Mercer and Somerset Railroad

Dating from the advent (circa 1875) of the first railroad in Pennington, the short-lived Mercer and Somerset Railroad. Note the former depot building with its Gothic Revival details and vertical board and batten siding and much of the original interior detailing.

This building has had a sad history, being used by a number of businesses, including at one time the auto repair shop, Suburban Wrench. A group of carpenters were using this building as a work shop while they were renovating the adjacent building when this photograph was taken. I hope to take another photograph later this year, after the carpenters are done.

Read about the history of the Mercer and Somerset Railroad.

Let's return to back across Route 31. Go to Main Street and turn right.

page created April 2005