Essex Company Offices and Yard, Lawrence

Name: Essex Company Offices and Yard
Address: Lawrence, United States

#15 among attractions in Lawrence

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The Essex Company Offices and Yard, at 6 Essex Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, are the historic headquarters of the Essex Company, which was responsible for Lawrence's founding in 1847 and development in the 19th century. These facilities were built in 1883–84, and consist of a street-facing office building and four others: a carpenter's shop, foundry, garage, and storage building. They were designed by Hiram Mills, the Essex Company's chief engineer. It is currently the home of the Lawrence History Center's Immigrant City Archives and Museum. ()

Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 42°42'26"N, 71°9'15"W

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Lawrence (North Common)Lawrence United States

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Essex Company Offices and Yard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Andover, North Canal Historic District, Lawrence Heritage State Park, Great Stone Dam.

1.1 miSE
Town, Area
North Andover, Lawrence
29 min walk • North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 30,915.
~1320 ftSW
Canal
North Canal Historic District, Lawrence
7 min walk • The North Canal Historic District of Lawrence, Massachusetts, encompasses the historic industrial heart of the city. It is centered on the North Canal and the Great Stone Dam, which provided the waterpower for its many mill complexes.
~910 ftW
Park
Lawrence Heritage State Park, Lawrence
5 min walk • Lawrence Heritage State Park is a history-themed public recreation area dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The state park comprises three separate units on or near the Merrimack River. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
0.8 miSW
Dam
Great Stone Dam, Lawrence
20 min walk • The Great Stone Dam was built between 1845 and 1848 on the site of Bodwell's Falls on the Merrimack River in what became Lawrence, Massachusetts. The dam has a length of 900 feet and a height of 35 feet.
~1740 ftNW
Park
Campagnone Common, Lawrence
9 min walk • Campagnone Common is a historic park in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
~1060 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence
6 min walk • Grace Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church building at Common and Jackson Streets in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The site on which it as built has been used for religious facilities since 1846, around the time of Lawrence's founding.
~320 ftE
Building, Cafe
The Everett Mills, Lawrence
2 min walk • The Everett Mills are a group of buildings consisting of the Everett and Stone Mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts. A former cotton textile mill, it was the site of the start of the Bread and Roses strike in 1912 and the one time workplace of Robert Frost.
0.5 miW
42°42'32"N • 71°9'50"W
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Lawrence
13 min walk • Park
~1220 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Jackson Terrace Historic District, Lawrence
6 min walk • Jackson Terrace Historic District is a historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Jackson Terrace, located on the east side of Camapgnone Common, was developed as a residential extension of the Common, with a small central park area ringed by residences.
~1810 ftW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Lawrence Historic District, Lawrence
9 min walk • The Downtown Lawrence Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by MA 110, Methuen, Lawrence and Jackson Streets in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
American Woolen Mill Housing District, Lawrence
14 min walk • The American Woolen Mill Housing District is a residential historic district at 300–328 Market Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It consists of nine three story multiunit tenements built in the first decade of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Essex Company Offices and Yard?

Nearby attractions include The Everett Mills, Lawrence (2 min walk), Mechanics Block Historic District, Lawrence (5 min walk), Lawrence Heritage State Park, Lawrence (5 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence (6 min walk).

How to get to Essex Company Offices and Yard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Essex Company Offices and Yard:

Train

Lawrence (10 min walk)

Bus

Buckley Transportation Center • Lines: 83 (12 min walk)