Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

About

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the nation.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Cultural Demonstrations
Food
Dining
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program

Location

40.91584645, -74.18021494

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