3 Best Landmarks in Paterson, NJ

“The Paterson Museum aims to preserve and display the industrial history of Paterson. The museum is the first exhibit, displayed in the assembly room of the Danforth Public Library, which consists of natural history objects that were donated by residents. A major strength of the museum lies in its varied collections, including local archaeology, history, and mineralogy. Paterson has been a birthplace and springboard for many innovators and inventors. The museum relates to the history of Paterson by showing its evolution as a machinery and textile center, the “Silk City,” locomotive manufacturing, Colt arms, and the unique Holland submarines. They aim to educate and inspire all generations about Paterson’s contributions to their nation’s history. The museum offers guided tours for school and community groups by appointment.”

Read more

“Hinchliffe Stadium is an over 10,000-seat horseshoe-shaped arena that was built in 1932. The stadium is the only athletic complex inside National Park boundaries and the only National Historic Landmark dedicated to baseball. The stadium has over 20 Hall of Famers who graced Hinchliffe's venerable grounds and played in the Negro leagues. Hinchliffe Stadium is one of the few stadiums left in the country that once hosted a significant Negro League baseball game during the Jim Crow era. The stadium is a home field for the New York Black Yankees, New York Cubans, and occasionally the Newark Eagles. The stadium is convenient with its on-site parking garage, which accommodates 300 vehicles.”

Read more

“Paterson City Hall provides essential government services and resources to residents and businesses in the city. The building was built in 1896 to commemorate the city's centennial. The building was designed by the New York firm Carrere and Hastings in 1894 and is modeled after the Hôtel de Ville (city hall) in Lyon, France, the historical capital of the silk industry in Europe. The City of Paterson Municipal Council was created due to a 1974 decision to change its form of government from a 1907 statute-based form to a Faulkner Act Plan-D Mayor-Council Form. There are three statues of Paterson political figures outside the Market Street side of the building.”

Read more