Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry B. Haines Memorial Park
Dedicated to the long time editor and publisher of the Morning/Evening News Harry B. Haines (1882 – 1972) who fought successfully to bring historic recognition to Paterson’s Great Falls as the Cradle of Industrialization in the Western Hemisphere.
Dedicated by
Hon. Lawrence F. Kramer – Mayor
Paterson City Council
Frank X. Graves, Jr. – Council President
Irene D. Marcantonio Raymond Cassetta
Nicholas DeLuccia III Marian Rauschenbach
Dominick DeMarco Samuel Hughes
Martin Barnes Cyril Yannarelli
Erected by Mayor and City Council of Paterson.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 54.915′ N, 74° 10.778′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue. Marker is located in Haines Overlook Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Overlook Park (a few steps from this marker); The Allied Textile Printing Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Eric M. Graupe (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
More about this marker. A bas relief of Harry B. Haines appears at the top of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.