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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17LO_ivanhoe-wheelhouse_Paterson-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17LN_site-of-the-passaic-paper-mill-flume_Paterson-NJ.html
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 Iva…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17LL_rogers-millwright-shop_Paterson-NJ.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17LH_great-falls-raceway-and-power-system_Paterson-NJ.html
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 na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17LG_great-falls-hydroelectric-station_Paterson-NJ.html
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 of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16ET_morlot-ave-33rd-st-bridge-over-the-passaic-river_Paterson-NJ.html
Reflecting the need for additional river crossings as the area grew in the late 19th century, the contract for the original bridge was awarded in July 1890 to Riverside Bridge and Iron Works of Paterson, N.J. for $8,895. This original bridge was w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ZW_rogers-works_Paterson-NJ.html
Thomas Rogers, one of the most celebrated builders of railroad locomotives, built a plant on this site in 1832
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXO0_federici-park_Paterson-NJ.html
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 this …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXNZ_christopher-columbus-monument_Paterson-NJ.html
ColumbusThis 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 trul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXNT_lous-on-first_Paterson-NJ.html
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