Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Lovely winter day at Paterson Great Falls
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the nation.
Map showing location of park.
Wind blows US Flag and surrounding area
Photo by NPS Photo/ Terry McKenna
Sunny day and waterfall view
Photo by NPS Photo/Brady O'Connor
snow covered hydro plant and waterfall
Photo by NPS Photo/Ilyse Goldman
Man overlooking the falls while taking a selfie
Photo by NPS Photo/Terry McKenna
Mist coming up from where the water drops into the passaic river
Photo by NPS Photo/Terry McKenna
summer foliage surrounding a bridge
Photo by NPS Photo/Terry McKenna
Walking path behind the falls, during sunset with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Photo by NPS/VIP Terry