Lawrence was established in 1845 to support the growing number of industries along the Merrimack River. Through the efforts of the Lawrence brothers, Great Stone Dam was built 1845-48 to generate electrical power. Constructed with hand-hewn granite blocks hauled by oxen and laid stone by stone on the river floor, the dam was considered an engineering triumph. The massive dam can be viewed from Falls Bridge. Learn More...
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