Overview
Massachusetts Street, called "Mass Street", is downtown Lawrence's main street, lined with shops, restaurants, bars and music venues.
History
Lawrence was founded in the 1850s by antislavery settlers from New England, and its main street was named for Massachusetts. The town was burned in a deadly raid in 1863 and rebuilt.
Today
Mass Street is busy day and night, and crowds pour into it after big Jayhawks wins.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.