The statue of Whistler was erected after his death in 1903 (Jessica Kergo/Connector) Jessica Kergo Connector Contributor Of all the historic prominence encompassing downtown Lowell, The Whistler House Museum of Art contributes greatly with its distinctive beauty and fascinating history. The three-story, 14-room house at 243 Worthen St. was home to various important leaders of…
The history of the mills and evolution of Downtown Lowell
The Boott Mills Museum is a repurposed building that was originally built in 1835 (Courtesy of Boott Cotton Mills Museum) Taylor Carito Connector Staff Just over one hundred years ago Lowell was one of the homes to the boom of industrialization in New England. Textile and cotton mills lined the city’s now downtown streets, crowded…
Mill No. 5 is coming alive
Henry St. Pierre and Ben St. Pierre Connector Staff Mill No. 5 is situated in a former mill on Jackson Street, a dense area that does not appear like it would feature a shopping facility. In fact, just next door to Mill No. 5 is a preschool, and access to the mill means going past…
More to busking than meets the eye
Michael Calamonici plays guitar at a busk stop in Downtown Lowell (Courtesy of Mary Connell) Mary Connell Connector Contributor New England has been experiencing record setting weather this March, inducing early onset Spring fever in college students. With the warm weather, it is increasingly tempting to spend money on spring activities. But how can students…
Lowell unlikely to repeat last winter
Eleazar Saintius Connector Contributor Remember last winter? When it seemed like it would never end? Snowstorm after snowstorm buried Massachusetts. Frank Colby is an atmospheric science professor and a lead expert in weather. He explained why we saw an extraordinary winter. “It depends a lot on the position of the jet stream,” said Colby. The…
Valentine’s Day dates for $10 or less
Owl Diner, located on Appleton Street, is a good option for a cheap meal (Photo courtesy of Ronald Saari) Taylor Carito Connector Staff College is expensive, but dating does not have to be. Lowell is full of inexpensive places to eat and visit for your Valentine’s Day date. 1. Tour the Boott Cotton Mills Museum…
