Posts Tagged “architecture”

“The Architect of Lowell” – Handsome Houses and the Middlesex County Jail ~ Lowell

October 13, 2019 by Marie Posted in Lowell, Real Estate, Neighborhoods, Lowell Places, Uncategorized, History Leave a Comment

Many blog followers know Joe Orfant – a Lowell/Belvidere native who has on many occasions offered programs for the Lowell Historical Society. Joe’s Linked-In page notes: ” Experienced Environmental Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Urban Planning, Environmental Awareness, Construction, Conservation Issues,…

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America’s First Architect ~ H. H. Richardson

September 29, 2015 by Marie Posted in Uncategorized, Culture, Education, History, Lowell 1 Comment

The beautiful pair of buildings – the City Hall and the Pollard Memorial Library – that anchor the intersect of Merrimack Street/Dutton Streets/Monument Square and up to Cardinal O’Connell Parkway represent a monumental style of architecture known as Richardsonian Romanesque. These buildings are the hub of much important civic and…

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