Firemen's Monument, Hoboken

The Firemen's Monument in Church Square Park is a bronze sculpture mounted on a granite base depicting a firefighter holding a child and lantern. The work displays carefully carved emblems and details across its pedestal.

This monument was built in 1891 and marks the shift from volunteer to professional firefighting in Hoboken. It received National Register designation in 1986 for its historical importance.

The monument serves as a gathering place where the community comes together for annual memorial services to honor firefighters. It has become a focal point for remembering those who dedicated their lives to this dangerous profession.

The monument is located at the western end of Church Square Park where Garden Street and 5th Street meet, making it easy to find. The open park setting allows you to view the sculpture from multiple angles.

Artist Caspar Buberl blended zinc and bronze materials while adding precise details of a historical firefighter uniform to the figure. This material combination and the craftsmanship reflect an unusual approach for public monuments of that era.