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Historic Mill District - American Industrial Revolution
Historic Mill District - American Industrial Revolution
American Industrial Revolution in Andover - Historic Mill District
Join us for a walking tour of Andover within the context of the American Industrial Revolution. Stage 1 covers the inception of the railroad, the damming of the Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers for water power, Smith and Dove and both Marland Mills locations. We then segue into stage 2 and learn about the Gunpowder Factory and Tyer Rubber. The tour includes the rail station, Essex Street, Shawsheen Road, Stevens Street, and Railroad Street.
American Industrial Revolution in Andover - Historic Mill District
Join us for a walking tour of Andover within the context of the American Industrial Revolution. Stage 1 covers the inception of the railroad, the damming of the Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers for water power, Smith and Dove and both Marland Mills locations. We then segue into stage 2 and learn about the Gunpowder Factory and Tyer Rubber. The tour includes the rail station, Essex Street, Shawsheen Road, Stevens Street, and Railroad Street.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Terrain: Easy sidewalks/hill
Terrain: Easy sidewalks/hill
Registration is required
Cost: Pay what you like
Limited to 4-12
Cost: Pay what you like
Limited to 4-12
The meet-up location for each tour will be emailed one day before the tour
Next tour to be announced
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Preserving the past
Educating for the future
Connecting with our community
Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-2236
Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-2236
The History Center is funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations and receives no Town of Andover funding.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
The History Center is funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations and receives no Town of Andover funding.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
