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Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, located on the banks of the Merrimack River.
- The city has a rich history as a center for textile manufacturing, and was once known as the "Immigrant City" due to its large, diverse population.
- Lawrence was named after the American War of Independence hero, Captain William Lawrence.
- The city is also famous for the Great Bread Fire of 1912, which occurred in a factory and led to many safety laws being introduced across the country.
- Lawrence is home to a large Puerto Rican community, which has had a significant cultural influence on the city.
- The city is also known for its strong labor movement and history of activism. The Bread and Roses strike of 1912 is considered an important event in American labor history.
- The poet Robert Frost lived in Lawrence for a time and wrote a poem called "The Black Cottage" about his time there.
- Lawrence's two main public high schools, Lawrence High School and Performing and Fine Arts Academy, are both highly regarded for their academic programs and diverse student bodies.
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