FRANK SINATRA MUSIC TOUR AND TOURS OF HOBOKEN NJ
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Bring an appetite - We have many great stops.
SINATRA'S HOBOKEN - CULTURE, FAMILY TRADITIONS,
INSIGHTS, HISTORY, POLITICS, DOWNTOWN PICCOLO
ITALIA
AND
FORMATIVE YEARS DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT THAT
HELPED SHAPE AND BUILD HIS EARLY PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION TO BECOME - THE VOICE FRANK SINATRA
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WALKING TOUR -
FRANK SINATRA WALKING TOUR MAP AVAILABLE AT GOOLE MAPS
The
SINATRA, name is found all over the city, at the parks and roads named for him, and
indoors in the artwork and memorabilia put together by fans.
For anyone interested in finding out more about the man who became known as "The
Voice," there's no better place to start than his former hometown.
Born in a cold-water flat on Dec. 12, 1915 to Italian immigrant parents, Sinatra
grew up in a Hoboken very different from what it is today.
In the 1910S, 20's and 30s, the
city's residents went to work in factories or dockside on the Hudson River.
By
night, they frequented smoky nightspots, social clubs, pool halls and bars.
Though the city still maintains an active nightlife, years of improvements have
left it far cleaner and safer than it was when Sinatra won over local crowds
during his rise to fame.
Sinatra's first taste of fame came in 1935 when he and three other Hobokenites, together called
the Hoboken Four, performed on the nationally syndicated radio show
Major
Bowes and His Original Amateur Hour 1935 .
The Hoboken Four opened the door for Sinatra to go solo. He later earned gigs
vocalizing with bandleader Harry James and then fronting Tommy Dorsey's band,
each furthering his career.
Sinatra's 60-year career would influence generations of American popular music,
and he is named by many as the greatest vocalist of all time.
Included on this self-guided walking tour are 16 of the most notable sites
chronicling Frank Sinatra's Hoboken, including his birthplace, some old
hangouts, memorials to the singer, and collections of historical records and
memorabilia.
You'll be able to soak in the city's charm and history, grab some great food,
and meet some native Hobokenites who idolize the great crooner.
For a map outlining the route, pick up a copy of the Gateway Guide. To
walk the path as outlined, allow about 90 minutes plus time to visit each stop.
Some locations may not be open at all times.
FRANK SINATRA HOBOKEN TOUR
The Magic of the Hoboken Frank Sinatra Tour is NOT ONLY in just seeing a spot where this great man stood, ate or lived, but in trying see the OLD Hoboken inspired and drove this family to endure, persevere against the odds and not only to move upward to a better life for their children, but to succeeded.
Hoboken was a tough industrial factory town. Gone are the many many active 24/7, 3 shifts a day - factories, foundries, shipping docks, ships, coal smoke stacks and industrial plants, but shadows of the old architecture is still here. No Doubt, Hoboken was a very tough industrial town with many hard working families, who were very committed to the families they raised.
In order to get some insight into our City of Hoboken - A great primer before the Sinatra tour might be to watch the academy award winning Best Film of the Year, ON THE WATERFRONT. Starring Marlon Brando. Interestingly Mr. Frank Sinatra was repeatedly promised the Brando role, which many International film critics claim was the movie role that Frank Sinatra was born to play.
Many people on a walking tour are so busy walking from point to point past new buildings that they miss a lot core elements that drove Mr. Sinatra to success in the very tough music business.
The Fact Is - It takes a very tough individual to make such beautiful tender music.
FRANK SINATRA TOUR STOPS -
Birthplace of Frank Sinatra - 415 Monroe St.
Sinatra Family First Hoboken Home
The four-story, eight-family apartment building where Francis Albert Sinatra was
born in 1915 suffered a major fire in 1967 and was razed the following year, but
the address is now the site of a Hollywood Boulevard-style bronze star placed by
the Hoboken Historical Museum in 1996 to commemorate the musical legend.
St. Francis Church - 300 Jefferson St.
Sinatra Family Parish
Frank Sinatra was baptized here on April 2, 1916. A Small Italian Family
Parish
Hoboken is a City that is only One Mile Square at one point it supported Six
Catholic Churches
Today Hoboken now has Four Catholic Churches
Piccolo's - 92 Clinton St.
201-653-0564 * Recommendation -
Bring Your Camera and Appetite - Breakfast and Lunch
They are Best known for their Cheese Steaks, but have full menu for both
Breakfast and Lunch
Frank
Sinatra music is played from opening until closing each day in this informal
Italian eatery, a fixture in Hoboken for more than 50 years.
Piccolo's Famous Back Room - The back room,
which is lined with hundreds of Sinatra photographs, is known far and wide.
"I've had Thousands of people from Sweden, Argentina, Japan - all over the world - stop by
just to see this room,"
says owner Joseph "Sparky" Spaccavento, a lifelong
Hoboken resident and, of course, Sinatra fan.
Dom's Bakery Grand - 506 Grand St.
201-653-1948 - Handmade
Bread Bakery - Closed on Sundays -
Though Sinatra moved away from his hometown once he found fame, he never left
behind this small Hoboken bakery.
Sinatra is said to have received deliveries of
Dom's bread for many years. Be Sure to Stop By and try the Bread,
Nice.
Mr. Sinatra was Right, It is the Best Bread Bakery in the City of Hoboken.
You are going to want to take alot of bread home with you. It is
fantastic. The Focaccia is Incredible, Wow- 7 to 8 AM is the best time to stop
by for Hot Bread.
If you really want to try some - Recommendation - Since they always Sell Out
Call Ahead - Place your orders via Credit Card
The morning hot Focaccia slices are a great breakfast. The Focaccia
Tomato sauce gravy is gourmet by any measure and slightly addictive.
but the Focaccia slices sell out quickly.
The owner and chef baker DOM Dominic is a gentleman, but if you want a quantity
of anything call ahead to place your order reservation.
Dom's sells out of most bread by mid morning - Dom's main Clients are
Restaurants who demand the highest quality, but you might get lucky to sample
some if you go early enough.
Leo's Grandevous
- 200 Grand St. Corner of 2nd Street
201-659-5905
Great Location for Beautiful Sinatra Pictures and Memorbilla
Mon-Fri Lunch 11:30 to 2pm and Dinner after 4:30pm WEEKENDS -
Sat and Sunday Dinner Only after 4pm
The original owners of this popular Italian restaurant and tavern, Leo and
Tessie DiTerlizzi, were ardent Sinatra fans. Aside from the dozens of large
Sinatra photographs and posters adorning the walls, Leo's features a jukebox
with plenty of Sinatra songs that was once dubbed "The World's Greatest Frank
Sinatra Jukebox." The bar was named by one magazine as one of the best in
America in 2002.
Lepore's Homemade ChocolatesFOURTH
St Just West of Washington St. -
Tel: 201-659-4783
At this small corner confectionary, visitors can view co-owner Ed Shirak's
collection of Sinatra memorabilia. Shirak is the author of Our Way, a
book about Sinatra. Ed and Mario also raised funds for the Hoboken Historical Museums
and the Frank Sinatra Star at 415 Monroe Street in front of the First house of
the Frank and his Parents.
HOBOKEN CITY HALL - 94 Washington St.
Sinatra was awarded the key to the city of Hoboken on Oct. 30, 1947, which was
declared "Sinatra Day."
Approximately 20,000 fans reportedly crowded Washington
Street to catch a glimpse of their hometown hero as he rode in a fire truck
driven by his father, Marty. It was Sinatra's last public appearance in Hoboken
for almost 40 years.
Hoboken Public Library - 500 Park Ave.
The library's second floor reference Sinatra Room area -
Holds a collection of Sinatra books and memorabilia
that was established in honor of Frank's mother, Dolly, after she died in a
plane crash in 1977.
Sadly the Collection is Archived - Minimal at this location -
It's as
reference material and not fully displayed open the public.
Visitors can view original paintings of Sinatra or read one
of many Sinatra Biographies and listing or Discographies of his Music
Recordings. .
Better Pictures may be seen openly at Piccolos or Leo's or
Lepore's or even at the City Hall Clerks office. Most of the Archive is in CA
St. Ann's Church - 704 Jefferson St.
St. Ann's is said to be the site of young Frank Sinatra's singing debut,
at a ravioli dinner. Pre 1935 -
Well before Sinatra's first appearance on the first 1935 Radio Show
appearence - The Major Bowes Amateur Hour
1984 - Appropriately, the church is also the site of one of
Sinatra's last public appearances in Hoboken, when he joined
presidential
candidate Ronald Reagan at the St. Ann's Italian Feast in July of 1984
Known throughout the New York Metro Area and New Jersey for its annual Italian Feast honoring the patron saint of
women,
703 Park Ave. -
Sinatra Family's Second Family Home - just months or
Less than a year
In 1927, the Sinatra family moved to this address, located in a more prestigious
part of town. Frank Sinatra was 12 years old at the time of the move.
841 Garden St. - Sinatra Family's Third
Family Home in Hoboken
Home of Frank Sinatra and his family from the time he was 13 until he was 20.
Next Door to the Liguori Family and her godson, Jerome Liguori .
Godson Jerome was a helper for Franks Mom,
Dolly, run the Frank Sinatra Fan Club Hoboken operations in the early days of
Frank career. .
.909 Hudson St.
- Sinatra Family's Fourth Family Home in
Hoboken
Once Sinatra hit the big time, he bought this property on one of the city's
nicest blocks for his parents.
Many see this building as a symbol of Sinatra's
success. "When Frank made it big, this was his present to his mom and dad," says
Robert Foster, director of the Hoboken Historical Museum.
"People on the block
talk about seeing Frank's limo being double-parked [when he visited for dinner]
on Sunday nights."
Stevens Institute of Technology - Castle Point
At one point in his life, Sinatra wanted to be an engineer, according to a
biography of him written by his daughter Nancy. He considered attending Stevens
Tech, which he called "a great school." On May 23, 1985, Sinatra was presented
with an honorary Doctoral Degree in Engineering from the school. He told the
audience, "I hope you all live to be 400 years old and the last voice you hear
is mine."
Hoboken Historical Museum - 1301 Hudson St. In the
Todd's Shipyard Complex
Visitors can purchase Frank Sinatra T-shirts, books and photographs at the
museum, which was formed in 1986 and moved into its current space - a former
machine shop for the city's shipbuilding industry - in 2001. The
Walking Tour Map is compiled by HHM it is available for $1 brochure
featuring an expanded Frank Sinatra walking tour of the city. You can also
buy a copy at the Hoboken City Hall clerks office.
Todd's Shipyard Complex - On the Waterfront between 12th to
15th Streets
Mr. Sinatra was reported to have many jobs in Hoboken growing up.
The Hoboken waterfront once had many drydock ship and boat repair facilities -
The entire Hoboken waterfront is a waterfront walkway promenade. Mr.
Sinatra did joke in concerts about being a steel worker hot rivet catcher at the
shipyard.
That kind of hard work definitely builds character.
THE UNION CLUB - 600 Hudson St.
A Club, Banquet Hall and Catering Facility - Originally had a Beautiful
Dance Floor - Now an Apartment House
Duality of Music Spirit in Hoboken -
Location of Sinatra's Early Music Career Successes and later Sinatra Fan
and family disappointments
Union Club - Success
-1935
Sinatra performed at the Union Club, a popular locale for dances and political
events, for $40 a week in 1935.
Originally called the Deutscher Club, it changed
its name during the first World War.
In the 1980s,
the building was converted into condominiums.
Union Club -
Disappointments for Many Hoboken Sinatra Fans
That's L:ife Quote - Funny as it may seem, Some People get their Kicks
Stomping on a Dream
1951 to 1952 - In approximately Marty
O'Brien Sinatra, Frank Father and City of Hoboken Fire Department Captain.
asked his son Frank to appear for FREE for just a few songs at the Hoboken
Fire Department Benevolent Association Fund Raiser
Musicians are affected by - Hometown Syndrome - where some locals are never
satisfied with the accomplishments of any hometown musician.
Around the 1950, 51, 52 post war teens did start to discover Danceable
Alan Freed's - Moondog Rock and Roll Party.
Franks and his parent were well known around Hoboken for their great generosity
in donating their time and making contributions for local churches,
the needy
and charitable causes. Frank, as musician donates his time to make an
appearance, for a worthy Charitable Fund raising cause.
Some highly selfish idiots who were very disrespectful at the Union Club Fire
Dept charity
fund raiser. Believe it or not
The Hometown Crowd was Not Receptive or respectful, Mr. Sinatra during his very first song and would
not stop.
Why should any musician who donates their time to charity as a volunteer have to put up with that kind of
selfish behavior.
The selfish few kids ruined it for so many Sinatra fans not only in Hoboken, but
all around the county of Hudson New Jersey.
Why wouldn't a local event provide any type of security or protection for the
band and performers for the venue or the event?
It is easy to understand, why Frank
Sinatra left the Union Club stage, said Good Night to the audience and was so
disappointed he never make public
appearances in Hoboken until 1984 with President Ronald Regan at the St Anns church
Festa Italiana..
Sinatra's Music was good enough to sing on great International stages to sold
out crowds all around the world, but a
few selfish individuals in Hoboken with
self motivated agendas ruined it for our City's dedicated, Frank Sinatra music
fans. .
Sadly - Yes Adversaries do try, to try to Stomp on Dreams, but Mr. Sinatra's tenacity helped him - endure and persevere.
DEDICATED FRANK SINATRA MEMORIALS IN HOBOKEN
The Frank Sinatra US Post Office - Hoboken NJ's
main Post Office - 76 Hudson Street
Dedicated on July 14, 1998, "in memory of Francis Albert Sinatra, Hoboken's gift
to the world," Frank Sinatra Park on the waterfront boasts impressive views of
the New York City skyline. A nearby section of River Road has been renamed Frank
Sinatra Drive.
Frank Sinatra Park Originally only Frank Sinatra
Drive between 4th and 8th Streets but many parts of the Park are all
along the Hoboken waterfront.
Dedicated on July 14, 1998, "in memory of Francis Albert Sinatra, Hoboken's gift
to the world," Frank Sinatra Park on the waterfront boasts impressive views of
the New York City skyline. A nearby section of River Road has been renamed Frank
Sinatra Drive.
Frank Sinatra Drive.
Is Hoboken's Eastern Most Road that runs all along the Waterfront of the Hudson
River and overlooks Hoboken's beautiful Manhattan Skyline
It runs a full mile from the Southern End of Hoboken at the Hoboken Lackawanna
Train and Ferry Boat Terminal to the Northern End of
Hoboken at 16th Street at the Todds Shipyards
Definitely Stop at:
PICCOLO'S - for a Bite to Eat and their Backroom Photo Tour - Best Photo Collection in Hoboken Daytime & AM Hours
DOM's Grand Bakery - to Sample Sinatra's Favorite Bread - Handmade Artisan Craftsmanship - ( You've Got to Try the Foccacio - WOW)
LEO'S GRANDEZVOUS Restaurant - Dinner Hours - Great Photos Only- Afternoon and Evening Hours
LEPORE'S CHOCOLATES - MEMORABILIA PICTURE AND MORE
FRANK SINATRA TOUR TOURS IN HOBOKEN NEW JERSEY
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Frank
Sinatra Birthplace Hometown
The City of Hoboken New Jersey for
Frank Sinatra 97th Birthday Celebration 2012
2012 All Week Celebration Sun Dec 9th - Sun Dec 16th
Frank Sinatra - The VOICE - Our First American IDOL - Our Frankie
BORN in
his Hoboken Home
- DEC 12th 1915
97th Birthday
- Weds DEC 12th 2012
Mr. Frank Sinatra's
Birthday Celebrated Annually here in his Hometown - Hoboken NJ
a full
Week of the Greatest Music, Frank Sinatra Tribute, Homage and Birthday Cake.
http://FrankSinatraBirthdayBash.com .
"No Other Vocalist in History has
Sung, Swung, Crooned
and Serenaded
into the
Hearts of the young and old. ..as
FRANCIS ALBERT SINATRA
our Consummate Artist from Hoboken
He is appreciated by Family members of All Ages."
MAYOR PACCULLI
- City of Hoboken New Jersey
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Birthday Celebration
Events, Locations and Times change each year.
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It's Always an Honor to meet so many Sinatra Pilgrims from around the
Globe,
here to share and offer tribute to Mr. Sinatra's Incredible Legacy to us all.
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