Hoboken is a great city rich in culture and history. Peter Stuyvesant bought the island from Indians in 1658 (Hoboken meaning "land of the peace pipe") and it was later sold with intentions of becoming a resort for New Yorkers. Soon, 20,000 New Yorkers were picnicking and partying in Hoboken every weekend. Hoboken was then transformed into an important shipping hub, using the railroad to transport goods from Europe throughout the states.
Hoboken lies on the west bank of the Hudson River only 10 minutes from Manhattan. Nearly everything of interest can be accessed minutes after stepping off the PATH train or the New York Waterways ferry. Hoboken has 48 streets laid out in a grid, with numbered streets running east-west. Many north-south streets were named for US presidents (Washington, Adams, Madison, Monroe). The shopping district is clustered on Washington and Hudson Streets, running parallel to the waterfront.
The city of Hoboken and its natives are most proud of their two major contributions to the world—baseball and Frank Sinatra. America's favorite pastime was born in Hoboken on June 19, 1846, when the first officially recorded baseball game was played on Elysian Field between the New York Nine and the Hoboken Knickerbockers. Frank Sinatra was born in Hoboken at 415 Monroe St. Visit the small museum next door at 417 Monroe Street dedicated to this historical site.
As of the census of 2000, there are 38,577 people. (although recent census figures show the population has grown to about 40,000). The racial makeup of the city is 80% white, 4% African American, 4% Asian, and 11% from other races. The median income for a household in the city is $62,550, and the median income for a family is $67,500.
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