City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission

City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission Paterson, NJ Historic Preservation Most members are Paterson residents. or please visit the Division of Historic Preservation office. All are invited to attend.

The Commission is a municipal statutory body of seven regular members and two alternate members with diverse qualifications/experience related to historic architecture, building design, construction and materials, as well as history. At least two are professional members who practice architecture, engineering, architectural history, or historic architecture. Other members may also have academic ac

complishments and experiences in these fields, and have demonstrated a knowledge or an interest in the history and heritage of Paterson. All members serve as volunteers and are appointed by the Mayor, serving four-year (regulars) or two-year (alternates) terms. The Commission is charged with evaluating, promoting, and preserving the City's historic environment. This is accomplished through a variety of programs, such as historic landmark designation, seasonal educational tours, events, and the annual Historic Preservation Awards. The Commission is empowered with a specific role in municipal land use and building permits with respect to applications for proposed alterations to the exterior of structures within any municipally-designated historic district, or on any municipally-designated individual landmark or site. To carry this out, the Commission advises the Division of Planning and Zoning, the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on zoning applications for development, and also reviews all building permit applications presented through the Division of Community Improvements. Applicants can download design standards, design guidelines and application forms on our website www.patersonnj.gov/hpc. The Commission meets on the third or fourth Monday of each month in a public session to conduct its business. A schedule of regular meeting dates is published annually, and agendas for the each meeting are posted in advance at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3rd Floor and our website. Meetings are held at the Great Falls Welcome Center, 65 McBride Ave. Ext., Paterson, NJ 07501, convening at 6:30PM.

05/16/2025
PATERSON PRESERVATION FAIRSaturday, June 3rd--11AM to 3PMMary Ellen Kramer Park..near Great FallFamily Fun ...Food...His...
05/24/2023

PATERSON PRESERVATION FAIR
Saturday, June 3rd--11AM to 3PM
Mary Ellen Kramer Park..near Great Fall
Family Fun ...Food...Historic Tours...Check out Paterson's Amazing Great Falls Historic District!
See Flyers...Tours by Advance Registration Only

07/12/2022

Lots of events happening in Passaic County. Come to our Star Party at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park on Tuesday 7/12 and then join this great Dutch House bus tour this Sunday. Slots still available.

05/13/2021

***** Still need to hear from more of you. Please contact us soon*******

Ciao! The City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission is assisting with the rehabilitation of Lou Costello Memorial Park in the Great Falls Historic District. The park is at the corner of Ellison and Cianci Streets and it used to be called Federici Park years ago as well. We are putting together an interpretive display for the park that will tell about Paterson’s Italian immigrant and Italian-American community that settled in the Cianci Street area. We need the assistance of the Italians who have memories of the area, or actually lived there, who can tell their stories about the neighborhood and their family’s lives and background. The information will be valuable to gather a broad understanding and historic perspective of the area and those who settled there, and some of the specific information may be incorporated into the text of the panel. If you think that you can help with this project, please email [email protected] or [email protected] and we will get back in touch with you to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time to read this and please do consider participating!

04/20/2019

Due to inclement weather, our Downtown Architecture tour will be postponed to next weekend, April 27th.

04/17/2019

KOAR-GEORGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
application deadline EXTENDED is June 1, 2019

The City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2019 Koar-George Grant round which is open to Paterson residents who are enrolled in an accredited college/university with a focus in history, architecture, cultural studies, museum studies, or related field. The 2019 Koar-George Grant application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2019.

These grants are made possible by the Koar-George Fund, which was the vision of Grace George, former Director of the Visitor Center for the Great Falls Historic District of Paterson. Grace George created the Koar-George Fund as her legacy, a lasting commitment and service to the preservation of Paterson’s history.

Grant applications will be accepted for the category of The Grace George Scholarship (Category F): For encouraging “a Paterson resident who is enrolled in an accredit college/university with a focus on history, architecture, museum studies or related field.”

Grant amounts for the scholarship are offered as a single award of $1,000.00 and may, depending on the number of applications, be divided into two awards of $500.00.

www.patersonnj.gov/hpc

KOAR-GEORGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTapplication deadline is April 1, 2019The City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission ...
03/16/2019

KOAR-GEORGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
application deadline is April 1, 2019

The City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2019 Koar-George Grant round which is open to Paterson residents who are enrolled in an accredited college/university with a focus in history, architecture, cultural studies, museum studies, or related field. The 2019 Koar-George Grant application deadline is April 1, 2019.

These grants are made possible by the Koar-George Fund, which was the vision of Grace George, former Director of the Visitor Center for the Great Falls Historic District of Paterson. Grace George created the Koar-George Fund as her legacy, a lasting commitment and service to the preservation of Paterson’s history.

Grant applications will be accepted for the category of The Grace George Scholarship (Category F): For encouraging “a Paterson resident who is enrolled in an accredit college/university with a focus on history, architecture, museum studies or related field.”

Grant amounts for the scholarship are offered as a single award of $1,000.00 and may, depending on the number of applications, be divided into two awards of $500.00.

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Address

125 Ellison Street Suite 408
Paterson, NJ
07505

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19733211220

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