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| New Jersey Facts |
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In order to meet the increasing demand for his wire rope John Roebling opened a factory in Trenton, New Jersey in 1848. John Roebling, along with his two sons, Washington and Ferdinand, built a suspension bridge across the gorge of the Niagara River. |
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Tourism is the second-largest industry in New Jersey. |
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According to the US Census, Passaic County has a median family income of $56,054. |
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