Ray Messer was a student at Lowell Textile Institute class of 1917. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Bradley A. Messer of 63A Street in Lowell. He died in an airplane accident in France. Messer Square was dedicated October 14, 1923 and is located at the junction of Chelmsford, Powell and Plain Street. I found this drawing in the Lowell Sun March 13, 1955.
Here is the square enlarged so you can see it better:
I've been through this intersection many times but I never knew it was Messer Square. Next time I go through this intersection I'll think of Ray Messer. What would he have done with his life if he hadn't been killed in France fighting for our freedom?
