Paterson, since 1792

Paterson (English pronunciation: /ˈpætɚsən/ ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, in the North Jersey region of the U.S. state of New Jersey. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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234 years of Paterson

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