Broad Street Park Yesteryears

Broad Street Park is one of the oldest sections of the Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is an area consisting of the environs of South Broad Street to the bluffs overlooking Spring Lake and the marshes of John A. Roebling Park. It is a primarily residential neighborhood. The Township's first fire company was organized there and the Township's original police station was located there for many years. Postings from Deutzville and Fairview Park are included.

Monday, June 24, 2013

1907: Spring Lake Wharf

The top photograph depicts the wharf that extended into Spring Lake used by patrons of White City Park to board boats for rides on the lake. The bottom photograph shows steps descending from the top of the bluff to the wharf. These steps can be seen in the top photograph on the left side and depicted by a white arrow. Remember to right click and Open Link in New Window to enlarge the pictures.