Paterson Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/towns/paterson/ History and Gossip from New Jersey Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:37:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/mrlocalhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-Mr-local-History-250-Logo-theme.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Paterson Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/towns/paterson/ 32 32 168989768 New Jersey Rev War Series Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-rev-war-series/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-rev-war-series/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:14:28 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=37232 Views: 17,719 New Jersey is known as the “Cockpit of the American Revolution” for a reason – because it was. More battles, more encampments, more strategies took place in New Jersey than in any other colony of the original thirteen. Bookmark the page and come back over time. If you have a topic that you’d… Read More »New Jersey Rev War Series Mr. Local History Project

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-rev-war-series/feed/ 0 37232 Quicklinks – Tracking History From Selected Jersey Towns https://mrlocalhistory.org/quick-search/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/quick-search/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:19:58 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=14213 Views: 5,106 Want a quick way to search for articles about the history of one of the towns we love to cover?The Mr. Local History Project has created a few quick searches to give you a head start. Our researchers choose where they cover. Official Name Nickname/Origin Photo Tidbit Link Bedminster Derived from Bedminster, a… Read More »Quicklinks – Tracking History From Selected Jersey Towns

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/quick-search/feed/ 0 14213 Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in Paterson, New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/samuel-colt-and-new-jersey/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/samuel-colt-and-new-jersey/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:59:03 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=41496 Views: 13,958 Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt’s revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced. The Colt Paterson revolver was the first practical revolving-cylinder handgun, and it was made in Paterson, New Jersey. For years, MLH for some reason, has had a love affair with Paterson, New Jersey. Every time… Read More »Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in Paterson, New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/samuel-colt-and-new-jersey/feed/ 1 41496 Bring Auto Racing Back to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/hinchliffe-new-jersey-auto-racing/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/hinchliffe-new-jersey-auto-racing/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:56:56 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=17280 Views: 11,431 The former mayor of Paterson, Joey Torres, had committed to seeing the restoration of the stadium by the end of his term in 2018. He left office in 2017 and accepted a plea deal in response to charges of corruption. Further improvements to the stadium may come with the efforts to upgrade the… Read More »Bring Auto Racing Back to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/hinchliffe-new-jersey-auto-racing/feed/ 2 17280 There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars https://mrlocalhistory.org/jersey-dive-bar-hall-of-fame/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/jersey-dive-bar-hall-of-fame/#respond Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:54:50 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=50969 Views: 11,470 The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred to drinking establishments often located in basements or below street level, where patrons would “dive” down into the venue. These bars were often associated with being disreputable, rowdy, or seedy, catering to working-class… Read More »There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/jersey-dive-bar-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 50969 Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-racetracks-collection/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-racetracks-collection/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:51:34 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=47500 Views: 5,548 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So, we thought it would be fun to share some of the most beloved New Jersey businesses that have disappeared. We began researching and putting our artists to work on recreating an offering of vintage retro clothing and accessories… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-racetracks-collection/feed/ 0 47500 Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs https://mrlocalhistory.org/irish-in-new-jersey-history/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/irish-in-new-jersey-history/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:52:39 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=42637 Views: 9,144 The MLHP has loved researching historic places around New Jersey. The history of the Irish coming to New Jersey is a story of Ireland’s fight for survival and opportunity. The Irish migration to New Jersey is part of a broader narrative of Irish immigration to the United States, particularly during the 19th and… Read More »Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/irish-in-new-jersey-history/feed/ 0 42637 Paterson’s Awesome History https://mrlocalhistory.org/patersons-awesome-history/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/patersons-awesome-history/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:08:13 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=42043 Views: 12,335 If you live in New Jersey, you can’t but help falling over history. Since the early days of the founding of our country, Paterson, New Jersey has been in the discussion. After winning our independence, America was forced to break ties with Great Britain, a global powerhouse in the international trade. Paterson became… Read More »Paterson’s Awesome History

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/patersons-awesome-history/feed/ 1 42043 Seven Historic Wonders of the World from New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/seven-wonders-of-the-world-from-new-jersey/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/seven-wonders-of-the-world-from-new-jersey/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 22:54:11 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=41893 Views: 16,162 There are all kinds of interpretations of the term “Seven Wonders of the World,” including mother nature’s wonders, man-made wonders, modern wonders, and historical wonders. We introduce the “Seven New Jersey Historic Wonders of the World.” Our staff had a big task on their hands. What are the seven most historic things that… Read More »Seven Historic Wonders of the World from New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/seven-wonders-of-the-world-from-new-jersey/feed/ 0 41893 White Tower Hamburger System in New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/white-tower-new-jersey/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/white-tower-new-jersey/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:40:00 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=44117 Views: 7,227 Mr. Local History has fallen in love with what history has deemed nothing more than a ripoff of the famous White Castle brand, called White Tower. Now, we know all sorts of burger joints have the term “White” in their name: White Diamond, White Castle, White Rose, and Jersey’s popular White Manna (and… Read More »White Tower Hamburger System in New Jersey

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