Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The City of Lowell is generally considered to be the birthplace of large-scale manufacturing in the U.S. Begun as a transportation canal, the Lowell Canal System evolved, during the 19th century, into one of America's foremost water power sites.

Survey number: HAER MA-1

Building/structure dates: 1795- 1803 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1822-1836 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1839-1945 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1846-1849 Subsequent Work

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1969 - 1980

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