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One of the first systematically designed cities in the United States, Lawrence was established in 1845, under the direction of textile industrialist Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855) and the collaborators of the Essex Company.
In the 19th and early 20th century, three philanthropists significantly influenced the city of Methuen in Essex County, leaving a lasting legacy. More than a century after their passing, the names of David Nevins Sr. (1809-1881), Edward F. Searles (1841-1920), and Charles H. Tenney (1842-1919) are frequently mentioned in discussions about Methuen.