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The Northern Canal Walkway Today, Lowell National Historical Park

A modern view of the Northern Canal Walkway at Lowell National Historical Park
National Park Service
Thursday, May 5, 2022

Finished in 1847, the Northern Canal runs along the Merrimack River separated by a 36 foot high granite wall later named the "Great River Wall." The Northern Canal Walkway (which includes the Great River Wall) provides breathtaking views of the Merrimack River, the canal and the surrounding areas.

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