Statue of Frank Sinatra

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Statue of Frank Sinatra
ArtistCarolyn D. Palmer
Year2021
SubjectFrank Sinatra
Dimensions9 ft (2.7 m) (height)
LocationHoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Coordinates40°44′30″N 74°01′34″W / 40.741591°N 74.026039°W / 40.741591; -74.026039Coordinates: 40°44′30″N 74°01′34″W / 40.741591°N 74.026039°W / 40.741591; -74.026039

The statue of Frank Sinatra in Hoboken, New Jersey is located along Sinatra Park section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway named for local legend Frank Sinatra,

Statue[]

Sinatra Park Amphitheater

The 6-foot (1.8 m) tall bronze work sits atop a round pedestal inscribed with Francis Albert Sinatra. It depicts Sinatra at the age of 45 leaning against a lamppost and tipping his hat. It was created by Carolyn D. Palmer and dedicated in 2021 on December 12, the date of Sinatra's birthday in 1915.[1][2] A plaque placed by the city in 1989 is also located in the park.[3]

Significance[]

Sinatra's early life was spent in Hoboken, where he was born and raised.[3] He was awarded the Key to the City of by Mayor Fred M. De Sapio on October 30, 1947.[4] In 2003 the city's main post office was designated the Frank Sinatra Post Office Building. [5]

A bronze plaque, placed two years before Sinatra’s death in 1998, marks the site of the house where he was born.[3] There is also a commemorative marker in front of Hoboken Historical Museum, which has artifacts from his life and conducts Sinatra walking tours through the city.[6]

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References[]

  1. ^ "More Photos: New Frank Sinatra Statue On The Hoboken Waterfront". Hoboken, NJ Patch. December 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Zeitlinger, Ron (December 9, 2021). "Hoboken to unveil tribute to hometown legend Frank Sinatra Sunday". The Jersey Journal.
  3. ^ a b c "In Frank's Footsteps: The Sinatra Walking Tour". New Jersey Monthly. December 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "B+W copy photo of Mayor Fred DeSapio presenting Frank Sinatra with Key to the City at Hoboken City Hall, Hoboken, Oct. 30, 1947. - Print, Photographic". Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Reporter, Hudson (May 27, 2003). "Start spreading the news Post office renamed to honor Frank Sinatra".
  6. ^ West, Teri (June 16, 2021). "Ol' Blue Eyes returning to Hoboken in December, and he'll stay awhile". The Jersey Journal.

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