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The Great Falls at Paterson
Recognized as a natural wonder in Colonial days, and recently designated
a National Park, the Great Falls of the Passaic River powered the factories
of America's first great industrial city throughout the 19th and early 20th
centuries.
I'll explain the history of the falls and the industries that grew up around
them, from locomotive building to silk weaving. I'll also introduce some of
the colorful personalities who shaped that history, including founding
father Alexander Hamilton, who first suggested harnessing the falls in
1791; the industrious Colt family; and silk merchant Catholina Lambert,
who once watched over his factories from a mountainside castle.
Fee: $95 (Northern New Jersey / Southern New York)
Additional Travel Fees may apply.
To schedule a program:
Phone: (201) 438 9566
Email: kevinwoyce@hotmail.com
Recognized as a natural wonder in Colonial days, and recently designated
a National Park, the Great Falls of the Passaic River powered the factories
of America's first great industrial city throughout the 19th and early 20th
centuries.
I'll explain the history of the falls and the industries that grew up around
them, from locomotive building to silk weaving. I'll also introduce some of
the colorful personalities who shaped that history, including founding
father Alexander Hamilton, who first suggested harnessing the falls in
1791; the industrious Colt family; and silk merchant Catholina Lambert,
who once watched over his factories from a mountainside castle.
Fee: $95 (Northern New Jersey / Southern New York)
Additional Travel Fees may apply.
To schedule a program:
Phone: (201) 438 9566
Email: kevinwoyce@hotmail.com
Above / Below: The Great Falls
Left: Lambert Castle, on Garret Mountain.
All Images copyright 2011 by Kevin Woyce
Left: Lambert Castle, on Garret Mountain.
All Images copyright 2011 by Kevin Woyce
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