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4 unusual facts about Passaic River


Charles J. Watters

The bridge on Route 3 in New Jersey spanning the Passaic River between Clifton and Rutherford has been named in honor of Chaplain Watters.

Clark A.A.

While the company factory was located in Newark, on the west bank of the Passaic River, the team played at Clark Field located on the east side of the river, an area known as East Newark.

Clark O.N.T.

As the product became established, the company renamed its athletic team to the simpler Clark A.A. While the Clark Thread Company factory was originally located in Newark, on the west bank of the Passaic River, the team played at Clark Field located on the east side of the river, an area known as East Newark.

Holland I

Holland eventually stripped the boat of usable equipment and scuttled it in the Passaic River.


Allen Hazen

For many years, the Passaic River below Paterson, New Jersey was highly contaminated with sewage and industrial wastes, which was a nuisance to the cities below and which made it impossible to use the river water for any purpose.

New Jersey Route 124

Route 124 crosses the Passaic River and runs along the border of Millburn, Essex County to the north and Summit, Union County, coming to a large interchange with the Route 24 freeway and CR 649 (John F. Kennedy Parkway).

New Jersey Route 21

Route 21 and County Route 508 head along the west bank of the Passaic River, passing by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Penn Plaza East

Fronting Raymond Boulevard on the banks of the Passaic River, the two office buildings were constructed during a period in the late 1980s and early 1990s when they and numerous postmodern skyscrapers were built near the station and Gateway Center.


see also

Mill Brook

First River, formerly known as Mill Brook, a tributary of the Passaic River in New Jersey

New Jersey Route 21

County Route 508 splits from Route 21 by heading east on Bridge Street, crossing the Passaic River, and Route 21 continues north, passing by Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium before interchanging with Interstate 280.