Merrimack Valley: Place & Meaning 2020
An exploration of culture in planning
Project Background
Expression Book
Tour of Cultural Focal Points
Methuen Spicket River Falls
The footbridge over the Spicket Falls Historic District, the historic industrial heart of Methuen and beautiful waterfalls , is adorned with fragments of poems from local and famous poets. Brightly colored and changing seasonally by Methuen Arts.
Lawrence Street
in Lawrence is where I grew up for most of my life. This is where I share the most memories in whether it’s taking the bus, buying pastelitos from a food truck, eating at a restaurant, buying from stores or just walking with friends.
Bakers Meadow (Andover)
My husband or I walk our dog there at least once a day. It has become a treasured place to connect to nature and calm our minds. In these last few months it has become even more special to us as it provides routine and a place for calm reflection.
COCO Brown
Haverhill's first and only cultural space focused on people of color. It is a cultural community center; a multifunctional, intergenerational, place-making social entrepreneurial effort and a movement targeting social, economic and environmental equity.
Haverhill Farmers Market
An important part of Haverhill since 1978. We have locally grown vegetables, produce, baked goods, wine and many other products but it is a place for the community to connect with the vendors and citizens of Haverhill
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall is one venue where Pentucket Arts Foundation hosts events. The Nonprofit uses the transformative power of the arts to help make the community a more vibrant place to live, learn, work & be inspired.
March's Hill
Great sledding hill for young kids and families
Salisbury Beach Carousel
Salisbury Beach has long been a summer destination for Merrimack Valley families. The reservation, campgrounds, and beach are among the very best for fun and summer activities. Children, as well as adults have enjoyed riding on the carousel.
Complete Map of Cultural Focal Points
Cultural Asset Inventory Attachment Viewer