William Trent House

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William Trent House
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
William Trent House in 1996
William Trent House in 1996
Location: 15 Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey[1]
Coordinates: 40°12′45.69″N 74°45′57.71″W / 40.2126917, -74.7660306Coordinates: 40°12′45.69″N 74°45′57.71″W / 40.2126917, -74.7660306
Built/Founded: 1719
Architectural style(s): Georgian
Added to NRHP: April 15, 1970
NRHP Reference#: 70000388[2]
Governing body: Local

The William Trent House , the oldest house in Trenton was built for William Trent. He founded the eponymous town, which became the capitol of New Jersey. It has served as the residence for several Governors.[3]

Recently, the building has been undergoing renovation including a new visitors center, funded by a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust.[4] It serves as a historic house museum.

[edit] References

  1. ^ NHL Details
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ NHL Writeup
  4. ^ New Jersey Trust Grant

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