Great Falls Park, 72 Mcbride Avenue Paterson, New Jersey 07501
At 72 McBride Avenue in
Paterson, New Jersey is one of the United States' largest waterfalls called
Great Falls which is 77 feet high and 280 feet wide with two billion gallons of
water being poured over the falls every day. There is no charge to enter the
park of Great Falls and there is a bridge for you to stroll along and view the
beautiful scenery.
Geologists say that Great Falls was formed during the last
Ice Age, close to the last years of the 1700s, and was the early development of
water power systems for industrial use and different types of manufacturing
that occurred in the District's mills in the 20th century. Some of
these manufactures included silk spinning, cotton fabrics and railroad
locomotives. This was the first planned industrial center in the United States.
Great Falls began when ice formed along the river, causing a
disruption along its previous path causing it to run along a new route around
the north end of the Watchung Mountains, which brought on the falls through the
underlying basalt.
If you would like to take a tour through the park, there are
paved and unpaved sections. Tours can be accessible with assistance. The tour
route travels through Great Falls Historic District, which is managed by the
city of Paterson NJ. This park has a welcome center with industrial heritage
exhibits. All that running water might tell your body nature calls, but do not
worry because there is a bathroom in the visitor's center. The water here
freezes during most winters, even that is a sight to see. Great Falls might not
be the best place to bring a young kid but feel free to bring your pet as long
as they are on a leash.
Great Falls still has many of the mills that symbolize
Paterson and its' contributions to America's development and growth. This property is located only 12 minutes driving distance from www.mankememorial.com also located in the City of Paterson NJ
