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

Human Construction

Carlos Dorrien

— 1989 —

Human Construction Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

1. Human Construction Marker

Inscription. Site: Pawtucket Canal at Central Street. Material: Granite. The cut and textured granite stones of this work are arranged in a classic post and lintel form. Their monumental size reflects the endurance of Lowell's people throughout history. The stones, like the city itself, symbolize strength and durability

Erected by Lowell Public Art Collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 42° 38.633′ N, 71° 18.5′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Central 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: Central Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Pollard Exchange (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simpson and Rowland Building (about 600 feet away); The Concord River (about 700 feet away); Davis Block (about 700 feet away); Institute Building (about 700 feet away); Cherry and Webb Building (about 700 feet away); McCarthy Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

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Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

2. Human Construction Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

3. Human Construction Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

4. Human Construction Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

5. Human Construction Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.