The Paterson Great Falls can be viewed from Overlook Park, as well as from Mary Ellen Kramer Park off of Maple Avenue. Please visit the National Park Service’s website before planning your visit as features are subject to change. FeaturesĮducation Programs, Field Trips, Guided Tours, Park Store, Permits, Scenic Views, Virtual Tours, & Volunteer Opportunities Visit the National Park Service’s website here to learn more. Today, the natural oasis is surrounded by a unique urban park setting as the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Passaic Falls (Paterson Great Falls) is a 77ft waterfall on the Passaic River playing a key role in the transformation of America’s economy in the 18th century. The falls powered much of Patersons 18th century manufacturing. EarthCam and the City of Paterson proudly present a live webcam view of the Great Falls, part of a US National Park. General George Washington even picnicked by the waterfall with the Marquis de Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton, and James McHenry during the Revolutionary War on July 10, 1778. The falls powered much of Patersons 18th century manufacturing, allowing the city to utilize natural resources for industrial development and urban planning. The success of this ambitious plan served to support the United States’ economic independence.
Paterson, the nation’s first planned industrial city, was founded by Alexander Hamilton when implementing an innovative hydropower system using the Passaic River to power nearby mills. The majestic Paterson Great Falls plunge 77 feet into a 300-foot-wide chasm and have long been a source of inspiration and power. thumbnail 1 - Paterson NJ- New Jersey, Passaic Falls In Winter Waterfall View Vintage thumbnail 2 - Paterson NJ- New Jersey, Passaic Falls In Winter Waterfall.
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