• Botto Family circa 1913
  • The ethnic diversity of Paterson and its suburbs in the early 20th century brought to the area new traditions, including the formation of amateur musicians' ensembles that provided entertainment as informal gatherings and special occasions. o
  • Labor Day was a true workers' holiday on which parades and picnics were organized. Here, members of the Butchers' Union demonstrate solidarity with one another and with their fellow workers who assembled to parade on Labor Day, September 6th, 1915 in Paterson, NJ