Lowell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Market Mills
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 25, 2013
1. Lowell Manufacturing Company Marker
Inscription.
Lowell Manufacturing Company. Market Mills. The first Lowell Manufacturing Company buildings were constructed along Pawtucket Canal in 1828 in order to make use of Lowell’s abundant water power. The two steam-powered building in this courtyard, however, were erected in 1882 and 1902 as the demand for greater productivity continued to increase. Unlike other Lowell corporations, the Lowell Manufacturing Company had always specialized in the manufacture of carpets, even after its sale to the Bigelow Carpet Company in 1899. When carpet prices fell and competition increased in the early 20th century, the company became the first of Lowell’s major corporations to leave the city. Like other Lowell mills, the two buildings here had been subject to neglect and deterioration until their renovations in 1982 as part of the city’s revitalization.
The first Lowell Manufacturing Company buildings were constructed along Pawtucket Canal in 1828 in order to make use of Lowell’s abundant water power. The two steam-powered building in this courtyard, however, were erected in 1882 and 1902 as the demand for greater productivity continued to increase. Unlike other Lowell corporations, the Lowell Manufacturing Company had always specialized in the manufacture of carpets, even after its sale to the Bigelow Carpet Company in 1899. When carpet prices fell and competition increased in the early 20th century, the company became the first of Lowell’s major corporations to leave the city. Like other Lowell mills, the two buildings here had been subject to neglect and deterioration until their renovations in 1982 as part of the city’s revitalization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 42° 38.617′ N, 71° 18.783′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lowell MA 01852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Lowell National Historic Park Visitor Center is near the Lowell Manufacturing Marker.
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 25, 2013
4. Lowell Manufacturing Company Marker
Other buildings in the manufacturing complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
