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Marcia A. Dente

Great Falls of Paterson

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In 1778, the Great Falls became the Paterson area's natural energy source. The innovative hydraulic Raceway used an intricate network of canals to channel millions of gallons of water to power local mills and factories. In 1791, Alexander Hamilton helped to organize the Society for the Establishment of Useful Manufactures, which aimed to develop a planned industrial city in the United States. Hamilton believed that the country needed to reduce its dependence on foreign goods and develop its own industries, and the falls were chosen as the site for the planned city. The industries in Paterson were powered by the 77-foot Great Falls, and the ci… Mehr

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  • ISBN: 978-0-7385-7322-9
  • EAN: 9780738573229
  • Produktnummer: 7107745
  • Verlag: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
  • Seitenangabe: 127 S.
  • Masse: H23.4 cm x B16.7 cm x D0.8 cm 313 g
  • Gewicht: 313

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