Explore 100 years of architectural history at Trenton City Museum

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This article was originally published in the September 2018 Trenton Downtowner.

The Trenton Museum Society and FVHD Architects presents “Changing Face/Changing Place: A Look at the Architectural History of the Trenton Area” at the Trenton City Museum from September 15 through January 11.

The exhibition commemorates FVHD Architects’ 100th anniversary and includes historical and architectural photographs, drawings, and artifacts of the firm’s involvement with the Trenton-Mercer County region.

Founded in Trenton by PL Fowler in 1918, the firm has participated in creating several Trenton schools and public library buildings, Trenton public housing, the baseball stadium, and the Trent House restoration. Other area projects include the GM Fisher Body Plant and Ewing Township municipal and police buildings.

An opening reception is Sunday, September 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. 609-989-3632 or www.ellarslie.org.

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