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Pittsburgh, USA - March 10, 2015   Abandoned house along Penn Avenue in the Garfield section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Garfield, a blighted community is in the process of trying to reinvent itself after years with help from the arts community.   On the metal gate is a sign 'Black Lives Matter'.  Black Lives Matter is a movement begun as a hashtag after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in 2013.   Photographed with an iPhone.
A large factory building on a hilly street on a cloudy day in St. Claire, Missouri
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
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Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Paterson, NJ - USA - Dec. 6, 2020: Landscape view old red brick factory buildings that made up Paterson, NJ near the great falls.
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The old mills and canals in Lowell, Massachusetts, hold significant historical and cultural importance as a focal point of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. In the early 19th century, Lowell emerged as a thriving industrial center, pioneering the integration of water-powered textile mills and intricate canal systems. This innovative combination facilitated large-scale textile production and contributed to the transformation of the American economy and society.\n\nThe mills of Lowell, powered by the Merrimack River and its network of canals, represented a shift from agrarian-based economies to industrial ones. The development of these mills marked a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing how technological advancements and factory systems could revolutionize manufacturing processes. This shift also led to the influx of laborers, primarily young women from rural areas, who sought employment in the mills, leading to significant social and demographic changes.\n\nThe canals themselves, such as the Pawtucket Canal and the Merrimack Canal, played a crucial role in transporting raw materials and finished products, making Lowell a transportation hub and facilitating the growth of the textile industry. The efficient flow of goods and resources through these canals helped connect Lowell to broader markets and played a role in shaping trade networks.\n\nToday, the old mills and canals in Lowell are preserved as a historic district, offering insight into the nation's industrial heritage. The Lowell National Historical Park encompasses these landmarks, allowing visitors to explore the preserved mills, learn about the technological innovations of the time, and gain a deeper understanding of the societal changes that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The significance of Lowell's mills and canals extends beyond their industrial contributions, highlighting the intertwined narratives of technology, labor, urbanization, and progress in American history.
Tammerkoski River in Tampere Finland and old red brick factory buildings. Spring urban landscape.
Large multiple story vintage red brick industrial warehouse ready for development in a depressed urban area at dusk
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, MA USA - August 1, 2022: Buildings of Boott Cotton Mills (1835-70) along a ruined canal. part of Lowell National Historical Park run by U.S. National Park Service.
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Old Collins axes and machetes factory in the town of Canton, Connecticut.
Biamp Philadelphia facility in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, November 4, 2023. Biamp is an American provider of professional AV equipment for conferencing, paging, and video.
The roofline structure of renewed old mill buildings now used for modern businesses in North Andover. Red brick structures formally textile mill buildings with obsolete smokestack against a cobalt blue sky. Concept of repurpose and renewal of historic architectures with copy space.
Nashville, TN, USA - June 29, 2022: The Marathon Motor Works
A brick industrial building near a railway station in Mansfield, Ohio
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
man and woman in front of an old police station
Swissvale, Pennsylvania, USA January 21, 2024 A closed hardware store and other businesses along Roslyn Street on a sunny winter day
Paterson, NJ - USA - Dec. 6, 2020: The Paterson Museum, in the Thomas Rogers Building on Market Street, part of Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works, a major 19th-century manufacturer.
Old woolen mill building in Salem, Oregon
Lowell is known as the cradle of the industrial revolution in the United States and many of the city's historic sites have been preserved by the National Park Service. Lowell is a vibrant city with a thriving arts scene, cobblestone streets, and a bustling downtown
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA- 09.26.2022: H. J. Heinz CO building tower
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