Lawrence, MA
Known as the “Immigrant City,” Lawrence has always welcomed multi-ethnic populations and multiculturalism as a gateway city with a high percentage of foreign-born residents.
The city was built in the 1840s and is known as the nation’s first planned industrial city. In the early 20th century, Lawrence was a global leader in cotton and textile production and the site of the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike, one of the more important events in workers’ labor struggles. The massive mill buildings lining the Merrimack River, the large clock and bell tower, and the breathtaking Great Stone Dam are all a tribute to Lawrence’s industrial heritage. If you’re seeking to view industrial New England history, Lawrence is the place to see.
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Settled
1655
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Population
92,974
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Did you know?
Poet Robert Frost attended Lawrence High School, and both composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein, and singer Robert Goulet were born here.
Highlights
- Canal Street Antique Mall
- Den Rock Park
- Lawrence Heritage State Park
- O’Neill Park
Getting Here
From Boston: Take I-93 North to I-495 N towards Lawrence. Exit onto Marston St.
MBTA: From North Station, take the Haverhill line to the Lawrence station.
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