Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Great Falls Hydroelectric Station
Dedicated June 29, 1987
Photographed by Doran Howitt, April 2013
1. Great Falls Hydroelectric Station Marker
With deep appreciation for the cooperation and commitment of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy
The Honorable Frank X. Graves, Jr.
Mayor - the City of Paterson
The Honorable Roy P. Griffin
President - Paterson City Council
Council Members: [names not clear]
Erected 1987 by Paterson Municipal Utilities Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 54.905′ N, 74° 10.856′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It can be reached from the intersection of McBride Ave. and Wayne Ave.. Must walk down beside the river to see it. 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: The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Eric M. Graupe (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
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Other markers no longer nearby. The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Allied Textile Printing Site (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. It should say "RE-developed in response to...."
The original power plant was opened in 1914, but went out of use in 1969 due to antiquated machinery.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. More info about the power plant contained in this marker
Photographed by Doran Howitt, April 2013
2. Great Falls Hydroelectric Station
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
