Port Mercer Canal House, Historic canal house museum in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
The Port Mercer Canal House stands beside the Delaware and Raritan Canal, featuring period-accurate architectural elements from the 1830s construction era.
Built during the canal transportation age, this house provided accommodation for the bridgetender who operated the swing bridge for passing canal boats until 1934.
The Lawrence Historical Society maintains exhibits showcasing the daily life of canal workers and their families during the nineteenth century transportation network.
Visitors can access guided tours of the restored residence, which includes original features such as the basement fireplace and first-floor kitchen addition.
John Arrowsmith, the last bridgetender, lived in this house with his wife and eight children, managing canal operations while raising a large family.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.28670,-74.69590
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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