House at 20 Lawrence Street

The House at 20 Lawrence Street is a 19th-century residence built with the construction methods and materials common to New England during that period. Its design follows the straightforward approach to residential building that practical working families needed.

The house dates to Lawrence's textile manufacturing period when the city was rapidly expanding as an industrial center. Its listing on the National Register reflects its connection to this transformative era in the region's development.

The residence reflects how Lawrence transformed through the arrival of working families who built their lives around the mills. Their homes show how ordinary people shaped the city through daily living and family traditions.

The property is viewable from the street and visitors can see the exterior features that mark it as a 19th-century home. Local historical organizations have information about access and guided tours if available.

The building displays design details that show the shift in residential construction happening across the 19th century in New England. These features reveal how homes changed as building practices adapted to new materials and methods over time.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.51000,-71.06972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42