Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ivanhoe Wheelhouse
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Ivanhoe Wheelhouse Marker
This wheelhouse was built in 1865 to provide power for the Ivanhoe Paper Mill complex. The building housed in 87 Boyden turbine waterwheel capable of providing 200 horsepower.
The above photo from the early 1900s shows the wheelhouse on the left and the huge iron flume that carried water over the spillway basin to strike the turbine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 40° 54.852′ N, 74° 10.792′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Spruce Street south of McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, 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 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: Great Falls Raceway and Power System (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Ivanhoe Wheelhouse (here, next to this marker); Rogers Works (within shouting distance of this marker); The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (about 300 feet away); Captain Eric M. Graupe (about 300 feet away); Passaic Falls
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Marker in Paterson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Ivanhoe Wheelhouse
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Ivanhoe Wheelhouse and Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
5. Ivanhoe Wheelhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,403 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
