“The Lure of the City”

March 20, 2011

Ask any 12 Hobokenites why Hoboken is endearing to them, and you’re likely to hear a dozen different answers. But what draws in the newcomer? Historian Randall Gabrielan suggests that history is a major part of Hoboken’s appeal. It’s arguably the most historic square mile in New Jersey. But before someone gets to know the details of the city’s rich history, Gabrielan says, it’s apparent in the city’s built environment—its streetscapes and architecture—which even at first glance suggest that Hoboken is well preserved and yet has effectively undergone change and possesses an urban vibrancy.

Gabrielan visits the Museum on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. to discuss “The Lure of the City,” and to sign copies of his latest book, Hoboken—History and Architecture at a Glance, which focuses on Hoboken’s rich collection of historic structures.