A Stroll along Westford Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, First Stop Were Donuts From Eric

I stopped for donuts, then scrolled up to Chelmsford Street, and then on another day, I parked at Tyler Park and walked down Westford Street, taking photos along the way.

Donut Shack
487 Westford St, Lowell, MA 

I had a wonderful long chat with the owner who has made these popular donuts for over 43 years. Not only was he interested in what I was doing and why I was taking photos but he answered all my questions. He also gave me a free donut. Thanks, Eric! In addition, he supervised me in taking the picture below.

The Donut Shack is at 487 Westford St.

I parked on Howard Street and walked along the street to Chelmsford St.

I tried to find the guy who picks up old metal, but no luck.

Two views of a newly cleared lot...I wonder what will go there.

Grand Street, facing Middlesex Street. I walked down Grand Street. This is where I had a driving lesson on a January day, learning to turn around.

I was told that the white building to the left was recently sold.

At the intersection of Westford and Chelmsford Streets, near the Raymond F. Rouke Parking Garage for those taking trains to Boston or other stops.

As I turned on Chelmsford Street, I was pleased the traffic wasn't bad at all. The major road construction has since removed the Lord Overpass.

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Cupples Square

The red and blue business and apartment complex had a fire a year ago. Work is currently being done, and I expect it to open soon. Across the street is a local favorite restaurant and Lounge.

Captain John's Restaurant and Lounge

I drove to Tyler Park, it's a great place to walk, and parking is on all four sides.

The sign shows three free summer concert schedules for the 2022 summer season.

Two free lending libraries are available. The adult one has been there quite a while, but the children's was installed last week. Twelve years ago, I visited the home of the famous landscaper of Tyler Park, Frederick Law Olmsted's House -- A Dream of A Visit in Brookline, Massachusetts. You can see how beautiful his house is by clicking on the link. 

Tyler Park is one entire block. 

Looking up Westford Street, with Tyler Park on the right.

I walked down Westford Street. The lights are at the intersection of Westford and Pine Streets.

Below is the intersection of Westford Street and Baldwin Avenue.

The Town and Country Health Care Center is at the corner of Westford and Baldwin Streets. It closed and now is a facility for women and children.

Westford St. and the old Town and Country, the road goes to Wood Street.

The old dump is to the right.

There are several complexes. The street at the end is Wood St, to the left is Drum Hill, and to the right takes you to the Temporary Rourke Bridge. This whole area used to be woods.

Stonehurst, The Robert Treat Paine Estate, Waltham, Massachusetts

Have a seat, and look at the photos of Stonehurst, a very interesting estate. In 2017, a friend wrote to tell me about this house. I'm glad he did since I hadn't heard about it. On June 11, 2018, I toured the estate and couldn't stop taking pictures.

Side front view of the house.

 Stonehurst, The Robert Treat Paine Estate

100 Robert Treat Paine Drive

Waltham, Massachusetts 02452

Phone: 781-314-3290

www.stonehurstwaltham.org

(Quotes in this blog are from the above website.)

The view I saw when I entered the house. Impressive. I had been trying to visit the house, for a few years, as it isn't open very often, and not on weekends. Arrangements were made for me to tour the house on my own, and I loved walking around for a good hour. The lady who let me in soon disappeared, and I never saw her again. I yelled at the top of my lungs to thank her when I left, but don't think she heard me.

The movie Proud Mary, starring Taraji P. Henson was filmed here.

"Today, the large spaces within Stonehurst are sparsely furnished with original artwork and built-in seating to highlight the architecture and accommodate large gatherings of people."

"The freeflowing Richardson-designed living spaces were once a foil for the Paines' collections of objets d'arts acquired on tours of Europe and North Africa with Phillips Brooks. Exotic pieces mixed with contemporary works by English and American artists of the Aesthetic and early Arts and Crafts Movements. Robert and Lydia Paine furnished the earlier, west end of their house with traditional family heirlooms and objects purchased shortly after their marriage in 1864."

All the walls had paintings, usually family members, and there were a lot of books in several of the bookcases.

The house is perfect for special events, especially weddings.

 Mr. Paine's Study.

To learn more about the family, see:

http://stonehurstwaltham.org/new-page-1-1/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Treat_Paine_(philanthropist)

 Butler's Pantry.

Walked up the flight of stairs, which brought me to a short landing.

The second floor with different stairwells, which led to small rooms or landings.

In the photo above, I am facing a very dark wing of rooms on the 2nd floor. I was not allowed to go into the wing on the right side. The entire area was pitch black. 

However, I was able to see 2 bedrooms, with little furnishings, and a very interesting bathroom.

Interesting to see a skylight right next to two windows.

 Views from two windows.

"Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Henry Hobson Richardson were neighbors, good friends and colleagues. Stonehurst is the crowning achievement of their collaboration, beautifully expressive of the unity of their artistic ideals."

  

 Looking down the stairs, to see the two views shown below.

  Side view of the house.

While walking through the Old Granary Burial Ground in Boston, I found a plaque for Robert Treat Paine, thinking it was for the resident of Stonehurst. It wasn't, but is for his grandfather, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

I enjoyed my trip, and the weather was perfect. However, there was too much sun, which got in the way of my photography. I hate windows that are washed out, and too many shadows.

The short dirt road curved around and was in full bloom with rhododendrons, mountain laurel and other flowering shrubs.

The house is at the end.

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