Cadwalader Heights House and Garden Tour

10/25/2026

Two neighbors, Dangerous Women Three. Check out artworks by Cadwalader Heights neighbors Tracy Patterson and Robin Robinson at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in the Dangerous Women Three exhibit, Oct. 23-Jan. 10.

Pairing 90 women artists of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York with historic women figures who inspired their new works, DANGEROUS WOMEN THREE is the third iteration – and 30th anniversary – of a concept first created, researched, and presented for Trenton Avant Garde, Inc. by curator Tricia Fagan.

10/12/2026

All the history of our neighborhood in one book: If you enjoyed the House Tour either in person or virtually and want to learn more, you may be interested in A History of Cadwalader Heights, written by architectural historian and former neighbor Glenn Modica. It is a carefully researched history of the people, planning, development, and building of Cadwalader Heights, plus pages sharing the history of ownership of each home. This new, second edition of the book also includes a section highlighting Cadwalader Heights community activities.

If you order a copy, we'll throw in a free 2026 House Tour program that includes descriptions of all the homes on the tour along with favorite recipes from the homeowners.

The book is $32 per copy and we will mail it to you. To order, check out more details about the book and select the PayPal link on our neighborhood website: cadwaladerheights.com.

09/27/2026

That's a wrap, time to celebrate! Neighbors and volunteers gathered after the tour to celebrate the tour funds raised for our nonprofit beneficiary HomeWorks, and to share stories from the day.

Thank you to our guests, homeowners, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, and all members of the neighborhood and the city of Trenton who made it possible! And thank you to The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie for your partnership and hosting registration. Despite inclement weather, the day was a wonderful affirmation of the magic that happens when everyone shows up to build community!

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: And here we are on our final stop, the home of John and Tracy Patterson. This Tudor Revival home with Craftsman influences was built in 1911; it was once home to Mary Roebling, who was the first woman in charge of any major bank in the United States. Tracy and John love the history of the neighborhood and park, and they have undertaken many renovations to the home. On this virtual tour, see all the interior design genius within!

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: And now we're heading over to Belmont Circle, for our tenth stop, this time at Sam and Teska Frisby's beautiful Tudor Revival home built in 1914. Their home's exterior is newly painted, and the interior is imbued with light, color, and love of family and community service. The Frisby family has lived in Cadwalader Heights since 2003 and this is the sixth time their home has been on the House Tour. "To us, community is a group of individuals and families connected by geographic proximity but intentionally support one another throughout life's journey," say Sam and Teska.

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: It's time for the ninth stop, at the Parkside Avenue home of Chris and Annika Barber and their dog Gustav. Even though a giant tree came down on their property the night before, Annika welcomed guests into their wonderfully unique home, full of cool details, two pet axolotls, and art by friends. Since the last house tour, they have renovated their entryway and added new art to the walls. Enjoy!

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: Ready for your eighth stop? We're heading down Whittier Avenue and up the new bluestone steps to the home of David Kimzey. Another incredible work-in-progress, this five-bay center hall Colonial Revival home with brick exterior has a flat-roofed portico with Tuscan columns, and an enclosed sun porch. Visitors got to see many renovations underway to this home whose past residents have included former New Jersey governor Richard Hughes and his wife Betty, as well as former New Jersey state senator Joseph Merlino.

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: It's time for the seventh stop on the tour, the home of Greg Usberti and Emily Kazmac. Their brick Colonial home on Whittier was built in 1923, and they lovingly restored it over the past few years. They were a "work-in-progress" on the 2023 tour, and proudly showed their finished (well, our homes are never really finished) home this year--and it is a showstopper! "We appreciate living among people who recognize how special the neighborhood is and care about preserving it," say Greg and Emily. You can follow their home's story on Instagram .

09/27/2026

A Virtual Tour: Ready for "The Castle?" Come with us to the sixth stop on the tour, the home of new neighbors Neeta and Rakesh Joshi, on the corner of Parkside and Bellevue. They were excited yesterday to welcome visitors to their home as a work-in-progress.

As they finish furnishings and renovations, they envision continuing the home's tradition of hosting many neighborhood parties. "Community is people who you slowly get closer to all the time," say the Joshis. "It's all the little things you do together, like picking up litter, sharing chili on the stoop, talking at gatherings."

09/27/2026