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THE RICH HISTORY OF THE CITY OF PATERSON, NJ

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    • The Fire of 1902
    • The Tornado of 1913
    • Garret Mountain Riot of 1880
    • The Great Flood of 1902
    • Paterson Riots of 1964
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    • Photos – Banks
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    • Photos – Hinchliffe Stadium
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  • Home
  • Endangered Historic Sites
    • Van Houten House
    • Barbour Estate
    • Eastside Presbyterian Church
    • Colt Gun Mill
    • Footbridge to Westside Park
  • Municipality
    • Administration
    • Mayors
    • Police Department
    • Fire Department
    • Public Schools
      • Schools – Central High School
    • Public Library
    • Our Parks
    • Health Care
  • Industry and Labor
  • Landmarks
  • People
    • Important Citizens of the City
    • The Cities Ethnic Diversity
    • Social Clubs
    • Homes
    • Neighborhoods
    • Important Meeting Places
    • Houses of Worship
  • Publications
  • Events
    • The Fire of 1902
    • The Tornado of 1913
    • Garret Mountain Riot of 1880
    • The Great Flood of 1902
    • Paterson Riots of 1964
  • Photos
    • Photos – Buildings
    • Photos – Banks
    • Photos – Bars and Restaurants
    • Photos – City Hall
    • The Great Falls of the Passaic
    • Photos – Hinchliffe Stadium
    • Photos – Monuments
    • Photos – Theaters
  • Links
  • Contact Us

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