Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

United States Custom House & Post Office

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

1. United States Custom House & Post Office Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1899, the U.S. Custom House and Post Office took over ten years to construct. The building is a unique and excellent example of Flemish renaissance revival style architecture in the United States, designed by master architects for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, William Martin Aiken and James Knox Taylor. It was listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Place in 2015.

Erected 2019 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 54.851′ N, 74° 10.297′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Lee Place, on the left when traveling south on Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Hamilton St, Paterson NJ 07505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

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and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Passaic County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (about 600 feet away); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (about 600 feet away); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); St. John's Cathedral (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

2. United States Custom House & Post Office Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.