Institute Building

Historical marker location:

98 Middle Street, Lowell, Massachusetts

( Marker is on Middle Street west of Central Street, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2016

ca. 1891. Downtown Lowell Historic District.

The Massachusetts state flag features a Native American warrior holding a bow and arrow, with a star representing Massachusetts above his head. The state motto, "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty), appears on a blue ribbon beneath the shield.