Lowell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

George L. Duncan Dedication Plaza and Fountain

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2018

1. George L. Duncan Dedication Plaza and Fountain Marker

Inscription. Lowell was founded upon the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord Rivers to become a nineteenth-century textile manufacturing empire. The city later faced urban decline when industry left the region. On January 3, 1989, George L. Duncan, a community banker and entrepreneur, founded Enterprise Bank here in the heart of downtown Lowell marking a rebirth of commerce and community involvement. This park, designed by George's daughter, Alison C. Duncan, Landscape Architect, celebrates the many expressions of water and industry that have shaped Lowell's history and represents its renewed energy and hopes for the future.

Erected 2013 by Enterprise Bank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1989.

Location. 42° 38.735′ N, 71° 18.714′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Shattuck Street south of Merrimack Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Wentworth Building (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Merrimack St. Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Street of Lightning (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Railroads In New England (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowell Institution for Savings Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Labor (within shouting distance of this marker); Debating Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Also see . . .
1. About Enterprise Bank. (Submitted on May 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. It Takes One: Alison Duncan and David Russo. (Submitted on May 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

George L. Duncan Dedication Plaza and Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2018

2. George L. Duncan Dedication Plaza and Fountain and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.