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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Merrimack Riverwalk, Lowell, MA. -- A New Walkway in the Future, Part 2. (2015, 2022)

The Concord River, between the Lowell Auditorium and other properties on the left, along with Massachusetts Mills at the far end (where the riverwalk work was being done). I went over to the auditorium for some pictures, but it was very icy further up that side, but I got some help. The bridge was not open.

The above photo was taken on April 30, 2015 (no bridge).

I thought I could walk through the Mass Mills property (shown below across Bridge Street) and get some better pictures. Doing that proved interesting as I needed help.

When I got to one of the back buildings by the Concord River, I spotted this short trail, partially hidden behind a large snowbank. When I turned around, I saw the railing and trail extended up to the new bridge across from the auditorium! Nice surprise. 

I then drove to Stackpole Street, parked, and did quite a bit of walking. Nice to see the old St. John's Hospital area, where I used to work. Walked into several private parking areas until I found what I was looking for.


The photo above was taken April 30, 2015

The photo above was taken April 24, 2016.

Then I found what I was looking for and got a few good photos. You can see where the walkway is. I wonder when it will be completed. The last picture was taken by one of the men for me, because he was 12" taller and was able to get most of the fence cut out. You can see the 6 openings on the ground level overlooking the river.

 

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Merrimack Riverwalk, Lowell, MA. -- A New Walkway in the Future, Part 1 (2014, 2021.2022).


As I walked along the Bridge Street Bridge on December 21, 2021, I noticed the sign shown below. A few weeks later, after some snow, I returned on January 27, 2022, to see if any work had begun. Yes, I knew it had when I looked down and saw a crew of men working the new Riverwalk. This post is in two parts because there are many photos.

Merrimack Riverwalk Phase 2 

Sign Posted on Bridge Street, just to the right of this photo.

Three photos of the workers.


Across from the sign is Boott Mill and the walkway.


My husband was on the walkway below Boott Mills in December 2014. I assume the new walkway on the other side of the bridge will look similar. I don't know if the trial will be continuous and go under the bridge. Update: the answer is yes.


On the bank of the Merrimack, you can see where the Concord River meets the Merrimack River.

Part 2 will be about the extension of the walkway.

Saturday, February 5, 2022

A Selection of Restaurants in Lowell, MA: Cobblestones, Olympia, Athenian Corner

Cobblestones Restaurant, 91 Dutton Street.

 






The City Hall is on the top left behind the restaurant. In front, is the Lowell Masonic Center.
 

The Olympia Restaurant, 453 Market Street



All interior photos were taken on May 16, 2015.







Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street

The Wall changed several times.


Reflections taken about 2015.


Above and below photos were taken Feb. 8, 2019.
No construction seen yet.


Many of you know I am deleting old photos from my iPad, so if you want a copy you may make it.