NLTA made its prescence known at the Hoboken Art and Music Festival on May 4th with a booth that featured "Faces of Neumann Leather" - photos of some of the artists and businesses here.

Dozens of Hoboken residents stopped by to reminisce about Neumann and voice their support for our efforts to save the buildings. For instance, an elderly Hispanic woman came over with her grandson (as translator) to tell us that her first job when she moved here in the 1950s was at Neumann Leather.

At the end of the event all of us at the booth were more convinced than ever that there is a deep emotional connection, especially for old Hoboken residents, with this site. It has a special meaning for the city's immigrant population and is part of our folk history.

Thanks to all who came by to visit. It was a great day for the NLTA.