The Downtown Nashua of today, with its unique shopping and dining experiences and charming commercial buildings, is the outgrowth of nearly 200 years of commercial and retail metamorphosis.

Even in the 19th century, merchants had to be innovative and creative to keep pace with the ever-changing interests of their customers. Nowhere is this more evident than in the history of Downtown Nashua.

Click this pdf link to view a self-guided tour and learn some of  the rich history behind many of Nashua’s most prominent buildings and businesses.