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The historic brick Pepperell center or former mill building in the town of Biddeford Maine on the Saco River.
Historic Biddeford textile mill, Maine, USA
Old Collins axes and machetes factory in the town of Canton, Connecticut.
Old Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, National Historic Landmark site. Textile mill from 1700's on the Blackstone River with water fall.
The historic Slaters Mill in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
Lowell is known as the cradle of the industrial revolution in the United States and many of the city's historic sites have been preserved by the National Park Service. Lowell is a vibrant city with a thriving arts scene, cobblestone streets, and a bustling downtown
05-08-2021. Nashua, NH, USA. Panorama of a historic cotton mill building with a clock tower in an old industrial park on the Nashua River during sunset
View of the town Middlebury in Vermont
The old Mill in Westbrook Maine. The heritage from the industrial revolution, USA
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
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Lowell, Massachusetts, USA - October 15, 2023: Pawtucket Canal and Mill Buildings. Completed in 1796, the Pawtucket Canal was originally built as a transportation canal to circumvent the Pawtucket Falls of the Merrimack River in East Chelmsford, Massachusetts. In the early 1820s it became a major component of the Lowell power canal system. with the founding of the textile industry at what became Lowell. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park.
Early morning sun. Lift bridge and brick building reflections on the water. Shadows and sun on the grass lined banks.
Abandoned factory besides Kennebec river in Winslow, Maine, during summer day.
Historic cotton mill building with a tall brick chimney on the banks of the river in the old Nashua Industrial Park and its reflection in the Nashua River. New Hampshire, USA
Exterior of an old red brick building across a creek, Westin, West Virginia, USA
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Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
the old historic Sparhawk Mill located on the Royal River on a sunny blue sky day in Yarmouth Maine.
Nashua, New Hampshire
The old mills and canals in Lowell, Massachusetts, hold significant historical and cultural importance as a focal point of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. In the early 19th century, Lowell emerged as a thriving industrial center, pioneering the integration of water-powered textile mills and intricate canal systems. This innovative combination facilitated large-scale textile production and contributed to the transformation of the American economy and society.\n\nThe mills of Lowell, powered by the Merrimack River and its network of canals, represented a shift from agrarian-based economies to industrial ones. The development of these mills marked a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing how technological advancements and factory systems could revolutionize manufacturing processes. This shift also led to the influx of laborers, primarily young women from rural areas, who sought employment in the mills, leading to significant social and demographic changes.\n\nThe canals themselves, such as the Pawtucket Canal and the Merrimack Canal, played a crucial role in transporting raw materials and finished products, making Lowell a transportation hub and facilitating the growth of the textile industry. The efficient flow of goods and resources through these canals helped connect Lowell to broader markets and played a role in shaping trade networks.\n\nToday, the old mills and canals in Lowell are preserved as a historic district, offering insight into the nation's industrial heritage. The Lowell National Historical Park encompasses these landmarks, allowing visitors to explore the preserved mills, learn about the technological innovations of the time, and gain a deeper understanding of the societal changes that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The significance of Lowell's mills and canals extends beyond their industrial contributions, highlighting the intertwined narratives of technology, labor, urbanization, and progress in American history.
Seneca Knitting Mill, Seneca Falls, New York
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA - October 15, 2023:  The original layout of the Pawtucket Canal Lower Locks and Dam was constructed 1822-23. However, the current facilities are from a 1841-43 rebuild of the dam and narrowing of the locks. The Pawtucket Canal Lower Locks and Dam are part of the Lowell Power Canal System, the largest power canal system in the United States. Lowell was Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, it was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park.
Historic cotton mill building with clock tower in an old industrial park on the Nashua River illuminated by the sun during sunset in May. Panoramic photography. Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell National Historical Park
Lewiston is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine
Old New England Factory in CT
The red brick roofline of an old textile mill converted to modern offices in North Andover Massachusetts. Smoke stack and mill building details with brilliant blue sky background with room for copy.
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