Pennsylvania Bridge
Pennsylvania Bridge
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A major bridge over the Delaware River that links New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,446 contributions
Sept 2021
We have seen this iconic bridge many, many times but finally drove through it. It is known as "Lower Trenton Bridge " or the "Trenton Makes Bridge" due to the famous sign. It has only two lanes and no toll is collected . It is really fun to drive through it.
There s a lot of interesting historical information about this bridge on line.
There s a lot of interesting historical information about this bridge on line.
Written 26 September 2021
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SM4309
Trenton, NJ27 contributions
Aug 2019
As told in song and story, the "Trenton Makes- The World Takes" illuminated letters recall the areas strong manufacturing history. Although many are gone, great stuff still comes out of Trenton! Pork Roll, for one!
Written 25 August 2019
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ems_jls
Marlboro, NJ135 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
On every Amtrak or Septa Regional ride back north I try to sit on the left side of the train so I can see the iconic sign all lit up at night. Doesn't describe Trenton anymore? Maybe not, but it once did, and that is good enough. And the bridge itself - which Wikipedia calls the Lower Trenton Bridge - is attractive in its own way as well.
Written 2 March 2019
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ANO1Hobo
12 contributions
Mar 2020
This is a very historical bridge. I just saw it a couple of days ago when I went to Trenton, NJ.
I went to Arm & Hammer Park to pick up my tickets for the Trenton Thunder.
I went to Arm & Hammer Park to pick up my tickets for the Trenton Thunder.
Written 15 March 2020
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Frederick G
Flemington, NJ383 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Even if you don't cross the river on it, it's especially beautiful illuminated. The Amtrak bridge in close proximity is also an older gem.
Written 11 November 2018
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tom K
Boca Raton, FL3,145 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Traveling in the Trenton NJ area or to it, this bridge offers quick on and off exits to Morrisville, Langhorne, and adjoining Pa towns as well as going into Trenton by car. Lawrenceville, Ewing, Hamilton areas. Also part of the e-z pass system . Good view of the Delaware River and the Trenton Makes World Takes Bridge
Written 1 June 2018
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hyppbytc69
Trenton, NJ146 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
It's a bridge to get from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and back again. well kept, traffic moves along nicely.
Written 4 January 2018
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Marriott_Devotee
Joisey - the Corruption State229 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
The early 20th Century was a great time for railroad expansion as the overall industrial economy was strong, some early mergers had begun to consolidate the industry and profits were strong. Routes, especially through major cities were being rationalized, grades were being separated and new infrastructure was being constructed. A new crossing over the Delaware River, just below the fall-line was built in 1903 over stone arches that would allow small packet boats to access points up-river, yet be strong enough to withstand the flooding that sometimes occurred.
The "plus" or weirdness about this sign is the "Trenton Makes, the World Takes" motto that was coined in 1910 when the city was a very large manufacturing center (steel, porcelain, wire rope, etc) and then installed on the bridge in 1935.
Today it's a cute motto that one can see from the US1 crossing downstream, and in a few movies ("Baby it's You", "Stealing Home") and doesn't make sense at all, since all Trenton does is pass laws and run a social welfare program for its poor residents. Except for a few highlights, the city is kind of a dump, and "The World Excretes; Trenton Eats" would be more applicable.
The "plus" or weirdness about this sign is the "Trenton Makes, the World Takes" motto that was coined in 1910 when the city was a very large manufacturing center (steel, porcelain, wire rope, etc) and then installed on the bridge in 1935.
Today it's a cute motto that one can see from the US1 crossing downstream, and in a few movies ("Baby it's You", "Stealing Home") and doesn't make sense at all, since all Trenton does is pass laws and run a social welfare program for its poor residents. Except for a few highlights, the city is kind of a dump, and "The World Excretes; Trenton Eats" would be more applicable.
Written 11 April 2016
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Sebastiano S
Hamilton, NJ196 contributions
There is a good place to catch some nice smallies in the Delaware and this bridge is one of them as the 6 supports offer good cover.
Written 21 September 2013
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BobZ9
Lawrenceville, NJ287 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
This old stone railroad bridge has withstood a lot of floods and storms on the Delaware River... Not sure of it's age... But for sure its over 65 years old... They built things to stay around in the old days...
Written 7 July 2013
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Is there somewhere to park to view the bridge rather than drive over it?
Written 27 March 2022
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