Images of Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell National Historical Park and its collection
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Lowell National Historical Park, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a National Historical Park of the United States. Established in 1978, it is operated by the National Park Service. The park comprises a group of different sites in and around the city of Lowell, which are related to the era of textile manufacturing in the city during the Industrial Revolution.
Visitor Center and Exhibits
The park includes a visitor center and numerous restored and unrestored sites from the 19th century. The visitor center offers a free self-guided tour of Lowell's history, which includes display exhibits such as the patent model of a loom by local inventor S. Thomas. This tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city's rich industrial past.
Boott Mills and Museum
The Boott Mills, located along the Merrimack River on the Eastern Canal, is the most fully restored manufacturing site in the district and one of the oldest. The Boott Mill houses a walk-through museum that features living recreations of the textile manufacturing process in the 19th century. This immersive experience allows visitors to step back in time and understand the workings of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
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