The Worker - Lowell, MA - Massachusetts Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The marker text reads as follows:

In 1821 Hugh Commisky led a band of laborers on a trek from Charlestown to Lowell. With muscle and sweat they dredged canals in the soil of rugged farmland. As others joined in their toil a complex waterpower system evolved, creating a new era of textile production. When one generation had endured and the clamor of manufacturing increased, immigrants came by the thousands seeking labor and a better life. This fountain celebrated workers and their contributions to industrial and human heritage.

The accompanying 5'6" sculpture is a bronze figure of canal builder who's moving large blocks of granite using an iron pole as a lever. The sculpture was sponsored by the Lowell Heritage State Park and the Lowell National Historical Park.

The historical marker and sculpture is located on Kirk Street near French Street, and is on the right when traveling north.

Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below) Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Lowell Heritage State Park and Lowell National Historical Park County: Middlesex City/Town Name: Lowell Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Year Placed: Not listed

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