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Christmas Tree Smokestack at the Wannalancit Mills Lowell MA

Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Personal by harkinsphoto on December 17, 2015

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For years I have looked upon the Christmas Tree Smokestack at Wannalancit Mills in Lowell MA during the holidays.

I found the opportunity this week to capture it on a misty foggy night from the ground.

But I always wanted the overhead view from Lowell’s highest building site.

With the help of some friends at UMASS Lowell I received permission to get some views atop the Fox Hall Dormitory from the 18th floor for a spectacular sunset.

Also thanks to Farley White Interests a commercial real estate firm providing a beautiful site for the holidays.

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  1. Kevin said, on December 17, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Nice work.i live the shot from, I assume, the bridge between Saints and the rotary. Any plans for prints?

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    • harkinsphoto said, on December 17, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you.
      Actually it is from top of Fox Hall Residence at UMass near LeLachuer Ball Park.
      I may be doing some prints so check back for details.

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      • Kevin said, on December 18, 2015 at 3:16 am

        I was referring to the ground level (third down on the left) shot from (now that I look at it) the Bridge St. Bridge, in the middle of the river with the Riverwalk on the left.

        But I’ll definitely check back.

      • harkinsphoto said, on December 18, 2015 at 9:40 am

        Actually that was from the bridge over the Northern Canal on Aiken St near the Notinis building.

  2. Ivy said, on December 19, 2015 at 6:56 am

    I love it. I left Lowell over 20 yrs ago and never knew they did this. Lived right across from there. Thank you for your beautiful depiction. Would love to buy a nice print for my Living room. I would keep that up all year.

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    • harkinsphoto said, on December 19, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Thank you Ivy,
      Lots of interest in these images and I will be working with Eastern Photo Service in Lowell for prints and framing.

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  3. Dottie Patten said, on December 19, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Kevin I know you must be one of Ken and Theresa’s sons. They were dear friends of mine in the early 70’s at Northmeadow. Many Happy memories. I have been on Hilton Head for 36 years now. Your photos are fantastic.

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    • harkinsphoto said, on December 20, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Hi Dottie,
      Thanks for the kind words and I will be sure to tell my Mom you contacted me.
      Kevin

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  4. Susan D. said, on December 21, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Fantastic shots! Merry Christmas Kevin.

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    • harkinsphoto said, on December 21, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thank you Susan and Merry Christmas to you too. Let’s do coffee after the Holidays.

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  5. Crisco said, on December 24, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Hey I live on the 18th floor of Fox!

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  6. RichardHowe.com | Lowell Week in Review: December 27, 2015 said, on December 27, 2015 at 9:21 am

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