Follow us on Facebook. May 22, Dr. In his lecture, Dr. Hunter discussed the history of Trenton as a port and trading hub at the head of navigation on the Del-aware River. Trenton emerged as an important focus of the fishing industry in the midth century. Beginning in the s, Trenton Landing aka Lamberton became a satellite port of Philadelphia with transatlantic and Caribbean shipping docking on the riverbank where the Route 29 tunnel is today.
Trenton Landing was a key supply station for American forces during the Revolutionary War and the port thrived into the early 19th century as sailing vessels began to be replaced by steamboats. Decline came as the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the railroads took business away from the waterfront from the s onward, but Trenton maintained a portly presence well into the 20th century with its marine terminal.
This presentation drew heavily on the historical and archaeological studies carried out over the past 20 years in connection with the reconstruction of Route Richard Hunter is president of Hunter Research, Inc. He holds a Ph. A long-time resident of Hopewell Township, Dr.
Hunter has authored numerous articles on topics of New Jersey history and archaeology and he lectures frequently throughout the region. The company provides historical, archaeological and historic architectural services to a wide range of public, private and non-profit clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States.
Hunter holds a Ph. Go Search. Past Events. Details Category: recent events.
