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  1. History. The area of Paterson was inhabited by the Algonquian-speaking Native American Acquackanonk tribe of the Lenape, also known as the Delaware Indians. The land was known as the Lenapehoking. The Dutch claimed the land as New Netherlands, followed by the British as the Province of New Jersey. [29] Establishment.

  2. The official website of City of Paterson, New Jersey.

  3. Apr 15, 2024 · 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.

    • Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park. Of course, you can’t go to Paterson without visiting Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours, and be sure to capture plenty of pictures of the falls.
    • Upper Raceway Park. Nearby to the falls is the Paterson Raceway, now part of Upper Raceway Park. When Alexander Hamilton was working on the falls project, he brought along with him none other than George Washington for a visit.
    • Allied Textile Printers. These manufacturing structures are another great spot for those who like a little industrial history. These are now some of the oldest building stock within Paterson’s historic district, as they were constructed in 1836.
    • Lambert Castle. This castle was built during the booming height of the silk industry in Paterson, when a wealthy manufacturer and his wife moved into the area.
  4. 4 days ago · Paterson, city, seat (1837) of Passaic county, northeastern New Jersey, U.S., situated on the Passaic River, 11 miles (18 km) northwest of New York City. It was founded after the American Revolution by advocates of American industrial independence from Europe (including the statesman Alexander.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. Paterson is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 149,222. Census population projections indicate a population of 148,708 as of 2006, making it New Jersey's third largest city.

  6. Learn all about the City of Paterson. Read about the amazing world changing history of the Silk City and how it helped America became an international economic superpower.

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