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

Merrimack St. Depot

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

1. Merrimack St. Depot Marker

Inscription. This corner was the hub of Lowell activity from 1835 when the B&L Railroad opened, through the 19th century. The passenger depot stood here; in 1835 it was replaced by an Italianate style building which combined city offices, public meeting halls and railway station under one roof. Upstairs, Huntington Hall was a great cultural asset where the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Russian dance troupes and Shakesperean plays were performed.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 42° 38.733′ N, 71° 18.733′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Merrimack Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lowell MA 01852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston

and in the Merrimack Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Street of Lightning (here, next to this marker); Lowell Institution for Savings Building (a few steps from this marker); Wentworth Building (a few steps from this marker); George L. Duncan Dedication Plaza and Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Steam Railroads In New England (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowell Gas Light Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

2. Merrimack St. Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.