Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historic Site · New Jersey · National Park Service
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.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- 973-523-0370
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: Waterfalls
Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Cultural Demonstrations · Food · Dining · Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program
Photos
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