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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 3 MIN

Historic Nail House in Bridgeton NJ

from The Bridgeton Beacon · host The Bridgeton Beacon

Exciting news for Bridgeton!The historic Nail House at the entrance to City Park is reopening. Thanks to the volunteer professionals at CHABA (Center for Historic American Building Arts), this 200-year-old building has been beautifully restored — from structural supports and clapboards to its iconic two-faced clock.The Nail House isn’t just a landmark — it’s a story of resilience. It powered the Cumberland Nail & Iron Works, brought water from Sunset Lake through a mile-long raceway, and laid the foundation for Bridgeton’s thousand-acre City Park.As CHABA says: This little building is HUGE.We can’t wait to welcome the public back inside for tours, community events, and celebrations of Bridgeton’s history.

Exciting news for Bridgeton!The historic Nail House at the entrance to City Park is reopening. Thanks to the volunteer professionals at CHABA (Center for Historic American Building Arts), this 200-year-old building has been beautifully restored — from structural supports and clapboards to its iconic two-faced clock.The Nail House isn’t just a landmark — it’s a story of resilience. It powered the Cumberland Nail & Iron Works, brought water from Sunset Lake through a mile-long raceway, and laid the foundation for Bridgeton’s thousand-acre City Park.As CHABA says: This little building is HUGE.We can’t wait to welcome the public back inside for tours, community events, and celebrations of Bridgeton’s history.

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