Chambersburg

Neighborhood of Trenton, NJ

History

Chambersburg was an independent municipality from 1872 to 1888. Chambersburg was named for Robert Chambers, a founder of the area, whose family is memorialized by the local Chambers Street. Chambers died in 1865, shortly before the borough was created.

Chambersburg was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1872, from portions of Hamilton Township.

Industrial Heritage

John A. Roebling, the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, founded his wire making company in the neighborhood in 1849. Roebling's once produced wire for bridges nationwide including the Brooklyn and Golden Gate Bridges. The company was Trenton's largest and most famous employer.

The Roebling Machine Shop is the oldest building in the Roebling complex and now serves as host to numerous special events including Art All Night and the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.

Punk Rock Flea Market

Arts & Culture

The Punk Rock Flea Market is a curated collection of more than 200 vendors from eight states that sell everything from vintage clothing, original artwork, antiques, handmade jewelry, t-shirts, vintage toys, vinyl, bone jewelry, taxidermy, special attractions, celebrity appearances, as well as every other sort of interesting curiosity or unique collectible imaginable.

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UnitySquare Park
UnitySquare Park

Unity Square Park

Parks, Sports

The park, formly Colunbus Park, which fronts onto Hamilton Avenue.

Unity Square Park serves as home to the Chambersburg Little League at 'Catherine Ford Field' and has a T-ball field for the younger players. An extensive playground and generous amount of open and shaded lawn can be enjoyed here as well.

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Italian People's Bakery

Dining

Italian People's Bakery was started in 1936. For 75 years we have been serving Trenton and surrounding communities with the freshest and most delicious breads, cakes and pastries.

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Pollo Campero

Dining

We're not your typical chicken restaurant. At Pollo Campero, spice and seasonings are tasted throughout our chicken, not just on the outside. We offer a variety of chicken recipes: traditional hand-breaded, citrus grilled & extra crunchy. For pairings, we don't just serve sodas and tea, we serve Horchata and Mango. Our sides are prepared in the kitchen, not a factory. Our warm, delicious food is brought directly to your table and served with real plates and silverware. It's care and craft you can taste in every bite.

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Prince Fried Chicken
Prince Fried Chicken
Prince Fried Chicken

Prince Fried Chicken

Dining

Prince Fried Chicken is much more than just an eating place. Our crispy, crunchy and juicy chicken delicacies define chicken dishes in a completely new way. Come and let us serve you with our best fried chicken options.

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Porfirio's Italian Foods
Porfirio's Italian Foods

Casadeluna

Dining

Casadeluna is a Latin American cuisine as well as a Sports Bar, Bar and Grill. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, drinks and coffee.

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Frankye's

Dining & Nightlife

Frankye's, a Guatemalan food, offers grilled meats and seafood dishes. Mixed in with the Guatemalan specialties are standard European dishes (e.g. chicken with sausage and wine sauce, or chicken parmesan). We have a fully stocked bar. Also, late-night on Saturdays, there’s a dance scene.

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Chambers Lofts
Chambers Lofts

Chambers Lofts

Apartments

Trenton’s finest loft living spaces with huge windows, factory floors, brick walls and soaring ceilings. See our modern kitchens, fitness center, resident lounge, bike room and on-site laundry facility.

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