Cadwalader Heights in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cadwalader Park, Trenton
The Park: In 1888, the City of Trenton bought 80 acres originally outside its borders for its first city park, named for its Colonial chief burgess (mayor), Thomas Cadwalader.
The Designer: Designed between 1890 and 1892 by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted (New Jersey's only park planned by Olmsted Senior), the first plantings were completed in 1891. Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., with Calvert Vaux, designed Central Park of New York City in 1858, then went on to design numerous parks across the country.
The Canal: The Delaware & Raritan (D&R) Canal was built for transportation purposes in 1834. It was abandoned 99 years later due to the competition from railroads and trucking. The D&R Feeder Canal is a recreational park and trail operated by the State of New Jersey.
The Structures:
• Ellarslie: An 1848 Italianate villa designed by noted Philadelphia architect John Notman was originally built as a private home and is currently home to the Trenton City Museum.
• The Cottage: Current administrative offices for City of Trenton Division of Natural Resources, built circa 1860.
• John A. Roebling Statue: Honoring Trenton industrialist and designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, dedicated 1908.
• Soldiers and Sailors (Civil War)Monument: Dedicated 1909.
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• Swamp Angel (Civil War Cannon): Moved to the park in 1961
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 40° 14.253′ N, 74° 47.346′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Cadwalader Heights. Marker is on Trenton Road just east of Theater Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton NJ 08618, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Deer & Monkeys & Bears, Oh My! (within shouting distance of this marker); Briar Patch (within shouting distance of this marker); Before the Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Swamp Angel (about 300 feet away); Ellarslie (about 300 feet away); Mercer County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Cadwalader Park (about 600 feet away); Trenton's Cadwalader Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
