Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park · NJ · nps.gov page

Wind blows US Flag and surrounding area — Doesn't get more photogenic than thisPhoto: NPS Photo/ Terry McKenna

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.

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Sunny day and waterfall view — Find Your Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park!Photo: NPS Photo/Brady O'Connor

snow covered hydro plant and waterfall — Lovely winter day at Paterson Great FallsPhoto: NPS Photo/Ilyse Goldman

Man overlooking the falls while taking a selfie — Talk about a selfie!Photo: NPS Photo/Terry McKenna

Mist coming up from where the water drops into the passaic river — One of the best spots to overlook the falls and Garret Mountain, Paterson's largest mountain.Photo: NPS Photo/Terry McKenna

summer foliage surrounding a bridge — bridge over the upper raceway to the old stoney road trailPhoto: NPS Photo/Terry McKenna

Walking path behind the falls, during sunset with cherry blossom trees in full bloom. — Cherry blossoms in bloom along the pathway behind the falls.Photo: NPS/VIP Terry

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