The history of trenton, new jersey. Long history. S a for the united states, it is very old. It was founded in 1679. An important part in the American Revolution, then a long part in the industrial revolution. There are a lot of great thats what makes trenton special. It was a mix of old and new is what makes cities great. Thee took a driving tour of city with architect and Trenton Historical Society member john hatch. We are just going to head up to the corner then you will make a left. These barracks were built for the french and indian war, the building was built in 1758. There were i think three other barracks built in new jersey but it human one that is still in existence. Now its a museum, a great museum. They do reenactments in the front courtyard, including musket fire. [laughter] if you are not used to it that can because for concern, my office is right across the street so we hear it all the time. [laughter] this is west state street. We are approaching the statehouse the sta
It was a mix of old and new is what makes cities great. We took a driving tour of the city with architect and Trenton Historical Society member john hatch. We are just going to head up to the corner then you will make a left. These barracks were built for the french and indian war, the building was built in 1758. There were i think three other barracks built in new jersey but it human one that is still in existence. Now its a museum, a great museum. They do reenactments in the front courtyard, including musket fire. [laughter] if you are not used to it that can because for concern, my office is right across the street so we hear it all the time. This is west state street. We are approaching the statehouse the statehouse is right there. We are starting restoration work so thats why some windows are blocked up. The oldest part of the statehouse is from 1792, which remains the second oldest statehouse still in use. This estate 3, 1 of the main tracks. Really beautiful old houses along her