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Memorial Hall, aka Pollard Library
This Tony Sampas photo shows an architectural detail of the Pollard Memorial Library (originally known as Memorial Hall) as seen from the Colburn Street Entrance
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Lowell Irish on the Lowell Blogging Scene
July 24, 2011
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Davis McKean honored by the Lowell National Historical Park & the Lowell Heritage Partnership – May 12, 2011 If you’re thinking that today might be a good time to catch up on some local blogs and recent posts, let me highly recommend the “LowellIrish” blog – created and staffed by…
Read More »The Library, the Manager and the Sun
Be sure to read Jack Mitchell’s recent post on Left-in-Lowell about the Lowell Sun’s coverage of the City Manager and the Pollard Memorial Library. Jack prudently copied and retained some interesting Facebook postings that have since been (mysteriously) deleted. Thankfully, Jack includes them in his piece.
Read More »Deep and Shallow Thoughts on a Muggy Morning
1. We exist in a universe that humans up to now have not been able to comprehend. We inhabit a planet with weather that at times can be merciless. At other times we enjoy its equilibrium, especially in New England. We live among a vast variety of people, including some who…
Read More »More Progress on the Kerouac Front in Lowell
From the UMass Lowell Public Affairs Office, read more about new Kerouac developments in Lowell. Jack Kerouac tuning in to the universe. (Photo by John Cohen, 1959; web image courtesy of theselvegeyard)
Read More »Moe. Better in L-Town
I didn’t know anything about Moe. before 7.30 p.m. tonight. It was hot as hell at Boarding House Park, and Moe. brought out the mellowest crowd of the year. The first half of the concert featured the highly anticipated long jams and as soon as the sun set a light show…
Read More »Lawrence Mills
A different view of the Lawrence Mills, by Tony Sampas
Read More »Women Convene in Seneca Falls ~ July 19, 1848
Seneca Falls Convention – 1848 On this day – July 19, 1848 – the first United States women’s rights convention opened in Seneca Falls, New York. It was organized by local New York women upon the occasion of a visit by Boston-based Lucretia Mott, a Quaker famous for her speaking…
Read More »Support for Slater Mill and Blackstone Valley Corridor as a National Park
The Wilkinson and Slater Mills along the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, RI The AP is reporting that the Slater Mill and environs now known as the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor has received a favorable report from the National Park Service to move up to the…
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Tony Sampas ventures down an alley
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