Since 1978, Lawrence History Center, formerly Immigrant City Archives, has collected and preserved documents and artifacts pertaining to the history of Lawrence, Massachusetts and its people. The LHC engages a broad community with an interest in 19th – 21st century industrialization, labor, ethnicity, health, immigration, social change, and economic patterns. Please explore our website, and let us know if we can help with your exploration of the history of Lawrence. Read our recent news below...

An (Un)Civil Action: Violent Conflict during the Bread and Roses Strike

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 14:29

Saturday, February 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Join historians Bob Forrant (U Mass Lowell) and Jim Beauchesne (Lawrence Heritage State Park) for an introduction to the Great Strike of 1912 and tour of selected locations. Then, view excerpts from the documentary film, John Brown's Holy War followed by a discussion of Brown's choice for armed conflict. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit http://masshumanities.org.

Genealogy

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 20:20

Do you need a refresher course on how to access the on-line data bases we were introduced to at the Registry of Deeds in the Fall? Come to the History Center on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. and follow along as Albert Savastano walks us through the process of doing your family research on-line. Bring your laptop and questions. Free and open to the public. Please RSVP by Wednesday , February 24 by calling 978 686 9230 or email amita@lawrencehistory.org

Webster Family Fund Awarded to LHC

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 18:00

For Immediate Release 12/23/2009

The Lawrence History Center has been awarded a three thousand dollar grant from The Webster Family Fund at the Essex County Community Foundation. Lawrence History Center will use the grant funds to continue critical repairs to the historic Essex Company complex located at 6 Essex Street which is the home of the Lawrence History Center.

Volunteer Reception

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 16:26

December 2, 2009 was a special day for the Lawrence History Center. It was our annual Volunteer Reception and this year we held it at the Museum Of Printing in North Andover.

Lawrence History Center on Local Cable Access TV

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 14:26

Hello LHC Friends,
Lawrence Community Access Television  is showing Living History in Lawrence, a LCAT production on the Lawrence History Center.
You can watch it at the times below on TV or as it streams on the LCAT website: LCAT: Lawrence's Own TV Studio
Living History in Lawrence - Lawrence History Center
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Monday, December 14, 2009 at   7:00 AM
 

Phil Laudani- Lawrencian Through & Through

Submitted by Pamela Yameen on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 23:05

Hi All,
Phil was a long time friend to the LHC. In addition to his activities
mentioned in the obituary, he escorted the LHC trips to Ellis Island
and conducted many oral history interviews. He had a real love for
Lawrence and was a devoted LHC member for many years.
Pamela Yameen, president of Board

LAWRENCE — Philip A. Laudani, 84, of Lawrence, died Sunday, Nov. 8,
2009 at the Methuen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

The son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Fascione) Laudani, Philip was born
in Lawrence, Sept. 4, 1925. He was educated in Lawrence schools and was

Merrimac Paper

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 17:08

The unoccupied Merrimac Paper Company, once one of many paper companies located in Lawrence, burned on November 6-7, 2009. The structure is located on the South Canal in Lawrence.

Workers at Merrimac Paper, 1910. Jack Driscoll is 4th from the right.

Hiram Mills ~ Chief Engineer - Essex Company

Submitted by Barbara Brown on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 19:24

On October 19,2009 Hiram Mills, chief engineer of the Essex Company, Lawrence, was inducted into the RPI Hall of Fame. Mills was honored for his hydraulic engineering expertise. He developed the slow sand filtration water system - that radically change public health in Lawrence - for the better! Mills and his wife had no family. His estate was left to the mill workers and their families in Lowell and Lawrence, MA.

Wood Mill Power House Smokestacks Come Down

The Wood Mill Power House Smokestacks were imploded on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:00 am to make way for future development by Mr. Salvatore Lupoli. A commercial store plaza is to be constructed along Merrimack Street. A Public park will house selected remains from the power house - to be installed as public art. Future plans include an office building along the river front.

Lawrence History Center ~ 31st Annual Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Lawrence History Center will hold its 31st Annual Meeting at 6 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA.
All members and guests are invited. Please join us as we review a Wonderful Year and Share our plans for the Future!
Wednesday October 14th 6:00 pm 6 Essex Street
Refreshments
For more information please call 978-686-9230 or email amita@lawrencehistory.org

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