National Register of Historic Places

East Trenton Public Library

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
March 5, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000134

About this property

The East Trenton Public Library, in Trenton, New Jersey, was built as the Samuel Dickinson house, c. 1796 at the center of a large farm. In 1926 it became a public library, in which capacity it continues to serve. The building has a tremendous history, from its original use starting in 1796 as the home of the son of Revolutionary War General Philemon Dickinson, to its service as a home for Civil War orphans, a factory, and a school. In the 1920s, the building was being used by the Blue Triangle Club, an organization affiliated with the local YWCA, that served the community as a classroom, library, and child clinic. In 1926, the building was transformed into a branch of the Trenton Public Library system. This structure is the oldest building still standing in the East Trenton neighborhood.

Location

701 N. Clinton St.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.23533, -74.74132

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Trenton (First)
1776Revolutionary War
1.3 mi
Second Battle of Trenton Jan 2 1777
1777Revolutionary War
1.4 mi
Battle of Trenton Dec 26 1776
1776Revolutionary War
1.5 mi
First Battle of Trenton
1776Revolutionary War
1.6 mi

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When was East Trenton Public Library listed on the National Register?

East Trenton Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 2008.

What type of historic resource is East Trenton Public Library?

East Trenton Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for East Trenton Public Library?

The period of significance for East Trenton Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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