National Historic Landmark · historic district · Paterson, New Jersey

Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop

Historic district in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.

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Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 6 in the Commons category

The record

Property typeBuilding
AddressAt Passaic River, Paterson, NJ
CountyPassaic County
ListedApr 17, 1970
Listed forIndustry, Commerce, Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Level of significanceNational
Also known asGreat Falls of the Passaic/Society for Useful Manufacturers
Reference number70000391
Type of placehistoric district
DesignationsNational Historic Landmark
Contributing resources40 buildings, 2 structures, 1 site
StandingYes

Visiting

AddressAt Passaic River, Paterson, NJ
Coordinates40.9135° N, 74.1790° W · Directions ↗
Also in Paterson15 listed places in Paterson →
Nearest national park unitPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park · under a mile · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyCamp Gateway - Staten Island 23 miles · Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny 27 miles · Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook 33 miles
Listing on the Register does not open the door. Unless a museum or park runs it, treat this as private property and see it from the sidewalk.

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Questions people ask

When was Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop listed on the National Register?

Apr 17, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

Where is Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop?

At Passaic River, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. The nearest national park unit is Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, under a mile away.

Source: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

What does the Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop listing include?

The listing counts 43 contributing resources. Those are 40 buildings, 2 structures, and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.

Source: National Park Service

Are there campgrounds near Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop?

Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Camp Gateway - Staten Island, 23 miles away. Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny is 27 miles away, and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook is 33 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting Shop?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000391. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.