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

Suffolk Mill

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

1. Suffolk Mill Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The original Suffolk Mill buildings, constructed in 1831, were razed and rebuilt during the idle business years of the Civil War. Only the 1831 counting house survives. The company merged with the Tremont Mills across Suffolk Street in 1871, and new buildings were added as the company expanded in the late 19th century. The rebuilt Suffolk Mills remain, including seven Victor Water Turbines installed in the 1890's.

Erected by Lowell Heritage State Park and Lowell National Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 42° 38.97′ N, 71° 18.998′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Father Morissette Boulevard west of Suffolk Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Suffolk Street, Lowell MA 01854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blending Old and New (within shouting distance of this marker); "Quiet as the Grave" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keepers of the Gate

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(about 400 feet away); Stele for the Merrimack (about 400 feet away); St. Anne's Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Irish Labor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Debating Slavery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Life on the Corporation (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Also see . . .
1. Wannalancit Mills at Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Wannalancit Mills. (Submitted on May 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Suffolk Mill Marker

Next to the main exhibit entrance on the south elevation

Former Suffolk Mill No. 6, later Wannalancit Mills image. Click for full size.

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

3. Former Suffolk Mill No. 6, later Wannalancit Mills

Marker is along the mill wall, below the green banners beyond the person in the blue shirt at left of photo

Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit image. Click for full size.

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

4. Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.