Tour Historical and Unique Hoboken Homes on Oct. 26 Museum House Tour

On Sunday, Oct. 26, the public has a chance to visit ten stunning Hoboken residences and a historic collection of Stevens family artifacts in the annual Hoboken House Tour, a fundraiser for the Hoboken Historical Museum.

The tour offers a signature mix of elegant Victorian row houses, contemporary condos, and a few historic buildings, including a grand residence on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology, and a chance to visit the Mary Stuart Stevens Baird room in the Samuel C. Williams Library on campus.

This year’s tour is packed with fascinating residences, leading tour goers through many different neighborhoods around Hoboken, from downtown to uptown, and offering amazing views from Maxwell Place and the Stevens campus. The self-guided tour takes about two to three hours on foot, with homes opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m.

For convenience, tour goers may pick up a House Tour booklet and start the tour from either of two locations: The Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., or the Hoboken Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield St. Homes may be visited in any order, and a map is included in the booklet. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 the day of the tour, museum members pay $30.

Volunteers are needed to staff the tour locations during the day. Please contact volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org for details.
About the Hoboken Historical Museum

Hoboken House Tour Highlights
· Several grand 19th century homes that have been reclaimed and restored to single-family residences after years as multifamily housing, with many original details preserved.

· Brand-new condominium buildings with the latest appliances and finishes, and Gold LEED-certified, energy-saving systems.
· The skillful touch of talented interior designers Carol Swift and Suzanne Cummings, integrating bold wallpapers, subtle colors and statement furniture pieces into harmonious retreats.

· Homes with idiosyncratic design, including a home filled with eclectic furniture that was salvaged, rebuilt or reclaimed, and many filled with homeowners’ cherished art collections.

· A loft-like space with concrete floors, exposed ductwork and skylights, with an industrial feel softened by comfortable elegant furnishings.

Tour goers can save time and money by buying tickets online, by visiting the Museum’s website, or by clicking on this link.

About the Hoboken Historical Museum

Founded in 1986, the Museum’s mission is to educate the public about Hoboken’s history, diverse culture, architecture and historic landmarks. In 2001, the Museum moved into one of the oldest buildings on the waterfront, in the former Bethlehem Steel shipyard, at 1301 Hudson St., in Hoboken, where it maintains a series of rotating exhibits.

The Museum is open six days a week. Museum hours are 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends.

The museum offers special exhibits, tours, events and lectures, as well as educational programs for adults and children on a weekly basis. An updated schedule of events and an online catalog of many items in its collections are available here. The Museum is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Information and photo courtesy of Melissa Abernathy, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator, Hoboken Historical Museum