The Worker
Description:
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.
LocationMem:
On Kirk Street, Lowell, (On the right when traveling north)
Institution:
Lowell Heritage State Park and Lowell National Historical Park
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Place Location:
