Bridge over Delaware River

Trenton, NJ

Trenton was an important industrial center during the 19th century and early 20th century and the sign on the bridge states this simply and elegantly.

Trenton was an early center for the manufacture of pottery (dishes, cups, storage jars). The Delaware-Raritan Canal was used to move raw materials and goods.
The steel rope for the Golden Gate Bridge and George Washington Bridge were made in Trenton by the Roeblings, who were also responsible for the design of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Trenton contained many, many manufacturing businesses who sold their goods all over the world. Many of he people who worked in manufacturing in Trenton were immigrants. Trenton and this bridge represent the American dream and American ingenuity.

Sandra