1970s

Photo Credit: Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell citizens began work on the revitalization of the community, including transforming the educational system and stimulation of the local economy, gaining the support of the City Council and the establishment of the Lowell Heritage State Park (1974) and the Lowell National Historical Park (1978).  The University of Lowell emerged from the union of the Lowell Technological Institute and Lowell State College in 1978 as well as the founding of some technology companies in the area. 

Image Credit: Lowell National Historical Park.