This fascinating book explores the history of Paterson, New Jersey, through four key periods: the Dutch settlement era, the Industrial Revolution, the strikes of 1913, and the post-WWII period. Through insightful essays and stunning period photography, readers will gain a deeper understanding of this important city's place in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.