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Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

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Pawtucket Canal, Pawtucket Falls vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Pawtucket Falls vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, M...

Significance: Originally constructed to facilitate the transporting of goods from inland New England to the sea at Newburyport, the Pawtucket Canal was later used as the basis for the extensive power canal syst... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

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Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

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Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex C...

Significance: The Northern Canal was constructed to bring more water into the canal system in order that the demands for power made by increasingly large mills could be met. The Northern Canal supplemented the... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

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Lowell Canal System, Pawtucket Dam, Merrimack River,above Pawtucket Falls, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Canal System, Pawtucket Dam, Merrimack River,above Pawtucket Fa...

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Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex C...

Significance: The Northern Canal was constructed to bring more water into the canal system in order that the demands for power made by increasingly large mills could be met. The Northern Canal supplemented the... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex C...

Significance: The Northern Canal was constructed to bring more water into the canal system in order that the demands for power made by increasingly large mills could be met. The Northern Canal supplemented the... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

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Pawtucket Canal, Pawtucket Falls vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Pawtucket Falls vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, M...

Significance: Originally constructed to facilitate the transporting of goods from inland New England to the sea at Newburyport, the Pawtucket Canal was later used as the basis for the extensive power canal syst... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket & Ford Streets vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex C...

Significance: The Northern Canal was constructed to bring more water into the canal system in order that the demands for power made by increasingly large mills could be met. The Northern Canal supplemented the... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Swamp Locks, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals, Lowell, Mi...

Significance: The Swamp Locks complex consists of a flight of two navigation locks with a dam at the west end of the upper lock. The original locks opened in 1797, and were rebuilt in 1822-1823 when this confi... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

For additional documentation, see also Slater Mill (HABS RI-82). Significance: The Slater Mill was the first successful cotton factory, and the first water powered spinning mill using the Arkwright system of ca... More

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Northern Canal, Pawtucket Gatehouse, Northern Canal & Merrimack River,...

Public domain photograph of textile, pattern design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lowell Canal System, Pawtucket Dam, Merrimack River,above Pawtucket Falls, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Canal System, Pawtucket Dam, Merrimack River,above Pawtucket Fa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

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