Overview
The Lower Trenton Bridge crosses the Delaware River into Pennsylvania and carries the famous sign "Trenton Makes, The World Takes".
History
The slogan went up in 1935, when Trenton was a major manufacturing city known for steel cable, rubber and pottery.
Today
The lit-up sign remains a symbol of Trenton.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.