Paterson, NJ
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About Paterson
- • Lou Costello, of Abbott and Costello fame, was born and raised in Paterson.
- • The Colt revolver was manufactured in Paterson, revolutionizing firearm production.
- • Alexander Hamilton's vision of manufacturing drove Paterson's early industrial success.
- • Hinchliffe Stadium is one of the few remaining Negro League baseball stadiums.
- • The Great Fire of 1902 devastated much of Paterson's industrial district.
- • Named for New Jersey Governor William Paterson, it was incorporated in 1851.
- • With over 159,000 residents, it's New Jersey's third-most populous city.
- • At 82 feet above sea level, the city sits along the Passaic River.
- • Healthcare, retail, and social assistance are major employment sectors today.
- • A resilient, gritty, and culturally rich atmosphere pulses through the city.
- • The New York Giants, a nearby NFL team, have won four Super Bowls.
- • Lou Costello played semi-professional baseball before his comedy career.
Artists From Paterson
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