| Page Views: 294 Last Visit to Massachusetts: September, 2007 | MASSACHUSETTS by LoriPori - last update: Oct 10, 2007 |
After driving through the state of New York, we entered the state of MASSACHUSETTS via the Highway 20. Our first town in Massachusetts was Pittsfield, then we headed north on Highway 7 to Williamstown. Then scenic Highway 2 passing through Greenfield, Leominster. Then #495 to Lowell where we would stop for the day and enjoy the town. |
|  | LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS No city offers as dramatic a view of the American Industrial Revolution as %LOWELL Massachusetts. Founded by Boston Merchants in 1821-22, Lowell, named for Francis Cabot Lowell, was built as a factory city along the Merrimack River to take advantage of the waterpower potential of the Pawtucket Falls.
It was a thriving industrial center during the 19th century, attracting many immigrants and migrant workers to its mills. |
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Sunday, September 23, 2007
SALEM is a residential and tourist area which includes the neighbourhoods of Salem Neck, South Salem, North Salem and Witchcraft Heights. Most people associate the city with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, which the city embraces both as a source of tourism and culture.
Salem also embraces its glorious maritime past. Its "Salem Marine National Historic Site" protects Salem's historic waterfront.
Other attractions include witch-related Salem Wax Museum, Salem Witch Village, Salem Witch Museum and Salem Witch House. Historic sites include the wonderful House of the Seven Gables, Derby House and Customs House. | | | The House of Seven Gables |
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JLBG Fri Nov 21, 2008 21:29 UTC
The Salem is a great ship that reminds me of the Amerigo Vespucci of the Italian Navy. An interesting page ! | olja1234 Fri Aug 8, 2008 20:44 UTC
Enticing page of Massachusetts, Lori. | deecat Tue Oct 30, 2007 00:24 UTC
What a great introduction, Lori. It looks as though you two had a grand time discovering Massachusetts. | Faiza-Ifrah Thu Oct 25, 2007 02:23 UTC
it seems you were exploring massachussettes when we were exploring mont-tremblant in quebec. nice tips - all of them are off the beaten path. |
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