Princeton, NJ

Welcome Students is popping up all around Princeton lately. The Class of 2012 is coming to campus. Registration day is August 30^th, but a lot of students and families are seen touring the 500-acre Princeton University Campus.

Princeton is rich in history with traditions and lore and has been hailed by generations of Princetonians as "the best old place of all".

Princeton was the very first college to call her campus a "campus".

On a beautiful, crisp summer day I decided to take a stroll thru the University grounds and take in the beauty of the Princeton University Campus

Located in Princeton Borough between Bayard Lane and Chambers Street (behind our NATIONS Real Estate office) is Bank Street. I first discovered Bank Street when looking for a parking space and thought it was an alley. Much to my delight, I discovered a variety of Victorian Homes and un-metered parking spaces with a two hour time limit.

Bank Street is designated "Historic District Preservation" by the Princeton Borough Historic Preservation Office.

The homes on Bank Street were constructed in the late 19^th century as "modest residences". They are two story buildings, eleven total on the street. The homes are single and twins, featuring bay windows and wood sitting porches decorated with spindle valances. The exterior accents are also scalloped, diamond and fish scale. There are approximately eleven properties on the street, mostly all seasonally decorated for the holidays and now in the summer with plantings, flower boxes and decorative bird houses. The homes, sitting close to the street and each other are reminiscent of another time and place.

Palmer Square, Princeton NJ

Palmer Square, located in Princeton, NJ across from Princeton University is hosting a Summer Fun on the square.

The Summer Music Series is FREE and runs on Saturdays between 2-4 pm. This festive event is featuring the Karl Latham Group on Saturday, August 2nd. The music from these series can be heard thru out Palmer Square and Nassau Street.

Enjoy the fun, stroll the SummerFun on the Square Palmer Square Summer Sidewalk Sales on Saturdays between 10:00 am and 8:30 pm.

Parking is available both metered and garage.

Hope to see you there,

Princeton, NJ

Than you may want to get to the Princeton Public Library on Monday evening, 7/21, at 7:00PM.

No, Janet won't be there, but actress and audiobook performer CJ Critt will be.

CJ, is known as the voice of Stephanie Plum, the main character of Janet Evanovitch's popular murder mystery books, and has recorded 17 books for this best selling author. Ms. Crit will give her audience a behind the scenes peek at the world of audio performance and will read several exerpts from the author's works. This should be fun!

For more information go to www.princetonlibrary.org

Lisa Ryan, Your Princeton and Montgomery Real Estate Specialist

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Greater Mercer County Area - Featured Hot Spots for the week of July 14^th, 2008

This is the second of my weekly series of "Featured Hot Spots" I'll be posting. If there is something you'd like to add or would like featured don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Princeton has always been a fond memory to me. As a child, my grandmother lived in Princeton and my brother and I spent many a summer day at Gram's house. Impi Daniels my grandmother "Gram" will be 100 years young this month. This one is for you Gram, Love ya!!

Princeton was every kids dream, with all the history and charm just walking the streets. My grandmother actually shared the company of Albert Einstein when she worked at the university as part of the maintenance workers. One of my favorite stops was always the Princeton Public Library we would spend hours just reading.

Princeton is not just home to an Ivy League school, it is also a historical landmark filled with culture and leisure activities. You can tour through 18^th and 19^th-century buildings or wander through Princeton's Battlefield State Park.

If shopping is more your thing, you will be interested in visiting Palmer Square, one of the area's most upscale shopping venues with everything from clothing to specialty foods, home furnishings, and custom stationery.

Princeton is also well known for it's five-star amenities. You can get anything from a hamburger and fries to places like Mediterra and one of my personal favorites favorites The Ferry House. For some after dinner drinks, you may want to check out Triumph Brew Pub.

After a good meal and a nice stroll through this historic town, a great way to end the evening if you're in the mood to laugh you can go to Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club.

Stay tuned for next week's "Hot Spots" and as always for all your real estate needs contact me at (609) 448-2222 .

For all your real estate needs visit us on the web at www.RobbinsvilleHomeforSale.com or www.TriCountyHomes4Sale.com.

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