LOWELLNEIGHBORHOOD.ORG
best website maker

A GREAT COMMUNITY IS AN INVOLVED COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: The principle objectives and purposes of the Lowell Civic Association are:

A. To encourage neighborhood participation in attaining goals as set by the democratic process of the Association's membership

B. To be the official Lowell neighborhood organization for any and all matters related to the Lowell neighborhood.

C. To identify neighborhood concerns and to establish priorities.

D. To serve as an advocate and representative voice to seek resolution of neighborhood concerns and issues.

E. To develop proposals to finance addtional neighborhood services and facilities. 

ATTEND A MEETING

LOWELL, IN HISTORY

 Lowell was a gathering place for the area Indians before settlers from the United States discovered the bend in the river that is now in central Lowell and thought it would be the perfect place for a logging camp.

E.D. Smith and his partner, Otis Wilson, arrived in 1863 from Maine. Thick, mature forests made it perfect for logging, and the river was the perfect means for travel. Smith and Wilson bought the squatter’s rights to the area. President U.S. Grant granted the land to Smith and his heirs. The land was platted out and a post office was opened. Lowell had begun.

For the full history of the Lowell area, read 150 Years of Lowell History by Gail Chism and Karen Redfield.

LOWELL, TODAY

 The lumber industry led to sawmills, papermills and all the other industrial and commercial enterprises one would expect a community to enjoy in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The City of Everett had its beginnings around 1890, with considerable assistance from E.D. Smith, and eventually surpassed Lowell in size and clout, annexing the pioneer village. However, Lowell has managed to maintain the fierce character and fearless pioneer personality of its founders.

LOWELL, IN THE FUTURE

Without a crystal ball, it is impossible to say where Lowell goes in the long term. But some things we can see clearly. Lowell will increase in size by half with the building of some 200+ new homes on the site of the former Simpson Paper Mill, which used to employ half or more of the citizens of Lowell. Some of the existing Mill Workers Cottages on the hillside will be restored and occupied by residents born after the first Polygon home is built on the Simpson pad.

It is not clear what will become of the 300+ acres of agricultural land the city owns East of Lowell. Some of it may become fish habitat, though many hope it will remain farmland. And the Snohomish River will become an ever more important part in the future of Everett as it arrives in Lowell at the bend in the river.

WHAT OUR FANTASTIC RESIDENTS SAY

  • Phyllis and I moved to Everett from Colorado in July, 1990. Because Phyllis was still working in Colorado, it fell to me to find us a place to live. I was glad to find a cute little two-bedroom house on S. 4th Ave. here in Lowell. (The first person to welcome us to the neighborhood was the renowned Gail Chism)

    Eventually, we bought a larger place on S. 2nd Ave. We moved into the 1912 vintage house just in time to watch the Snohomish River overflow its banks out our back window.

    The truth is, we love most everything about Everett and our little corner of the Great Northwest. We especially love living in Lowell. We have the Snohomish River just a few blocks from our house, with its Rotary Park boat landing and Riverfront Trail. The Snohomish River Valley spreads out to the southeast until it encounters the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. And the Cascades, I mean, OMG! From Arkansas to Kansas to Colorado, we never had a view like this one. That is, of course, when the mountains are out. 

    Besides all that, Phyllis and I take a measure of pride that we live in the oldest part of the City of Everett. Founded in 1863, it predates the founding of Everett by almost 30 years! All in all, we couldn’t be happier!
    Jackie & Phyllis Minchew

  • Few can say they’re a 5th generation Lowell Resident- I’m proud and thankful to be one of them.


    
The great-grandparents of my father--Darryl Rinner, built our home more than 85 years ago on our 6613 plot, and had farmed the land for many years before that. Though the foundation on which our home rests may be old, my love and passion for the Lowell neighborhood and its residents is youthful and plentiful. I look forward to contributing to the growth and development of our great neighborhood!

    Michael Rinner

  • In 2005, we bought a house in Lowell because the neighborhood was overflowing with character and characters! Centrally located, we have historic homes, a valley and mountain view, easy access to downtown or the country, and a lovely bike/walking trail along the river. And, we could afford to buy a house here, which made it accessible for our small family. We appreciate our neighbors and our community quirks-like Lowellness monster, an old post office building, and ‘Main Street’ named after the main log boom! It’s been important for me and my family to celebrate our community and enjoy living here!

    Megan Dunn
Previous Next









LINKS