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Portrait of Stephen P. Simmons
AS OF OCTOBER 29, 2011, THIS PAINTING IS CURRENTLY BEING DISPLAYED IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY ABOVE THE TRUNKS. WHEN IT GETS TAKEN DOWN IT WILL BE STORED WITH THE OTHER FRAMED PHOTOS.
From the Quarter-Centennial History of Lawrence:
Stone Contractor and builder. Residence, 175 Haverhill St. Has been in Lawrence since April 1, 1847. Was born in Foster, RI on April 17, 1813. Received a common school education. Learned the mason's trade in 1833 at Woonsocket Falls, RI. Was married in 1834 in Smithfield, RI to Fannie B. Eldridge of South Harwich, MA. Has 4 children. Attends the First Methodist Church.
He helped to build the Dam across the Merrimack River, built the stone chimney in Everett yard, Grace Episcopal Church, all the foundations, excavating, grading, etc. for Lawrence jail, stone church in Methuen, and rebuilt the foundation of the Pemberton Mill after its fall. In 1854 did several thousand dollars' worth of work for the Essex Company. Mr. Simmons was present at the organization of the town of Lawrence, and also voted at the first city election.
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Simmons' daughter was Abbie who married Edgar J. Sherman in 1858. Their daughter, Malvina, is the donor's great, great grandmother
Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
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