Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ, 07501, United States

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common?

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    Amenities

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

    About Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

    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.