The New Jersey Midland Railway was a 19th-century predecessor to the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (NYS&W) that operated in Northern New Jersey and Orange County, New York .
94-556: The New Jersey Midland Railway can trace its roots back to the failed New Jersey, Hudson & Delaware Railroad (NJH&D), chartered in 1832 to connect industrial Paterson, New Jersey , east to the ports along the Hudson Waterfront opposite New York City at Hoboken and west to Pennsylvania at the Delaware Water Gap . Though the company did not construct any track, the charter remained active until 1870, and
188-476: A Wal-Mart Supercenter replaced the Orange Plaza mall. Some of the buildings downtown are abandoned or underused, but there has long been an active downtown with small business, professional offices, bars and restaurants. The downtown area has several historic churches. The Middletown City Hall and City Court are located on James Street. Prosperous neighborhoods include Presidential Heights. Highland Avenue
282-513: A cable and other pay TV company, is headquartered outside the city in the Town of Wallkill . It is also a manufacturing location for Bell Flavors & Fragrances . The downtown area, particularly North and Main streets, has a variety of ethnic eateries and various small boutiques and thrift shops. Several churches are located in the neighborhood. The city has the single-screen, 1,100-seat Paramount Theatre , which also offers stage shows and concerts,
376-479: A city clerk, registrar and a treasurer and any other officers required are appointed annually by the mayor and confirmed by the common council. Middletown has three elementary schools covering grade levels from kindergarten to fifth grade. Both Truman Moon Elementary School and John W. Chorley Elementary School have made way for Presidential Park Elementary School, the district's newest school, built in 2014. William A. Carter Elementary and Maple Hill Elementary are
470-630: A connection with the NY&;E in Middletown to Unionville, which was reached on December 6, 1867, after fourteen months of construction. Freight cars received from the Erie made the 14-mile (23 km) trip to Unionville starting January 13, 1868. The MU&WG was built to the 6-foot (1.8 m) broad gauge of the Erie. The road was leased to the Erie and commenced regular operations as the Erie's "Unionville Branch" on May 15, 1868. On January 11, 1866,
564-443: A county that spans some hilly areas and has dozens of lakes. The county covers a region about 30 × 20 miles wide (48 × 32 km). The region is split by major roads, including portions of Interstate 80 , which runs through Paterson (see map at left) . The Garden State Parkway (GSP) cuts across the south of Paterson, near Clifton, New Jersey . The Passaic River winds northeast past Totowa into Paterson, where
658-568: A female householder with no husband present and 26.2% were non-families. Of all households, 21.0% were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.71. Middletown, Orange County, New York Middletown is the largest city in Orange County , New York, United States. It lies in New York's Hudson Valley region, near
752-420: A large parking lot spanning Ward Street from Main to Church Streets and features retail, entertainment, and commercial space. Downtown Paterson is located in the city's 1st Ward. Eastside Park Historic District consists of about 1,000 homes in a variety of architectural styles, including Tudors , Georgian colonials , Victorians , Italianate villas and Dutch colonials . It is located east of downtown. Once
846-531: A local arts council, a bowling alley, WALL and WOSR radio stations, Thrall Library and the Van Duzer Historical Society museum downtown. Civic organizations include Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA chapters, as well as Lions Club , Elks Club , Kiwanis and Rotary Club . The Rotary Club runs a Horse Show at Fancher Davidge Park each fall. Middletown is the site of
940-405: A nearby location. Eventually they dropped the word "south", using the current name when the community became a village in 1848. The village was incorporated as a city in 1888. The First Congregational Church of Middletown , established in 1785, has the highest spire downtown. Construction of its first building was a sign of Middletown becoming established as a village. Its current church building
1034-479: A population of 156,452 for 2023, making it the 168th-most populous municipality in the nation. A prominent mill town within the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area , Paterson has been known as Silk City for its once-dominant role in silk production during the latter half of 19th century. It has since evolved into a major destination for Hispanic immigrants as well as for immigrants from Turkey ,
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#17327872616561128-676: A portion of the NYSW right-of-way (ROW) in Passaic , Bergen and Hudson counties using newly built, FRA -compliant diesel multiple unit rail cars (with stations at Vreeland Avenue and Vince Lombardi Park and Ride , among others. Existing original station buildings from the NJ Midland era can be found at Bogota, Maywood, Rochelle Park, Wortendyke , Butler , and Newfoundland among other places. Paterson, New Jersey Paterson ( / ˈ p æ t ər s ə n / PAT -ər-sən )
1222-517: A prime destination for one of the fastest-growing communities of Dominican Americans , who have become the city's largest ethnic group. The Puerto Rican population has established a highly significant presence as well. The 2010 United States census counted 146,199 people, 44,329 households, and 32,715 families in the city. The population density was 17,346.3 per square mile (6,697.4/km ). There were 47,946 housing units at an average density of 5,688.7 per square mile (2,196.4/km ). The racial makeup
1316-795: A terminal on the Hudson River, in 1873 the NJM built the Hudson Connecting ROW south to West End Junction The southernmost part leased from the Erie Railroad's as their original terminus, which had been built as the Paterson and Hudson River Railroad . which accessed Erie's Long Dock Tunnel and Pavonia Terminal . The NJ Midland West End Junction also served as a terminus for the Montclair Railway, which later became
1410-471: A wide variety of classes for lifelong learning. Adelphi University offers a Hudson Valley Center located on the SUNY Orange campus. Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine opened a Middletown Campus, in 2014, located in the former Horton Hospital. The following communities and places are all located adjacent to, or within a few miles of Middletown: The Times Herald-Record , a daily newspaper,
1504-476: A year from its state-of-the-art facility at 63 Governor Street. All the breweries closed during Prohibition . The city was a mecca for immigrant laborers, who worked in its factories, particularly Italian weavers from the Naples region. Paterson was the site of historic labor unrest that focused on the six-month-long Paterson silk strike of 1913 that demanded the eight-hour day and better working conditions. It
1598-494: Is a middle class neighborhood. Interstate 80 runs north of this district. Lakeview is home to the Paterson Farmers Market , where many people from across North Jersey come to buy fresh produce . The neighborhood is roughly 65% Hispanic, although it also has a significant Filipino presence. Lakeview also shares some of the same characteristics as neighboring Clifton as they both share a neighborhood bearing
1692-703: Is a mostly industrial area west of River Street and east of the Passaic River. Westside Park located off Totowa Avenue and best known as the site of the Holland submarine, Fenian Ram , which was built from 1879 to 1881 for the Fenian Brotherhood . It became the target of graffiti artists because the fence surrounding it was too low and too close to the submarine itself. The sub is now located in Paterson Museum . The climate in this area
1786-489: Is about 4 miles (6.4 km) from the center of Middletown. (ID: 06N) Middletown has a bus service, Middletown Transit , with four routes that connect at the bus station, located on Railroad Avenue, where passengers can connect to Coach USA and Short Line bus service. There is also a "Main Line" bus connecting to surrounding Orange County villages and another route connecting to areas such as Newburgh and Woodbury. At
1880-538: Is also a Catholic elementary school, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. SUNY Orange , previously known as Orange County Community College, is located in Middletown. Its campus includes the historic Webb Horton House (pictured), more commonly known as Morrison Hall. It also has a campus in Newburgh, and three satellite campuses, but the majority of buildings and students are in Middletown. A total of more than 6100 students attend SUNY Orange. In addition to credit classes, there are
1974-441: Is an active and vibrant retail strip featuring a variety of shops and services catering to a diverse clientele. Twenty-First Avenue used to have a large Italian population. Although there is still a significant Italian presence left in the neighborhood, it also has a large first-generation Hispanic population, particularly Colombian . Wrigley Park is a neighborhood that has suffered from years of poverty, crime, and neglect. It
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#17327872616562068-564: Is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Paterson has a humid continental climate , abbreviated Dfa on climate maps. Despite the size of the city, it has no weather reporting station, and thus, no historical climate data. Paterson uses Newark's airport for its local weather. According to then-Mayor Jose Torres, Paterson had 52 distinct ethnic groups in 2014. By 2020, Paterson had
2162-618: Is in the town of Wawayanda . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.3 km ), of which 5.1 square miles (13.3 km ) is land and 0.19% is water. The city is drained by Monhagen Brook and the Wallkill River . Middletown can be reached from New York City by bus and is located near the intersection of Interstate 84 and NY 17 (the future Interstate 86). State routes 17M and 211 run right through
2256-630: Is known for its hills and sweeping views of the New York City skyline . The Northside section of Paterson is located in the city's 1st Ward. Totowa section is a large neighborhood located west of the Passaic River , southwest of West Broadway and northeast of Preakness Avenue. As the name implies, it borders the town of Totowa . It is mostly Hispanic but with an increasing South Asian community, mainly Bangladeshi . Many Bengali grocery and clothing stores are located on Union Avenue and
2350-446: Is lined with large Victorian houses, some of the largest of which are now used as nursing homes. Other neighborhoods show the effects of loss of jobs and decline in the economy. The surrounding countryside was devoted partly to small dairy farms, but family farming has waned since the 1980s. Middletown is the main business address for the newspaper Times Herald-Record and its owner, Local Media Group . Mediacom Communications Corp ,
2444-464: Is located in the city's 2nd Ward. Riverside is a larger neighborhood in Paterson and, as its name suggests, is bound by the Passaic River to the north and east, separating the city from Hawthorne and Fair Lawn. Riverside is a working-class neighborhood. The neighborhood is mostly residential with some industrial uses. Madison Avenue cuts through the heart of this district. Route 20 runs through
2538-548: Is located in this neighborhood. Part of the 5th Ward is called Near Eastside by residents to differentiate it from the Eastside Park Historic District to its immediate east. Northside , located north of Downtown, suffers from many of the social problems facing the Wrigley Park neighborhood, but to a lesser extent. This neighborhood borders the boroughs of Haledon and Prospect Park and
2632-402: Is mostly African-American . Poverty, crime, open-air drug markets, prostitution, vacant lots, and boarded-up windows are all common in this area. However, new houses are being built, and crime has dropped in recent years. This neighborhood is located north of Broadway. It is also known as the '4th Ward'. It was named for a Paterson paper manufacturing family. Sandy Hill is a neighborhood in
2726-559: Is situated in the Historic District. Downtown Paterson is the main commercial district of the city and was once a shopping destination for many who lived in North Jersey . After a devastating fire in 1902, the city rebuilt the downtown with massive Beaux-Arts-style buildings, many of which remain to this day. These buildings are usually four to seven stories tall. Downtown Paterson is home to Paterson City Hall and
2820-485: Is the Middletown and New Jersey Railway , a freight line. The population has continued to grow into the 21st century, while the economy has shifted largely to service and retail, with a regional medical center a major employer in the area. The downtown business district of Middletown suffered from suburbanization that drew off retail businesses. The "Miracle Mile" shopping strip and Lloyd's Supermarket were developed in
2914-475: Is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , Paterson was the state's third-most-populous municipality , with a population of 159,732. an increase of 13,533 (+9.3%) from the 2010 census count of 146,199, which in turn reflected a decline of 3,023 (-2.0%) from the 149,222 counted in the 2000 census . The Census Bureau 's Population Estimates Program calculated
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3008-452: Is very diverse having significant Italian, Arab, and Asian populations. The Hillcrest section of Paterson is located in the city's 2nd Ward. People's Park is a neighborhood located north of 23rd Avenue and south of Market Street. Twenty-First Avenue, or "La Veinte y uno", as it is known by most of Paterson's Spanish-speaking community, is located in the People's Park section of Paterson. It
3102-946: The Arab world , and South Asia . Paterson has the nation's second-largest per capita Muslim population. The area of Paterson was inhabited by the Algonquian-speaking Native American Acquackanonk tribe of the Lenape , also known as the Delaware Indians. The land was known as the Lenapehoking . The Dutch claimed the land as New Netherlands , followed by the British as the Province of New Jersey . In 1791, Alexander Hamilton (1755/57–1804), first United States Secretary of
3196-619: The Constitution and Governor of New Jersey , who signed the 1792 charter that established the Town of Paterson. Architect , engineer , and city planner Pierre L'Enfant (1754–1825), who had earlier developed the initial plans for Washington, D.C. , was the first planner for the S.U.M. project. His plan proposed to harness the power of the Great Falls through a channel in the rock and an aqueduct . The society's directors felt he
3290-487: The Eastside located roughly west of Madison Avenue, north of 21st Avenue, south of Park Avenue, and east of Straight Street. Due to Paterson's significant population turn-over, this neighborhood is now home to a large and growing Hispanic community, mostly first-generation Dominicans . The Sandy Hill section of Paterson is located in the city's 5th Ward. Roberto Clemente Park, which was originally known as Sandy Hill Park,
3384-631: The Great Falls/Society for the Establishment of Useful Manufactures Historic District and the Eastside Park Historic District . In August 2011, Paterson was severely affected in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene , particularly by flooding of the Passaic River , where waters rose to levels unseen for 100 years, leading to the displacement of thousands and the closure of bridges over the river. Touring
3478-754: The Hudson River to Weehawken , but the company lacked the money to do so, and instead made arrangements to run through the Pennsylvania Railroad 's cut from Marion Junction through Bergen Hill in Jersey City to their Exchange Place Terminal . In 1871 built west from Two Bridges/Beaver Lake through Sussex County , including construction of the Backwards Tunnel , to the New York state line at Hanford, New Jersey , just south of Unionville, New York . The Ogden Mine Railroad
3572-717: The National Register of Historic Places , including museums, civic buildings such as City Hall , Hinchliffe Stadium, Public School Number Two and the Danforth Memorial Library , churches ( Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church ), individual residences, such as Lambert Castle , and districts of the city, such as the Paterson Downtown Commercial Historic District ,
3666-679: The New Jersey Historical Commission , Paterson’s industrialism ended “as the economy and technological needs of the United States changed. By 1983, Paterson was the fifth poorest city in the United States. The town that had called itself Silk City, the Iron City, and the Cotton City, was in economic ruin”. Once millwork and production left the city, Paterson’s poverty became reminiscent of what occurred in
3760-604: The New York and Greenwood Lake Railway . The lease provide access south to the PRR at Marion Junction . In 1866, public meetings were held in Middletown Westtown and Unionville, New York to discuss the viability of a railroad via these hamlets to Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey . A route was surveyed from there to Middletown, but, as built, the Middletown, Unionville and Water Gap Railroad only extended from
3854-461: The New York and Oswego Midland Railroad (NY&OM) was incorporated with the goal of linking Oswego, New York , on Lake Ontario , with the Hudson River at a point across from New York City . The NY&OM reached Middletown in 1871 and hoped to connect with three New Jersey companies to form a through route to the Port of New York and New Jersey . The link between the NY&OM and the NJM would be
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3948-608: The Orange County Fair each summer and the Orange County Fair Speedway . Highland Lakes State Park is the nearest state park. Good choices for hiking, biking and country drives are nearby. Shopping in the area includes the Galleria at Crystal Run , a mall just east of Middletown, and a long retail strip along Route 211 on the east side of town. Middletown's Hillside Cemetery was designed by
4042-684: The Susquehanna Transfer had later been located). The charter for the NJ Midland prevented it from crossing any other railroad to reach the Hudson River, but a route along the foot of the west side of the Bergen Hill to reach the PRR took it across the Erie Railroad . So a new company with the same management, the Hudson Connecting Railway , was formed to build the final leg. With the intention to reach
4136-601: The Wallkill River and the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains . Middletown is situated between Port Jervis and Newburgh , New York. At the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 30,345, reflecting an increase of 2,259 from the 28,086 counted in the 2010 census . The ZIP Code is 10940. Middletown falls within the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area , which belongs to
4230-746: The Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad . The NYS&W later shifted its mainline to run along the ROW developed by the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway , designating the NJ Midland portion above Sparta Junction the Hanford Branch. Commuter service ended in 1966, but has been considered for restoration as the part of the Passaic–Bergen–Hudson Transit Project is a project by NJ Transit to possibly reintroduce passenger service on
4324-411: The 1970s, New York City police officers, firefighters and other workers began to move to the area, as local housing offered better value. These commuters, who drove two hours each way, helped to bolster the economy of the area. After 1986, however, New York City required its municipal employees to reside in the city, and Middletown lost this source of residential development. The only railroad left in town
4418-492: The 1st and 2nd Wards of Paterson. Stoney Road is Paterson's southwesternmost neighborhood, bordering Woodland Park to the south and Totowa across the Passaic River to the west. This neighborhood is home to Pennington Park, Hayden Heights, Lou Costello Pool, the Levine reservoir, Murray Avenue, Mc Bride Avenue, and Garret Heights. A strong Italian presence remains in this neighborhood. The Stoney Road section of Paterson
4512-489: The 2010 census , the population of Middletown was 28,086. The ethnic make-up was 39.7% Hispanic, 36.6% white (exclusive of Hispanics), 21.0% African-American, 1.9% Asian and 0.8% Native American. At the 2000 census, there were 25,388 people, 9,466 households and 5,963 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,939.5 per square mile (1,907.2/km ). There were 10,124 housing units at an average density of 1,969.7 per square mile (760.5/km ). The racial make-up of
4606-586: The British architect and landscape designer Calvert Vaux , who worked with Frederick Law Olmsted to design Central Park in New York City. The J. W. Chorley Elementary School, designed by the American architect Paul Rudolph , was built in the 1960s and demolished in 2013. Health care services are provided at Garnet Health Medical Center (formerly Orange Regional Medical Center), a hospital located in
4700-558: The City of Middletown are major employers in Middletown. Many residents also work at the Galleria at Crystal Run , Walmart, Media Communications Corp, and Garnet Health in the nearby Town of Wallkill. John Green purchased land from the DeLancey patent and probably settled the area around 1744. Due to its location between other settlements, residents adopted the name of Middletown, changing it later to South Middletown to avoid confusion with
4794-527: The East Bank of the Passaic River in Paterson's original county. Built when Paterson was still Bergen County, River Drive changes to River Road in the greater Eastside Sections of Upper Eastside-Manor Section, East River, and Riverside Sections, and turns into Wagaraw Road north of 1st Avenue / Maple Avenue in the old Bunker Hill extension of Columbia Heights in Fair Lawn an indication of not only entering
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#17327872616564888-626: The Hudson Connecting Railway should be included in the proceedings. On February 21, 1880, the NJ Midland, along with the Hudson Connecting Railway, was sold to Charles Parsons, who represented the bondholders of the first and second mortgages; the two railroads were combined into one. In June 1881 the NJ Midland was consolidated with five other railroads to form the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (NYS&W) with Frederic A. Potts and Garret Hobart serving as chief officers. The company expanded west into Pennsylvania along
4982-849: The Industrial Section but also entering the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Hawthorne. River Drive then turns into East Main Street to indicate that you have entered the Northside Section. The East River neighborhood which was and still maintains its "blue-collar" working-class identity, was at one time known for its large Jewish community, as well as a Neapolitan/Italian population and more recently other Mediterranean and Adriatic Europeans, Caribbean and South Americans, and other modern immigrant groups from all over
5076-454: The MU&WG which was leased by the NY&OM effective April 1, 1872. The NY&OM soon entered bankruptcy and dropped the lease on the MU&WG which was then leased by the NJM in 1873. NYS&W and the Middletown and New Jersey Railroad use the line with shared trackage rights. The NJ Midland went bankrupt and was sold to receivers in March 1875. By December 1878, a dispute broke out between various bondholders, some of whom disputed that
5170-544: The Passaic County Courthouse Annex, two of the city's architectural landmarks. City Hall was designed by the New York firm Carrere and Hastings in 1894, and was modeled after the Hôtel de Ville (city hall) in Lyon , France , capital of the silk industry in Europe . The former Orpheum Theatre located on Van Houten Street has been converted to a mosque by the Islamic Foundation of New Jersey. The massive structure, now known as Masjid Jalalabad, can accommodate 1,500 worshipers. As with many other old downtown districts in
5264-422: The Passaic River. The city has attempted to revitalize the area in recent years, including the installation of period lamp posts and the conversion of old industrial buildings into apartments and retail venues. Many artists live in this section of Paterson. A major redevelopment project is planned for this district in the coming years. The Paterson Museum of Industrial History at Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works
5358-403: The Treasury , helped found the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (S.U.M.), which helped encourage the harnessing of energy from the Great Falls of the Passaic River to secure economic independence from British manufacturers. The society founded Paterson, which became the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in America. Paterson was named for William Paterson , statesman, signer of
5452-421: The United States, Downtown Paterson suffered as shoppers and retailers moved to the suburban shopping malls of the region. Many historic buildings are in disrepair or are abandoned after years of neglect. In addition, Downtown Paterson is an Urban Enterprise Zone . The city has, in recent years, begun initiatives in hopes of reviving the downtown area with the centerpiece being the Center City Mall, constructed on
5546-434: The addresses aligning themselves to the now-defunct Jewish Temple, located at the corner of 33rd and Broadway. South Paterson , also known as Little Istanbul or Little Ramallah , is a diverse neighborhood with a growing number of immigrants from the Middle East , with significant Turkish and Arab communities. The neighborhood is located in the 6th Ward, east of Main Street and west of West Railway Avenue. A majority of
5640-422: The area until 1914 and fostered growth of the city. The district originally included dozens of mill buildings and other manufacturing structures associated with the textile industry and, later, the firearms, silk, and railroad locomotive manufacturing industries. In the latter half of the 19th century, silk production became the dominant industry and formed the basis of Paterson's most prosperous period, earning it
5734-402: The area was still part of Essex County . It became part of the newly created Passaic County on February 7, 1837, and was incorporated as a city on April 14, 1851, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The city was reincorporated on March 14, 1861. The 77-foot-high (23 m) Great Falls and a system of water raceways that harnessed the falls' power provided power for the mills in
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#17327872616565828-409: The area with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate , U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declared, "This is as bad as I've seen, and I've been in eight states that have been impacted by Irene." The same day, President Obama declared New Jersey a disaster area . Paterson is in the southern part of Passaic County, which is near the north edge of New Jersey, as
5922-414: The city include Riverside and Totowa. The city borders the municipalities of Clifton , Haledon , Hawthorne , Prospect Park , Totowa and Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) in Passaic County; and both Elmwood Park (formerly East Paterson) and Fair Lawn in Bergen County . The Great Falls Historic District is the most famous neighborhood in Paterson because of the landmark Great Falls of
6016-541: The city was 68.68% White , 15.13% African American , 0.75% Native American , 1.69% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 9.33% from other races and 4.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.11% of the population. 34.0% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who
6110-408: The city's Arabs live in this section of Paterson. Many of the retail shops and restaurants cater to this community. The neighborhood is characterized by Halal meat markets which offer goat and lamb, and shop signs are in Arabic. South Paterson's Arab community is mostly made up of Jordanians , Palestinians , Syrians , and Lebanese . Lakeview is situated in the southern part of the city, and
6204-400: The city, and US 6 parallels I-84 to the south. The Middletown-Town of Wallkill station on Metro-North Railroad 's Port Jervis line is located nearby, in the Town of Wallkill, and provides rail service to Port Jervis , other communities in Orange and Rockland Counties and Bergen County, New Jersey, Hoboken and New York City via a transfer at Secaucus, New Jersey . Randall Airport
6298-418: The company cleared a right of way from Sandyston to New York . In the mid-1860s, several companies were formed to create railroads across northern New Jersey. The earliest of these, the Hoboken, Ridgefield and Paterson Railroad was chartered in 1866 to connect Paterson with the ports along the Hudson River waterfront ; various logistical issues ensured this company would not build anything. More successful
6392-477: The council, and eight members elected from wards. Each of the city's four wards elects two members. The mayor and the president of the common council are each elected at-large for four-year terms. The other council members have two-year terms. Terms of office begin on January 1. A fire chief and three assistants are elected every three years by members of the city's engine companies. A corporation counsel, commissioners of public works and of assessment and taxation,
6486-419: The district's two other elementary schools. In 2005, the Middletown School District implemented a full day kindergarten program at the request of the Middletown voters. Two middle schools in the district, Twin Towers Middle School and Monhagen Middle School , collect the students from the elementary schools. Middletown High School is the only building for high school and includes grades nine to twelve. There
6580-433: The eastern border of Riverside, providing an easy commute to Route 80 East and New York City . This section is ethnically diverse with a growing Hispanic community concentrating mostly north and along River Street. Many Albanians make their home in the East 18th Street and River Street areas. River View Terrace is located in this neighborhood. Riverside is located in parts of the 3rd and 4th Wards of Paterson. Bunker Hill
6674-408: The former Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works near the Passaic Falls. Behind Newark and New York, the brewing industry was booming in Paterson in the late 1800s. Braun Brewery, Sprattler & Mennell, Graham Brewery, The Katz Brothers, and Burton Brewery merged in 1890 to form Paterson Consolidated Brewing Company . Hinchliffe Brewing and Malting Company , founded in 1861, produced 75,000 barrels
6768-410: The home of the city's industrial and political leaders, the neighborhood experienced a significant downturn as industry fled Paterson. In recent years, gentrification has begun to occur in the neighborhood and some of the area's historic houses have been restored. The Eastside Park Historic District is a state and nationally registered historic place. The jewel of the neighborhood is Eastside Park and
6862-508: The larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area . Middletown was incorporated as a city in 1888. It grew in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a stop on several lower New York State railroads, attracting several small manufacturing businesses. SUNY Orange, the Times-Herald Record , U.S. Postal Service, County of Orange, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine , Orange & Rockland Utilities , and
6956-410: The late 1960s and two later shopping malls, all located in nearby Town of Wallkill along Route 211 , near the intersection of Route 17 and Interstate 84 . The Orange Plaza mall in the Town of Wallkill drew several of the downtown shops into it by the mid-1970s, weakening the City of Middletown's downtown. Also in the Town of Wallkill, the Galleria at Crystal Run opened in the early 1990s, and in 2001
7050-534: The mansions that surround it. This section of Paterson once had a large Jewish population that reached 40,000 at its peak; a synagogue still remains. Eastside Park and what is commonly known as the Upper Eastside are located in Paterson's 3rd Ward. East River Section is a section that is referred to by locals roughly bordering Riverside at 5th Avenue and extending south to Broadway, sandwiched in by Madison Avenue to McClean Boulevard (Route 20). However,
7144-563: The neighborhood's layout unofficially extends to the "Paterson-Newark/Hudson Route" of River Road in the Paterson-Memorial Park section of Fair Lawn whose house addresses are in alignment with the now-defunct Jewish synagogue on the corner of 33rd Street and Broadway, which connects Paterson to Newark/Hudson, and at one time was the main route through River Drive, which starts in Elmwood Park and rides north to south along
7238-482: The nickname "Silk City." In 1835, Samuel Colt began producing firearms in Paterson, but within a few years he moved his business to Hartford, Connecticut . Later in the 19th century, Paterson was the site of early experiments with submarines by Irish-American inventor John Philip Holland . Two of Holland's early models—one found at the bottom of the Passaic River—are on display in the Paterson Museum , housed in
7332-458: The old manufacturing businesses had closed by the 1960s. In 1968, Middletown annexed the adjacent Village of Amchir. In the 1970s, the economy of Middletown and surrounding communities suffered additional blows due to the closing of a large Ford Motor Company plant in Mahwah, New Jersey , and the downsizing of IBM operations in the area. Responding to higher housing costs in New York City, from
7426-399: The river then turns south to Passaic town, on the way to Newark , further south. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 8.71 square miles (22.55 km ), including 8.41 square miles (21.79 km ) of land and 0.29 square miles (0.76 km ) of water (3.38%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
7520-425: The same name. The Lakeview section of Paterson is located in the city's 6th ward. Hillcrest is a largely residential, middle class enclave , to the west of the downtown area. Its borders' limits are Preakness Avenue to the east, Cumberland Avenue to the west, and Totowa Avenue along with West Side Park and the Passaic River to the south. Hillcrest is one of Paterson's most desirable neighborhoods. The neighborhood
7614-549: The second-largest Muslim population in the United States by percentage. Paterson's rapidly growing Bangladeshi American , Turkish American , Arab American , Albanian American , Bosnian American , Dominican American , and Peruvian American communities are among the largest and most prominent in the United States, the latter owing partially to the presence of the Consulate of Peru . Paterson's Muslim population has been estimated at 25,000 to 30,000. Paterson has become
7708-413: The surrounding streets. Masjid Al-Ferdous is located on Union Avenue, which accommodates the daily Bangladeshi pedestrian population. A large Italian presence remains in this neighborhood. Many Peruvian and other Latin American restaurants and businesses are located on Union Avenue. Colonial Village and Brooks Sloate Terraces are located in this neighborhood. The Totowa Section is located in parts of
7802-437: The town of Walkill. ORMC was completed in 2011, merging the faculties of the former Horton Medical Center and Arden Hill Hospital. It is a major employer in the region. Middletown is located at 41°27′N 74°25′W / 41.450°N 74.417°W / 41.450; -74.417 (41.4458, -74.4221) in Orange County . The city is nearly surrounded by the town of Wallkill, except for its southernmost section, which
7896-717: The towns surrounding the Appalachian Mountains once the coal mining industry ended. In 2020, 25.2% of Paterson residents lived in poverty. Competition from malls in upscale neighboring towns like Wayne and Paramus forced large chain stores out of Paterson's downtown. With the decline of the city's industrial base, small businesses became the city's most prominent businesses. But the city still attracts many immigrants, who have revived its economy, especially through small businesses. The downtown area has been struck by massive fires several times, most recently on January 17, 1991. In this fire, almost an entire city block
7990-476: The world, as well as African-Americans. Manor Section is a residential neighborhood in Paterson. It is located east of East 33rd Street, north of Broadway, and southwest of Route 20 and the Passaic River . The Manor section of Paterson is located in the city's 3rd Ward. The layout and culture of the Manor Section also extends into the neighboring Lyncrest and Rivercrest sections of Fair Lawn , with all
8084-464: Was $ 39,570 and the median family income was $ 47,760. Males had a median income of $ 35,990 and females $ 28,429. The per capita income was $ 18,947. About 13.5% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. Middletown is governed by a mayor and a city council known as the common council. It consists of nine members: an alderman-at-large, who acts as president of
8178-434: Was 34.68% (50,706) White , 31.68% (46,314) Black or African American , 1.06% (1,547) Native American , 3.34% (4,878) Asian , 0.04% (60) Pacific Islander , 23.94% (34,999) from other races , and 5.26% (7,695) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.63% (84,254) of the population. Of the 44,329 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 35.4% were married couples living together; 29.5% had
8272-423: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.27. 27.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64 and 12.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median household income
8366-575: Was constructed in 1872. Middletown grew through the 19th century, stimulated by construction of the Erie Railroad and the New York, Ontario and Western Railway (among others). The city was industrialized, developing factories for various industries, such as shoes, lawnmower blades, and furniture. These did well through the World War II era. The Webb Horton mansion and adjoining 18 acres were donated to establish Orange County Community College in 1950. Due to industrial restructuring, most of
8460-474: Was defeated, with workers returning at the end of the strike without having negotiated any changes. In 1919, Paterson was one of eight locations bombed by self-identified anarchists. During World War II , Paterson played an important part in the aircraft engine industry. By the end of the war, however, urban areas were in decline; Paterson was no exception. Beginning in the late 1960s, the city suffered high unemployment rates and white flight . According to
8554-601: Was engulfed in flames due to an electrical fire in the basement of a bar at 161 Main Street. Firefighter John A. Nicosia lost his life in the fire. A plaque honoring his memory was later placed on a wall near the area. The area was so badly damaged that most of the burned buildings were demolished, with an outdoor mall standing in their place. The most notable of the destroyed buildings was the Meyer Brothers department store, which closed in 1987 and had since been parceled out. Paterson includes numerous locations listed on
8648-544: Was made obsolete. This was later known as the Hanford Branch. By 1872 the NJ Midland completed the line between Hackensack and Newfoundland . It also built a line through the Ridgefields by 1872, but with no station. It joined the Erie Railroad Northern Branch at Granton Junction near Babbit , and reached the community of New Durham (near the point now under New Jersey Route 495 where
8742-404: Was taking too long and was over budget, and he was replaced by Peter Colt, who used a less complicated reservoir system to get the water flowing to factories in 1794. Eventually, Colt's system developed some problems and a scheme resembling L'Enfant's original plan was used after 1846. Paterson was originally formed as a township from portions of Acquackanonk Township on April 11, 1831, while
8836-759: Was the New Jersey Western Railroad, which had built about ten miles of trackage from Hawthorne to Bloomingdale from 1868 to 1870, including the Wortendyke before it was consolidated into the NJ Midland. The New Jersey Midland Railway (NJM) was formed in 1870 as a consolidation of several smaller railroads, including the NJH&;D and the NJW. The original plan was to cut through the Hudson Palisades near Englewood and run south along
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