paterson museum
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the paterson museum is now in the old rogers locomotive factory, where one of the great locomotive chase engines was built. the museum has an extensive collection of memorabilia from the great industrial age of paterson, including colt firearms, a wright airplane engine, a silk loom, and a photo exhibit of the seventies by a dr verilla, one of the most respected school teachers from the paterson schools.
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The museum has spiffed itself up a bit. It is still a bit uneven, but the exhibits are genuine pieces of the industrial history.
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Paterson Museum was opened in 1925. It is owned and run by the city of Paterson and you will find displays on the industrial history of Paterson and uniquely the Silk industry. It is located in the Old Great Falls Historic District, housed in the Thomas Rogers Building on Market Street, of Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works, a major 19th-century manufacturer of railroad steam locomotives. Two models are displayed as you enter and there is an extensive model railway.Other exhibits include the Fenian Ram, a very early submarine designed by John Philip Holland. There is an archive of Holland's life and work. There is a large collection of early Colt firearms and the facade of a playhouse built by Lou Costello for his children. A major part of the museum is industrial from the silk-weaving factories. There is a rock collection, fire trucks, and many other items of interest. The price for all of this is a measly $2.00 and children are free. This is an unprecedented bargain. If you are in the area there are four places you should visit: Guernsly Ice Cream, Torpedo Base USA, The Great Falls, and Lambert Castle.
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Paterson was a booming area of manufacturing heavy material as well as textiles. It was a rich area which has now fallen on hard times. (per Bob Dylan's song 'Hurricane").Colt rifles and guns were all manufactured here as well as the steam locomotives which both helped "tame" the west. Well worth it... It is small - great for a short visit
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We ended up here because me daughter had a school research project on historic Paterson. First we visited Great Falls and then walked down to the museum. Don't expect to get much in the way of help from the staff, they seem to be there solely to flip on the lights and man the desk. The museum, however, is small enough to guide yourself through and both my 7 and 9 year o,d were completely engaged with the looking at the early submarines, Wright brothers plane engines and early apothecary equipment. They also enjoyed looking at the huge wigwam and Lenni Lenape boat. The highlight of course were the Early industrial machines which were housed in beautiful displays. We took many pictures and my daughter was able to learn a lot about local history. Definitely worth a trip for an hour or so when you are driving past Paterson.
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We visited the Paterson Museum primarily for their Lenape exhibit. We went there to do research for my son's school project. The exhibit wasn't completely finished, but the gentlemen at the desk kindly allowed us to view it. We loved not just the Lenape exhibit but the whole museum. On exhibit is a real submarine, large weaving looms, engines for planes and in front of the museum is a beautiful locomotive engine. Also, we saw a large variety of rocks and minerals. The part of the building that houses the museum is stunning also.
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Thanks to the curator, Mohammad, we got special and personalized attention as to the Paterson Museum and its history. Mohammad suggested we the film documentary which was interesting. On one floor, you would be amazed how many exhibits there are...all fascinating. Paterson has an extensive and proud history. This museum is worth the trip!
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Great museum across from the Paterson Falls. Has Holland's submarine. Also has a steam locomotive that was manufactured on site. Also was home to gun manufacturer. Nice exhibits.
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The Paterson museum is small, but a real surprise and treat.It tells the little known story of how Paterson was a major industrial center - powered by the nearby Paterson Falls - for almost 2 centuries.Silk, locomotives, guns, fire engines and more.If you are in the area - it's worth a visit.You can do it in an hour or so and the admission is donation only.
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I feel somewhat guilty not having visited this museum before. I guess it was the location I was concerned with. But what a surprise! This is a wonderful, small museum in a nice location in Paterson. If you enjoy learning about the history of a city, especially its place in aviation and railroad history, this is the place to go. Although it's small and you'll probably walk around it for about an hour or so, you can couple the visit with a walk over to the Great Falls National Park. Don't expect a "National Park" experience, but the view is very nice. Don't forget to walk across the street from the falls to visit the Cultural Center.