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You Must See the History Rich Lowell Massachusetts

Lowell Massachusetts is the fourth largest city in the state. It is strategically located at intersections of routes, 3, 93, and 495, which provides great access to the points of interest in the state, and that of New Hampshire as well as Maine. It is even easy to hop on the Commuter Rail for a 40 minute ride all the way to Boston.

The industrial revolution is honored in Lowell at the Lowell National Park. The textile industry was also given a boost here in New England during the nineteenth century. The mill buildings have been rehabilitated and with 2 ½ miles of trolley tracks, several museums, and canal boat tours, there is even more reason to visit here for a glimpse of history.

The Lowell Auditorium provides an excellent place for many wonderful performers to entertain anyone that wants to attend. With 3,200 seats it is not hard to get a seat. Prices are reasonable as well so there is no need to leave this one out when you visit Lowell. Also located downtown is the Merrimack Repertory Theatre which is one of a very few self-sustaining theatres of its kind in the northeast.

For those interested in relocating their business to the Lowell area, there are many mill buildings dating from the 19^th century which provide the entrepreneur with low cost options to house their business venture. You will also find that the city offers some unique financial incentives which are intended to bring new growth to the city.

The Merrimack River adds to the character of the city and hosts a folk festival here every year which brings in 200,000 people annually. You will also be able to enjoy Riverfest, Fourth of July, and First Night all on the river.

In 2010 the population of Lowell was 106,519. But back when it was founded it was a planned manufacturing center established in 1820s for the manufacture and distribution of textiles. By the time the 1850s rolled around, Lowell had become the largest industrial complex in the U.S. Textile factories wove cotton that had been produced in the South into fabrics for exporting to all the other states in the Union.

History buffs will find fascinating places to visit when they come to Lowell. Places like the Lowell National Historical Park which maintains its history as manufacturing center and a city that welcomed immigrants from around the world. Lowell’s cemetery which is the place where many of the wealthy industrial leaders during the Victorian era buried along with a number of U.S. Congressmen, a Governor of Massachusetts, as well as a U.S. Senator.

Then for those who love literature, you can visit the Worthan House which has gained fame due to the reported visit of the late Edgar Allan Poe to this tavern where some say he wrote at least part of ‘The Raven’.

Lowell’s rich history is only one of the reasons you will surely want to visit this city as you explore the beginnings and long lived traditions of this great nation.