<h1 style="text-align: center;">Lynn, <em>Boston</em></h1>
<p>Settled in 1629, Lynn was primarily a farming and shell fishing town. Originally called Saugus, the town developed a solid economy from building an iron works company and leather tanning. Today, Lynn has combined historic buildings and new construction to revitalize the downtown and surrounding areas. The area is well known for the thriving arts and culture, affluent housing, loft-style apartments, and array of upscale shops and restaurants.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Around 1775, leather tanning took off in Lynn. Tanneries expanded up Black Marsh Brook, eventually dubbed Tanney Brook. The growth of tanneries sparked shoe industry growth, and &nbsp;the town established a factory district that housed shoe workers in boarding houses. The expansion of the shoe factories boosted the local economy, resulting in the development of summer homes along the scenic coastline. In 1910, Lynn Shore Drive opened, establishing the town as a premier vacation destination for Bostonians. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Now the largest city in Essex County, Lynn is diverse and versatile. From the Diamond Historic District to the well-preserved sites such as High Rock Tower and the public library, Lynn boasts gorgeous wildlife and beachfront areas with the Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn Beach and King&rsquo;s Beach. Close to Saugus River, the city also has many brooks, ponds, and waterways such as Walden Pond and Massachusetts Bay.</p>
<p>Lynn is within close proximity of Saugus, Lynnfield, Peabody and Salem. Just 9 miles north of Boston and 95 miles south of Portland, Maine.</p>