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Manchester, New Hampshire mills along the Merrimack River. Manchester is the largest city in the state of New Hampshire and the largest city in northern New England. Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, riverside mills, affordability, and arts & cultural destination.
The Ayer Mill was established in the mid-19th century and was named after its founder, Frederick Ayer. The mill complex was part of Lawrence's thriving textile industry, which made the city an industrial hub in the 19th century. The mill operated during the height of the American Industrial Revolution and was a key player in the production of cotton textiles.\n\nThe Ayer Mill complex is known for its impressive and distinct architecture. It was designed to accommodate the large-scale machinery required for textile production. The buildings are often characterized by their red-brick construction, tall windows, and robust structural elements that reflect the industrial style of the era.\n\nThe building is now owned by New Balance.
The historic Slaters Mill in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
Historic Biddeford textile mill, Maine, USA
The historic brick Pepperell center or former mill building in the town of Biddeford Maine on the Saco River.
An old textile mill is being refurbished and converted into modern housing and office space. The sun was low on the horizon and created a beautiful reflection in the river in front of the mill. The ripples in the water create an interesting pattern in the reflection.
the old historic Sparhawk Mill located on the Royal River on a sunny blue sky day in Yarmouth Maine.
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.
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
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Abandoned mill building on the Merrimack River, Concord, NH.
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Taken in the historic mill building area of Lawrence, MA near the Merrimack river.
Tammerkoski River in Tampere Finland and old red brick factory buildings. Spring urban landscape.
Swedish hydropower plants where the river is also used for salmon fishing, a newly renovated bridge that has been preserved with original colors and the old technology preserved, Carl XIII's bridge from 1816
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
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Historical woolen mill
Old Slater Mill, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, National Historic Landmark site. Textile mill from 1700's on the Blackstone River with water fall.
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.
Waterfall over the Chattahoochee River dam.  Please let me know how this file is used.
Old Collins axes and machetes factory in the town of Canton, Connecticut.
Old paper mill - Waterville/Winslow, Maine, USA
A historic stone arch bridge in Milford, New Hampshire. This bridge goes over the Souhegan River and a restored mill building is visible through the arch.
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
A heritage cotton mill building with a clock tower in the old industrial park of Nashua. Nowadays it is apartments on the site of Nashua river. New Hampshire, USA
Exterior of an old red brick building across a creek, Westin, West Virginia, USA
A 19th century textile mill has been renovated for modern use, seen reflected in the neighboring river in Exeter, New Hampshire
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.
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