Today, we’re publishing our new guide to the history of Lowell’s neighborhoods!
It’s been a long time coming!
- Have you ever wondered where Swede Village is?
- What’s the difference between the Grove, Sacred Heart, and the Bleachery?
- Is the neighborhood on the other side of the Central Street Bridge pronounced Centerville or Centralville?
Check out our new Beginner’s Guide to the History of Lowell’s Neighborhoods.

In one 4,000-word document, we cover Lowell’s eight main neighborhoods and the more than thirty smaller communities within them.
Whether you’re looking for the history of your Lowell neighborhood or you’re new to Lowell and looking to learn about its neighborhoods, check out Forgotten New England’s new Beginner’s Guide to the History of Lowell’s Neighborhoods.