Historical Markers and War Memorials in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is the county seat for Passaic County
Paterson is in Passaic County
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On New Jersey Route 19 at Marshall Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 19.
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
On E Park Drive at East Side Park Road, on the right when traveling north on E Park Drive.
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
On McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Cianci Street at Curtis Place, on the right when traveling north on Cianci Street.
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
On East Side Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Cianci Street at Curtis Place, on the right when traveling north on Cianci Street.
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
On Park Road, 1 mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On McBride Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue.
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
On McBride Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue.
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
On Maple Street south of Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Park Road, 1 mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Spruce Street south of McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — 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
On Front Street (County Route 666) at Wayne Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
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 presented her to the City of Paterson October . . . — — Map (db m49864) HM
Near Park Road, 1 mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near McBride Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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
On McBride Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue.
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
On Court House Plaza at DeGrasse Street on Court House Plaza.
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
On East Side Park Road at E Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on East Side Park Road.
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) HM
On Main Street north of Grand Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
On E Park Drive at East Side Park Road, on the left when traveling north on E Park Drive.
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
On Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
On E 42nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Grand Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near McBride Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
On McBride Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue.
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
On Mill Street at Van Houten Street, on the right when traveling south on Mill Street.
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
On Grand Street at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Street.
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
On Vreeland Avenue (County Route 651) at 20th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Vreeland Avenue.
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
