Wentworth Building

Historical marker location:

254-262 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts

( Marker is at the intersection of Merrimack Street and Shattuck Street, on the right when traveling east on Merrimack Street.)

Marker installed: 2016

1845. 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.