Lawrence, MA
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About Lawrence
- • Leonard Nimoy, famed Mr. Spock, was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1931.
- • The New Balance shoe company traces its roots back to Lawrence in 1906.
- • Textile mills and the Merrimack River's power established Lawrence as an industrial hub.
- • Lawrence once housed a major Civil War recruitment camp, Camp Cameron.
- • The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912 highlighted worker exploitation and immigrant struggles.
- • Named after Abbott Lawrence, it was established in 1847 and incorporated in 1853.
- • With over 90,000 residents, it's one of Massachusetts' most densely populated cities.
- • At just 72 feet above sea level, Lawrence is relatively flat and near the coast.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are now significant employment sectors in Lawrence.
- • Lawrence feels like a resilient community with deep historical roots, and budding hope.
- • The Boston Celtics, a short drive away, won 17 NBA Championships.
- • Lawrence High School's football rivalry with Central Catholic is a local tradition.
