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The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet (23 m) high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey, ...
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The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet (23 m) high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, administered by the National Park Service. The Congress authorized its establishment in 2009.[3]
One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation. It is part of the Great Falls of Paterson-Garret Mountain National Natural Landmark.[4] It has also been designated as a National Historic Landmark District since 1976.[5][6] The Great Falls' raceway and power systems were designated an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1977.[7]
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One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation. It is part of the Great Falls of Paterson-Garret Mountain National Natural Landmark.[4] It has also been designated as a National Historic Landmark District since 1976.[5][6] The Great Falls' raceway and power systems were designated an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1977.[7]
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