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Historic New England Launches Transformational Public/Private Redevelopment Initiative in Massachusetts Gateway City of Haverhill

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.

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  • Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.
  • The Haverhill Center will feature creative exhibits from Historic New England’s 125,000-piece collection of historic objects, 1.5 million archival documents, interactive programming, demonstrations, and other activities.
  • “Historic New England is an extraordinary organization with thirty-eight museums across the region, majestic farms and landscapes, and award-winning programs for both children and adults.
  • Historically, Haverhill was known as the Queen Slipper City, the site of one of the world’s largest manufacturing centers for shoes.