architecture in Trenton.

Landmark

New Jersey State House

1911

The New Jersey State House is the capitol building of New Jersey, located in Trenton, and is the third-oldest state house in continuous legislative use in the United States. Originally built in 1792, it has been rebuilt and expanded many times, most notably regaining its current gold-leafed dome after an 1885 fire; the present dome and building configuration date to 1911. It houses the Senate and General Assembly chambers along with the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, and other state departments.

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Landmark

New Jersey State Prison

John Haviland

The New Jersey State Prison, formerly Trenton State Prison, was designed by John Haviland and is the oldest prison in New Jersey and one of the oldest correctional facilities in the United States. It remains the state's only completely maximum-security institution, housing the most difficult and dangerous male offenders in the system. Beyond confinement, the facility has long paired custody with treatment services like education and social work.

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Landmark

Old Barracks Museum

1758

The Old Barracks Museum, at 101 Barracks Street, was built in 1758 to house soldiers of the British Army during the French and Indian War. It is the only remaining colonial barracks in New Jersey and one of the few tangible surviving pieces of the 1776 Battle of Trenton. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its significance in military history, and now operates as a state-run historic site and museum.

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Georgian

William Trent House

The William Trent House, at 15 Market Street, was built in 1719 for William Trent, who founded the town that became Trenton and grew into New Jersey's capital. It is the oldest surviving building in Trenton and has served as the residence of three governors. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970, for its significance as an example of Early Georgian Colonial architecture.

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International Style

New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles Building

1961

The New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles Building, also known as the Looman Building, is an International Style office building at 25 South Montgomery Street, designed by Kramer, Hirsch & Carchidi and completed in 1961 by Looman Associates. It served as the sole home of the state DMV from 1961 to 1993 and has been unoccupied since.

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