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

Curie

 
 
Curie Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
1. Curie Marker
Inscription.
In Memoriam
Charles Curie
1842   -----   1910
A model citizen
A patriotic soldier
A loyal friend
A good man and
-----   true   -----
A tribute from
the citizens of
Paterson • 1913

 
Erected 1913 by Citizens of Paterson.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
 
Location. 40° 54.989′ N, 74° 8.209′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on East Side Park Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in East Side Park in Paterson, NJ. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Godwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic County Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Simeon Van Winkles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morlot Ave - 33rd St. Bridge Over the Passaic River (approx. half a mile away); The York Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Fair Lawn Police Officer Mary Ann Collura (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fair Lawn Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
 
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The monument consists of a bust of Charles Curie atop a granite base. The rear of the base contains a wreath with crossed swords.
 
Paterson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
2. Paterson Marker
A well-known Paterson philanthropist, Charles Curie was born in France and came to America as a child. He served in the Civil War, attaining the rank of captain, before becoming a successful lawyer and real estate developer.
Marker in East Side Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
3. Marker in East Side Park
The Curie monument is one of several located in Paterson's East Side Park.
Rear of Curie Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
4. Rear of Curie Marker
Sculptor's Mark image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
5. Sculptor's Mark
Charles Curie
Born 1842   Died 1910
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Geo. T. Biewster
Sculptor   1913
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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