TOWN SPOTLIGHT
THE HISTORIC CITY OF TRENTON GUEST AUTHOR
BY BRYAN EVANS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, GREATER TRENTON
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rom views of the iconic Trenton Makes Bridge over the Delaware River to the renowned architecture and diverse culture spanning the downtown—it’s hard to deny the beauty of our state’s historic capital city. Trenton has deep roots embedded in the soul of American history, and is home to the famous spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware. The city’s slogan, Trenton Makes, the World Takes, emerged when the city was known as a manufacturing city—
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most famous for iron, steel, and rubber industries. Companies like Trenton Iron Co. and John A. Roebling’s Sons Co. thrived in the city during the late 1800s. A mix of old charm with newer construction, Trenton’s rich cultural amenities and residential possibilities continue to make it attractive even amid impacts of COVID-19. According to New Jersey Realtors® December 2020 housing market report, Trenton City’s median sales price clocked in at $205,000, a 25 percent increase compared to
December 2019. Trenton also saw a 29 percent increase in closed sales in 2020 according to New Jersey Realtors® end of year report. With three international airports an hour away and direct access to trains and buses, Trenton has unparalleled transit access and is known as a central meeting place between New York City and Philadelphia. The Trenton Transit Center connects with out-ofstate public transportation lines such as New York’s Amtrak and Pennsylvania’s Septa making it easy for commuters to get into the city, and Trenton is
