In the late 19th century Bainbridge House served as a boarding house for families and Princeton University students. In 1910 the owner, Princeton University, leased it to the Public Library, and in 1967 it became home of the Historical Society.

Mercer County is home to several historic sites including mansions such as the Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. Travel back in time by visiting these homes originally built in the 18th century and see where historical figures such as T.S. Eliot once resided.

Bainbridge House, built in 1766 by Job Stockton, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Princeton, New Jersey. Important historic events occurred there, including serving as lodging for members of the Continental Congress in 1783, and witnessing the birth of William Bainbridge, a hero of the War of 1812.

Built in 1766, the Bainbridge House still stands tall as one of the historic treasures of the Princeton area. Job Stockton, the builder and original owner of the house, was one of the first settlers in Princeton.

The Bainbridge House, constructed in 1766 on its existing site by Job Stockton, is one of the oldest buildings in Princeton and one of the best preserved examples of mid-Georgian architecture in the region.

Nassau Hall, colloquially known as Old Nassau, is the oldest building at Princeton University in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. [4] In 1783 it served as the United States Capitol building for four months.

Bainbridge House, built in 1766 by Job Stockton, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Princeton, New Jersey. Important historic events occurred there, including serving as lodging for members of the Continental Congress in 1783, and witnessing the birth of William Bainbridge, a hero of the War of 1812.

Built late 17th century, considered to be the oldest house still standing in Princeton. Built by the grandfather of Richard Stockton , a signer of the Declaration of Independence . The name derives from its presumed use as a barracks in the French and Indian War or American Revolution .

There are several noteworthy buildings located in the Mercer Hill Historic District. The Barracks (c.1696), located at 32 Edgehill Street, was where soldiers were quartered during the French and Indian Wars and possibly the Revolutionary War. It is perhaps the oldest house in Princeton.

Docent-led tours of six public rooms in the 1835, Greek Revival - style mansion are available on Wednesdays by reservation only. Visitors may also walk through the formal gardens and see Olden House, the original restored farmstead built between 1759 and 1765.