Forever in Our Hearts
Remembering the Victims of
September 11, 2001
Gone But Will Never Be Forgotten
Dedicated this
11th Day of September 2013
in the
Borough of Bloomingdale — — Map (db m191180) HM
The site of the Revolutionary War era Pompton Mutiny which occurred in the cold harsh winter of 1781. It was in the eastern valley overlooking Bloomingdale that an encampment of weary troops mutinied. Consequently, their two ringleaders were . . . — — Map (db m12332) HM
This waterway, conceived in the 1820's, linked Pennsylvania's coal fields, New Jersey's iron industry and New York's commercial markets. For 100 years it flowed between the Delaware and Hudson Rivers.
Gloria J. Kolodziej, Mayor, City of Clifton . . . — — Map (db m64208) HM
1913 Sunday Rallies-As many as 20,000 silk workers used Haledon’s Botto House as a focal point for rallies during a seven month strike.
The second floor balcony served as a speaker’s platform for famous leaders of America & Europe.
Gift of Terry . . . — — Map (db m94679) HM
The Botto House was the focal point for striking workers during the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913. Eva Botto (standing in this photo) daughter of Pietro and Maria Botto, and a striking silk mill worker, appears with a friend (seated left) and labor . . . — — Map (db m94678) HM
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine.
Presented to the Board of Education by the Honorable Ex-Mayor of the Borough of . . . — — Map (db m125719) WM
May We Learn From Those Who
Died For Peace That Life Is
Worth Far More Than Most Of
Us Take Time To Realize.
* Korea *
Gordon N. Ripatranzone • Russell Van Natta • Peter J. Schuil • Theodore Van Natta • Bernard Van Raay
* Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m38474) WM
Honor Roll
Borough Of Hawthorne
1917 World War 1919
Herbert V. Anderson • Frank M. Ackerson • Oliver W. Alyea • Lambert W. Atsma • David Ardell • Archie Aprile • Pierno Aprile • Clarence M. Berry • John Roy Benjamin • Edward Barlow • Peter . . . — — Map (db m32424) HM
They Suffered, Bled, And Gave
Their Lives To Preserve Our
Freedom. Our Debt Of Gratitude
Must Forever Remain In Our Hearts
World War II
James L. Mastrogiovanni • Alfred W. Bohny • Michael Campanell • Joseph T. Duffy • James Edgar • Allison . . . — — Map (db m32423) HM
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A Tribute To The Men And
Women Of Little Falls Who
Gave The Full Measure
Of Devotion To Their Country
In The World War
Killed In Action
Henry Buikema
Died In The Service
Austin Loran
James Storey Moon . . . — — Map (db m32415) HM
Created 1780 by Revolutionary War troops of General Lafayette, while manning outposts to watch British troop movements. New Jersey Historical Society Donated by Lewis Montesano — — Map (db m36149) HM
Dedicated in Honor of the Men of
Newfoundland
Who Served in the World War
1917 — 1919
Died in Service
Whitney Bowles · Fowler Hoyt · Ernest Rhinesmith · J. Elmore Terwilliger
—
Archie E. Angle · Raymond E. Angle · Emil E. . . . — — Map (db m141508) HM
George Chamberlain
House
circa 1874
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m111751) HM
In honor of the men of Oak Ridge who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War 1917 – 1919 --------------- Ernest Angle George Beatty George Buntzen Charles S. Coursen David Cole Holbart Cole Frank Davenport . . . — — Map (db m35066) HM
American troops, encamped between the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, were ordered by Washington, Nov. 21, 1776, to cross the Passaic here. After burning the bridge, they marched across Jersey. The Blanchard House often was used as a headquarters. — — Map (db m33516) HM
Rev. James H. Penn (1880-1977) was a trailblazer and civil rights advocate who became the first Black lawyer in the City of Passaic and Passaic County in 1909. He played a crucial role in the passage of the groundbreaking 1917 legislation that . . . — — Map (db m310575) HM
To keep in perpetual remembrance the names of the real Daughters of the American Revolution buried here Rachel Benson • Lena Brower • Maria Egbertse • Peggy Garrison •Elizabeth Hoffer • Margaret Kenter • Mary Kinsey • Jane Mead • Annie Montanie • . . . — — Map (db m36164) HM
Erected by Passaic City Post
No. 504 V.F.W.
To honor
General John J. Pershing
who stood here May 30, 1924
to review and address the
World War veterans
Dedicated November 11, 1938 — — Map (db m7044) HM
[ Side One: ] A tribute of honor to George Washington and his army, and a memorial to the spirit that founded and preserved the Republic. [ Side Two: ] Washington Unique in character Blameless in private life and public office Champion of . . . — — Map (db m33530) HM
This tablet marks the grave of Henry Garritse who died July 13, 1805, aged 84. A revolutionary patriot, member of the Committee of Correspondence, Provincial Congress, and first member of the legislature from Acquackanonk. Claverack Chapter . . . — — Map (db m36155) HM
This stone marks the site of the old district school of Acquackanonk dating from 1693 to 1870 also known as Nassau Hall Academy (then two stories in height) where boys prepared for Princeton College many of them becoming well known ministers, . . . — — Map (db m36161) HM
These two tombstones stood at the heads of the graves about 75 feet northwest of this spot. The bolt and shaft bearing were taken from the old gristmill at John Halmagh Post’s birthplace, Sloughter Dam, now 472 River Road, Garfield, New Jersey. . . . — — Map (db m36152) HM
In memory of the Minute Men of 1776 and the soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War and especially of Captain John H. Post who lies buried here and whose destruction of Acquacknonk Bridge saved General Washington’s army from capture in its . . . — — Map (db m36151) HM
Washington’s Headquarters Nov. 21, 1776 was situated about one hundred feet west of this tablet. The entrance to the old Revolutionary Bridge was nearly opposite this spot.
Reset by the Acquackanock Landing Chapter D.A.R. 1930 — — Map (db m7045) HM
This property granted for church purposes by the Lord Proprietors of East Jersey 294 years ago, in the year 1682. Provision was made in the grant for a triangle or “gore” for the church. The first church building, “Old . . . — — Map (db m36162) HM
Under the parent of this tree Washington first took command of the American Army July 3rd 1775. Planted by the Aquackanonk Landing Chapter D.A.R. 1932 — — Map (db m33534) HM
To Honor William Alexander – Lord Stirling 1725 – 1783 American Patriot – Friend of Washington Lord Stirling crossed Acquackanonk Bridge with eight regiments of New Jersey Militia, November 14, 1776. Set up headquarters at . . . — — Map (db m33521) HM
This monument was sculpted by Gaetano Federici in 1931. It was originally located at the southwest corner of Mill Street and Oliver Street to commemorate the Dublin Spring used by the Irish-American community during the 1800’s. It was moved to it’s . . . — — Map (db m43157) HM
In memory of Abraham Godwin Pioneer of Paterson • Patriot • Soldier Captain of Marines in The War of the Revolution Born November 23, 1724 Died in the service of his country February 7, 1777 Buried at Fishkill New York Placed by the Captain . . . — — Map (db m33139) HM
Always on guard that no infringement on the rights of veterans be commited, he has earned for himself the title of Mister Veteran of the City of Paterson, N.J.
Dedicated Nov. 8, 1964 by the Paterson Veteran's Council.
Harry B. Haines, Hon. . . . — — Map (db m20017) HM
Columbus
This memorial pioneers in initiating and symbolizing a national movement for the Americanization of Columbus Day in the United States. Thousands of Patersonians of all racial origins by their voluntary contributions made possible this . . . — — Map (db m49871) HM
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 — — Map (db m33325) HM
Named in honor of Gaetano Federici, 1880 – 1964, Paterson’s famous Italian-American sculptor. He was able to capture the hearts and spirit of our city and its people in his world famous works. The moving of his Christopher Columbus statue to . . . — — Map (db m49872) HM
This park is significant for its association with the American Parks Movement and the Olmsted Brothers Firm. The Passaic County Park Commission acquired most of the property in 1927. It was designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm and completed by the . . . — — Map (db m194011) HM
Developed in response to the need to increase our national energy supplies and lessen our dependence on imported oil.
With deep appreciation for the cooperation and commitment of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m64188) HM
has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States U.S. Department of the Interior . . . — — Map (db m43143) HM
Alexander Hamilton, with great vision, prompted the incorporation of the "society for establishing usefull [sic] manufactures" in 1791 to start America's economic and industrial independence. Pierre Charles L'Enfant, engineer and planner of the . . . — — Map (db m64189) HM
Dedicated to the long time editor and publisher of the Morning/Evening News Harry B. Haines (1882 – 1972) who fought successfully to bring historic recognition to Paterson’s Great Falls as the Cradle of Industrialization in the Western . . . — — Map (db m43384) HM
William J Hayden-Corporal U.S. Army WW I, enlisted 1917-1919 serving in France, Battery F, Eighteenth Regiment Field Artillery in recognition of and appreciation for his time and effort in serving the people of Paterson. The area of Pennington . . . — — Map (db m291221) HM WM
Home of the N.Y. Black Yankees • N.Y. Cubans
Larry Doby
State Football Champion Paterson Eastside H.S.
First African American in the American League
MLB Hall of Famer
Paterson Great . . . — — Map (db m145899) HM
In remembrance of those who
served and died in the Korean War
★★★★★★★★★★★★★
1950 - 1957
Killed in Action
Army, Died
Cpl. Joseph D. Amato, Jan. . . . — — Map (db m291231) WM
In Memory of
Robert Dix Benson
First President of
The Passaic County
Park Commission
Preliminary Board 1925-1927
Permanent Board 1927-1931
A tribute to life long interest in public parks and his efforts toward the establishment of a . . . — — Map (db m194026) HM
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 1900’s shows the wheelhouse . . . — — Map (db m43147) HM
This is the only remaining Ivanhoe Paper Company building of the ten that once occupied this site. The rear portion was added in 1865 to house a water-powered turbine engine. — — Map (db m64196) HM
John P. Holland's first submarine
was launched in 1878, a one man craft with engine which after a series of trials was sunk in the Passaic River at this spot where she lay buried until raised in 1927 by a group of Paterson youths who . . . — — Map (db m49864) HM
This seventy-foot observatory tower was built by Catholina Lambert in 1896. Along with Lambert Castle, the structure was built reminiscent of castles in Great Britain where Lambert spent his childhood. After Lambert's death, the tower was open to . . . — — Map (db m194029) HM
In memory of those who sacrificed their
lives in the Vietnam War
★★★★★★★★★★★★★
1967 - 1975
Killed in Action
Army
Anthony J. . . . — — Map (db m291230) WM
Some 190 million years ago (Mesozoic Era), fluid lava as high as a ten story building rolled in a single flow from fifty miles away and solidified in this region. The basaltic ridge formed by these flows explains the basic geological formation of . . . — — Map (db m229372) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m291232) HM
Opened in 1932, Hinchliffe Stadium became the home of Negro League baseball when racism barred Black athletes from playing on Major League teams. The stadium was a source of civic pride, hosting generations of high school athletes and various . . . — — Map (db m291325) HM
Operation Enduring Freedom
2001 - 2011
Honoring
the men and women from Paterson
who served and died
Spec 4 Farid Flazzouzi US Army June 14 2007 KIA •
Sgt Christian Bueno Galdos US Army May 11, 2009 N.C. •
Spec 4 Gil Mercado US Army . . . — — Map (db m291228) WM
Honorable Frank X. Graves, Jr. Mayor of Paterson --------------- Honorable Gordon Canfield Chairman, Mayor’s Citizen Committee Our salute to the memory of Alexander Hamilton whose vision and energy made Paterson the first industrial city in . . . — — Map (db m43148) HM
Built in 1904 on the former Roswell L. Colt estate, the Passaic County Court House was designed by New York Architect, Samuel Burrage Reed in the late Italian Renaissance Revival Style. The project was awarded through a public competition which was . . . — — Map (db m136722) HM
To commemorate the services and record the names of her soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in the War for the Union. [ Left of Monument: ] Honor the Brave The War of 1861-1865 was waged successfully for the preservation of the Union as a . . . — — Map (db m33447) WM
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
World War I
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
World War II
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 . . . — — Map (db m291212) WM
"The sacrifices of few ensured
the freedom of many"
In memory of our brave veterans
from the Diocese of Paterson
who served the cause of
freedom so nobly.
— — Map (db m229341) WM
Dedicated to those who served and gave their lives in
World War II
1941 - 1946
Korean War
1950 - 1955
Vietnam War
1959 - 1975
Desert Storm
1991
Grenada and Lebanon
1982 - 1984
Panama
1989 - . . . — — Map (db m291215) WM
In grateful memory of the American Revolutionary Hero and Patriot Brigadier – General Kazimierz Pulaski in the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his death on the battlefield This monument was erected by the Americans of Polish Descent . . . — — Map (db m33144) HM
The Rogers Millwright Shop was built in 1869, partly with materials from its predecessor on the site, the Passaic Paper Mill. Millwright Shop built and maintained the machinery used in locomotive production. Originally built as almost a duplicate of . . . — — Map (db m64193) HM
This building was originally constructed in 1881 as the Frame Fitting Shop of the Rogers Locomotive Works. The Rogers Locomotive Works was one of America’s premier locomotive manufacturers in the latter half of the 19th Century and a dominant force . . . — — Map (db m43151) HM
De Witte Huis (1715 – 1828) and Ford Paterson’s First Tanner This tablet marks the site of the last British raid into this area on May 18, 1779. Placed by the Capt. Abraham Goodwin Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m33128) HM
The site now occupied by the Rogers Millwright Shop was once the home of Passaic Paper Mill. In this 1860's photo (looking north) the remains of the paper mill are on the extreme right. It was a stone mill built in 1837, and housed part of the . . . — — Map (db m64195) HM
In 1821, industrialist Roswell Colt donated plots of land from
the Society for Useful Manufacturers to the growing community
on which to build a church to all the religious denominations
in the city. The first St. John's Church was built on . . . — — Map (db m229333) HM
The Great Falls Power Plant has been generating electricity for nearly 100 years. The plant produces electricity from the energy of falling water. When the plant opened in 1914, its primary purpose was to supply electric power to Paterson’s mills. . . . — — Map (db m43177) HM
The Allied Textile Printing (ATP) Site is a 7.5 acre portion of the Great Falls of Paterson/S.U.M. Historic District. Toward the end of the eighteenth century, the newly established United States sought to increase its economic as well as political . . . — — Map (db m43191) HM
The Allied Texile Printing (ATP) Site is a 7.5 acre portion of the Great Falls of Paterson/S.U.M. Historic District. Toward the end of the eighteenth century, the newly established United States sought to increase its economic as well as political . . . — — Map (db m44078) HM
The Parish of St. John the Baptist was founded in 1820 on the corner of Mill and Market
Streets, Paterson, New Jersey. By 1860, a burgeoning congregation necessitated a relocation, and
sixteen lots were purchased on the corner of Grand and Main . . . — — Map (db m229283) HM
This Court House Plaza is dedicated to the memory of William J. "Bill" Bate, Esq. of Clifton, Passaic County, N.J. Mr. Bate was a practicing attorney, Clifton Councilman 1966 - 1970, Passaic County Freeholder 1969 - 1971 and served as Director in . . . — — Map (db m291211) HM
Traveled by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from the Dey Mansion at Preakness to the Acquackanonk Landing on Passaic River July - October - November • 1780 • Placed by . . . — — Map (db m166030) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m291207) HM
World War II monument honoring the men and women who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation who lived in the City of Paterson
December 7, 1941 thru Sept 2, 1945 — — Map (db m291229) WM
Here where in March 1782 stood Washington’s Headquarters Federal Rock Council No. 164 Jr. O. U. A. M. have placed this relic of the Battleship Maine in memory of their fellow countrymen who lost their lives in Havana Harbor Feby. 15, 1898 ‘Amor . . . — — Map (db m40545) HM
The Church was built in 1903 and rebuilt after a fire in 1904. The church is constructed of pink Pompton granite with a castellated tower and a slate roof. The facade consists of a multi-gabled apse at the south west corner and pointed arch stained . . . — — Map (db m190229) HM
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