The Old Eagle Tavern (historically known as the Eagle Tavern) is a historic building located at 431, 433 South Broad Street at the corner of Ferry Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The building was built in 1765 by Robert Waln. The building operated as a tavern and hotel from 1765 to 1896.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1972 for its architectural, commercial, and political significance.[4] The building is also a contributing property of the Trenton Ferry Historic District, which was listed on June 26, 2013.[5]
Old Eagle Tavern | |
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| Location | 431, 433 South Broad Street, corner of Ferry Street Trenton, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°12′47″N 74°45′34″W / 40.21306°N 74.75944°W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1765 |
| Part of | Trenton Ferry Historic District (ID13000355) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000801[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 1786[2] |
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| Added to NRHP | November 3, 1972 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 14, 1972 |
See also
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edit- ^ "National Register Information System – Old Eagle Tavern (#72000801)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 1, 2011. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "EAGLE HOTEL". Old Mill Hill Society. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ Pearson, George H. (August 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Eagle Tavern". National Park Service. With accompanying pictures
- ^ Tvaryanas, Damon; Scott, Douglas; Hunter, Richard (November 26, 2012). "Trenton Ferry Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.