Sloan Machinery Lofts 589 Essex Street Lynn, MA view map/directions (mapquest) Sloan Machinery Lofts is located at 589 Essex Street in the City Hall District of Lynn. Built in 1892, the brick and timber building is a prime example of urban 19th century New England industrial architecture. Previously known as the Smith Building and the Wainwright Building, 589 Essex Street most recently served as the headquarters of the Sloan Machinery Company, a manufacturing firm that serviced the shoe and garment industries. Located a short walk from the Central Square Commuter Station on the Newburyport/Rockport MBTA Commuter Line, Sloan Machinery Lofts proximity to both Boston and the North Shore will delight any commuter. In addition to 23-minute rail service to North Station, Central Square offers three buses with services to Boston's Haymarket Station. From your door in Sloan Machinery Lofts, you can be downtown in as little as 30 minutes. The commuter rail line also provides 20-minute service to various communities on the North Shore, where you can enjoy a day at the beach, evening entertainment in Beverly and Salem, or shopping in Rockport, Gloucester, and Newburyport. Sloan Machinery Lofts is well located in the heart of Lynn and near many attractions. Lynn Arts and Raw Art Works are both located in downtown Lynn. The municipal courthouse, city hall, police station, and post office are all only steps away. More than six banks are also within walking distance, and Shaw's Supermarket is just a few blocks away. Whether you live an active or laid-back lifestyle, Lynn offers something for you. Nahant Beach, one of the North Shore's finest beaches, is only two miles away, while High Rock Park and its impressive observatory with views of Boston, Nahant, and Salem is a 10-minute walk away. Additionally, you can reach Gannon Golf Course and Lynn Woods Reservation, the country's second largest municipal park, in less than 10 minutes by car. Lynn also features many ethnic restaurants within walking distance of Sloan Machinery Lofts. City of Lynn Lynn Shore Drive North Shore Spirit Baseball Lynn Museum Seaport Landing Marina