Cronin Park (Lawrence, MA)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by queencityma

cronin1The Cronin Park (originally the Cronin Playstead) is located at the intersection of Alder, Poplar, and Basswood Streets. It was named for Private First Class Jeremiah W. Cronin. Pfc. Cronin was serving with the Army Air Corps when he lost his life in the South Pacific. He was the first member of St. Mary’s Parish to die in World War II.

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  2. Parks (Lawrence, MA) | Queen City Massachusetts, on July 15, 2014 at 2:58 pm said:

    […] Cronin Park (Lawrence, MA) […]

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    • John Miranowicz, on May 23, 2022 at 1:51 am said:

      Does anyone know when the wadding pool was built at the Cronin playstead? I know it was in the 1950’s but I’d like to know the exact year.

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  5. JOHN MIRANOWICZ, on August 5, 2018 at 2:12 am said:

    Does anyone know what year the wading pool was built at the Cronin playground? I know it was sometime in the 1950’s.

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