Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lambert Tower
March 20, 2022
1. Lambert Tower Marker
This seventy-foot observatory tower was built by Catholina Lambert in 1896. Along with Lambert Castle, the structure was built reminiscent of castles in Great Britain where Lambert spent his childhood. After Lambert's death, the tower was open to visitors throughout the 1930s and was used by the United States military as a lookout for enemy aircraft during World War II.
Erected 2019 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 54.006′ N, 74° 10.48′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker can be reached from Park Road, one mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north. Located along the Yellow Trail in Garret Mountain Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watchung Ridge (here, next to this marker); In Memory Of Robert Dix Benson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Garret Mountain Reservation (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John's Cathedral (approx. 0.9 miles away); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial
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Regarding Lambert Tower. Lambert Castle was built in 1892 as the home of Catholina Lambert, the owner of a prominent silk mill in the City of Paterson.
Also see . . . Lambert Castle. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 22, 2022.)
via Journey Through Jersey, unknown
2. Lambert Tower
March 20, 2022
3. Lambert Tower Marker
Star Stationary Co., Tichenor Bros. (courtesy of Boston Public Library), circa 1935
4. Observatory Tower on top of the mountain above Lambert Castle, Paterson, N. J.
via Passaic County Historical Society, unknown
5. Lambert Castle Museum
Passaic County Historical Society website entry
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