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.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

1942: Pee Wee Team

These boys played on the field that was located at Schiller and Buchanan Avenues - the site today occupied by the American Legion Post 313 building.

Friday, September 3, 2010

1949: Post 313 Fund Drive

Trenton Evening Times, March 23, 1949

Post 313 was constructed at Buchanan and Schiller Avenues not Buchanan and Lafayette as the caption states.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

1944: Legion Post Organizes

Trenton Evening Times, November 2,1944

A new American Legion Post numbered 313 was formed in Broad Street Park. Until a permanent home was constructed, the Post met at various places including the club house on Overlook Avenue, Rusling firehouse, the police station and Rowan School.