Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mullen-Wild House
This fire station is built on the site of a homestead occupied by one family from the late 19th century until the early years of the 21st century. The house was built in 1891 by Peter and Mary Doughaen and was inherited by their daughter Mary and her husband, Police Captain Eugene Wild whose family had lived in this section of Paterson from the 1840's. In 1970, Captain Wild left it to his daughter Eleanor and her husband, Dr. Richard W. Mullen. Throughout these many years, members of the family have devoted themselves to the Fire, EMS, Police and Educational services of the City of Paterson.
Erected 2015 by City of Paterson, New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 2015.
Location. 40° 54.669′ N, 74° 11.266′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on McBride Avenue (Route 639) just east of Dayton Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 McBride Ave, Paterson
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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 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: Hayden Heights Veterans Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter W. Porter Jr. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Christian E. Bueno-Galdos (within shouting distance of this marker); Spec. Kevin Joniel Rodriguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Lance Corporal Jesse James III U.S.M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); For God and Country (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish American War Medal of Honor Memorial (about 300 feet away); Operation Enduring Freedom (about 300 feet
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
2. Mullen-Wild House Marker affixed to the firehouse
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 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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