An expert on building restoration and preservation said Trenton officials need an immediate plan to save historical industrial buildings in the Roebling Block II area.
Paul Pennacchi, of A. Pennacchi & Sons, assured even the wall of one building that recently collapsed on Mott St. can be saved.
“But Trenton officials need to act quickly or else they may have to opt for demolition. That would be a shame to lose such beautiful and historic buildings,” Pennacchi advised. Pennacchi said years of neglect has allowed weather to impact the stability of the buildings.
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Years of neglect has delivered severe deterioration of once famous industrial buildings in Trenton.
(The Trentonian/L.A. Parker)
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Years of neglect has delivered severe deterioration of once famous industrial buildings in Trenton.
(The Trentonian/L.A. Parker)
The recent collapsed wall piled bricks along the sidewalk on the first block of Mott St. One resident said her house shook during the incident that occurred early Sunday morning.
No significant action has occurred since the collapse. A security or police guard remains near the building.
In 2018, newly-elected Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora led a cleanup of the area near S. Clinton Ave. ahead of predicted redevelopment projects. Eight years later, trespassers have breached most buildings leaving behind thousands of bottles, cans, mattresses, furniture, and various other items.
The Pennacchi family business founded in 1947 by Anthony G. Pennacchi, Sr. and his father Gaetano Pennacchi. A resume includes restoration of multiple commercial, religious, and residential buildings.
