National Register of Historic Places

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
May 13, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001503

Location

260 N. Willow St.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.22614, -74.76712

Significance

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station is a building in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1979, under reference number 79001503. It is recognized for its significance in Industry, Commerce and Architecture.

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Trenton Battle Monument
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0.1 mi
Bellevue Avenue Colored School
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0.2 mi
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
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0.3 mi
First Presbyterian Church
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0.3 mi
Trenton Friends Meeting House
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0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Trenton Dec 26 1776
1776Revolutionary War
0.5 mi
First Battle of Trenton
1776Revolutionary War
0.7 mi
Battle of Assunpink Creek (Second Trenton)
1777Revolutionary War
0.8 mi
Second Battle of Trenton
1777Revolutionary War
1.1 mi

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When was Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station listed on the National Register?

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station?

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station?

The period of significance for Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Freight Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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