Lambertville Historic District

Lambertville Historic District contains more than 680 preserved buildings spanning Federal, Victorian, and Italianate styles distributed across multiple streets centered on Bridge Street. The buildings range from small row houses to larger commercial structures that line the main corridors.

The district grew as a river settlement but transformed dramatically with the arrival of the Delaware and Raritan Canal in 1830 and railroad service beginning in 1851. These transportation links elevated the town from a small community into a commercial hub.

Today the district functions as a thriving center for artists and galleries, where creative work happens in historic storefronts and converted buildings. This artistic identity has shaped how locals and visitors experience and use the streets.

The district is best experienced on foot, as most sites are within a short walk from the town center. Walking tours are regularly offered and provide context about the buildings and their histories.

The Holcombe House served as General George Washington's headquarters on two separate occasions during the Revolutionary War, in 1777 and again in 1778. This rare double connection to the commander-in-chief makes it a landmark with direct ties to crucial military decisions.

Location: Lambertville

GPS coordinates: 40.36611,-74.94278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04