Trenton War Memorial
Trenton War Memorial in 2026 | |
Interactive map of Trenton War Memorial | |
| Full name | Trenton and Mercer County War Memorial-Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building |
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| Address | 1 Memorial Drive |
| Location | Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°13′6″N 74°46′6″W / 40.21833°N 74.76833°W |
| Owner | State of New Jersey |
| Operator | New Jersey Department of State |
| Capacity | 1,833 (Patriots Theater) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1930–1932 |
| Opened | 1932 |
| Renovated | 1999 |
| Architect | Louis S. Kaplan |
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| Official website | |
Trenton and Mercer County War Memorial-Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building | |
| Area | 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival, Art Deco, Italian Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003480 |
| No parameter No. | 1803 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 11, 1986 |
| Designated No parameter | November 5, 1986 |
The Trenton and Mercer County War Memorial-Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building, commonly known as the Trenton War Memorial, is a historic performance venue and community center located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Constructed between 1930 and 1932, it was designed by architect Louis S. Kaplan as a memorial to the county's dead from World War I. Owned by the State of New Jersey and operated by the New Jersey Department of State, the building sits within the State Capitol Complex.
The building is anchored by the 1,833-seat Patriots Theater, a fully equipped auditorium that has hosted world-class artists, ensembles, and historic state events. The War Memorial was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1986, for its architectural and historical significance.