Boott Cotton Mill Weaving Room is a photograph by Betty Denise which was uploaded on February 12th, 2018.
Boott Cotton Mill Weaving Room
The Boott Mills in Lowell, Massachusetts were a part of an extensive group of cotton mills, built in 1835 alongside a power canal system in this... more
by Betty Denise
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Boott Cotton Mill Weaving Room
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Betty Denise
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Photograph - Giclee On Paper
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The Boott Mills in Lowell, Massachusetts were a part of an extensive group of cotton mills, built in 1835 alongside a power canal system in this important cotton town. Their founder was Kirk Boott, one of the early mill leaders in Lowell. Today, the Boott Mills complex is the most intact in Lowell and is part of Lowell National Historical Park. It houses the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
The New England textile industry was in decline by World War I and collapsed after World War II; the Boott Mills ceased operations in 1958. In the late 1970s, they became a key component of the Lowell National Historical Park, largely because the complex stood virtually whole, unlike other complexes which had suffered fires, or selective or wholesale demolition, like the older Merrimack Manufacturing Company. Additionally, the Boott Mill still contains buildings dating from the 1830s, as well as containing new structures, dating closer to 1900. As such, it is a catalog of industrial development over that time period.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boott_Mills)
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Comments (19)
Brian Tada
Betty, so many beautiful details and color in this remarkable photo. Very glad this Cotton Mill is preserved for future generations to admire and learn. Loved reading your backstory, too. Excellent work all around! F/L
Betty Denise
Featured: Thanks to Jeff for featuring my image in the Massachusetts Scenic Life group!
Peter Gartner
This really illustrates the vanishing point in a photo. The lines are really interesting.
Mr Bennett Kent
Great composition, Betty, and perfectly exposed. What a fascinating place this is. I am so glad that the decision was made to preserve it for future generations..............L/F
Betty Denise
Featured: Thanks to Lois Lepisto for featuring my image in the Historic New England group!
Randy Burns
Betty, I love historical pictures like this. Wonderful capture of this learning experience. F/L.
Steve Gass
Wow, this one really caught my eye Betty. I lived in Lowell years ago. No one then ever thought it would be a National Historical Park. Nice work.
Betty Denise
Featured: Thanks to Nina Prommer for featuring my image in the ART - It is Good for You group!
John Bartelt
Magnificent photography, Betty! Amazing textures, details, clarity and stunning use of available light! l/f/twt
Hany J
Love industrial shots like this one. And I totally agree with Wes below. Wonderful framing; great depth and equally wonderful use of merging lines and leading lines.