Paterson, NJ Self-Storage Units

Self-Storage in Paterson, NJ

If you’re looking for self-storage in Paterson, we’ve got you covered. 

Paterson is the largest city in Passaic County, and is located near the north edge of New Jersey. The Great Falls on the Passaic River are a popular destination, and if you like outdoor activities like fishing or boating, then Paterson is the place to be.

If you’re new to the area, you’re in for a couple of surprises. There are no self-serve gas stations in NJ, because it’s illegal to pump your own gas. You are also legally prohibited from slurping your soup in public, and it is against the law for a man to knit in public during fishing season. It’s also illegal for birds to poop on statues, but enforcing that one could be a challenge, because birds.

Want to learn more about Paterson? Read on.

The Paterson Community

Alexander Hamilton created Paterson, NJ as the first intentional industrial city. He figured that the new nation would need to DIY pretty much everything since Britain wasn’t too impressed with losing the Revolutionary War. The Great Falls on the Passaic River allowed factories to begin using water to power their equipment. 

Silk and cotton mills sprung up and dominated the area during the 19th century. By 1913, there were 300 silk and dye mills. At one point, workers organized a strike about safety and working conditions, shutting things down for 5 months. 

Paterson mill owners pressured local officials to close the labor halls in Paterson to prevent strike organizers from meeting. Many of the workers lived in Haledon and worked in Paterson, including silk worker Pietro Botto.  Botto organized a huge rally at his home, and there organizers spoke to 20,000 striking workers. 

The Botto House is now the home of the American Labor Museum, and the silk strike it catalyzed is considered to be the beginning of the American labor and union movement. 

Like most of New Jersey, Paterson weather is hot and humid in the summer, with temperatures reaching an average high of 85℉ in July and dipping down an average low of 20℉ in January. Paterson averages 25 inches of snow every year.  

Hurricanes do occasionally make their way to Paterson, but the biggest dangers are Nor’easters, storms with strong winds, heavy rain or snow, high tides, storm surges and some serious attitude. In early 2021, a nor’easter dropped about two feet of snow over a couple of days. All you can do is hunker down and ride it out, so make sure you have enough snacks! 

Actor John Spencer, who played Leo McGarry on The West Wing, lived in Paterson. Another famous resident was Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, a boxer who was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years-to-life. He spent 20 years trying to clear his name before being exonerated and released. 

Storage Post Self-Storage Facilities Near Paterson

We have several Storage Post self-storage facilities in the Paterson area, so we’re sure to have a nearby location to meet your needs. You can find us at: 45 Kossuth Street, Haledon, NJ 07508.

Why Choose Storage Post?

The last thing you want to worry about during a Nor’easter is whether your self-storage unit will stand up to wind, rain, hail, or snow, but Mother Nature likes to throw all four at New Jersey residents, sometimes simultaneously. That's why we have climate-controlled units to keep your possessions comfy and dry all year round, no matter what the temperature is outside. 

Many of our Storage Post locations offer 24-hour access and drive-up units, and all our locations have state of the art security measures such as digital access codes, 24/7/365 security cameras, bright, motion-activated lighting and fenced and gated facilities.

Our staff can help you navigate the jughandles, debate the relative merits of Springsteen vintage versus Broadway Bruce and tell you the best place to get a Fat Sandwich with a side of disco fries. We can also help you figure out what size self-storage unit is best for your needs. 

Why not drop into one of our convenient locations and talk to our friendly staff about how self-storage can help you live life in Paterson!