Welcome to the online archives of the Maynard Historical Society in Maynard, Massachusetts. Our online archive represents a fraction of the documents, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia that the Society has in storage and we are continuously working to catalog and make our collection available here for all to enjoy. Please read the "About" page for additional information on this project or the "Tips" page for ways to find and discover historical information.
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A Brief History of Maynard by William Gutteridge
The history of Maynard, Massachusetts written at its 50th Anniversary in 1921.
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Bridge over a Flooded River - c.1903
The river is presumably the Assabet but which bridge is shown is a mystery.
Frithiof Tofferi
A photo of Frithiof Tofferi, a musician who played a piccolo and flute in local bands and orchestras. He taught members of local school bands how to…
Stereoptican Photo of H. B. Gove and His Bakers Cart
This photo was used in a stereoptican in the 1880's. The photo was taken at the corner of Nason and Summer Streets in 1867. It was taken at the spot…
Mill Clock Tower
A photo of the Mill Clock Tower at the Assabet Mill site.
Peoples Theater - c.1946
A black and white photo of Peoples Theater taken at the 25th Anniversary of the Theater's opening in 1921. It opened May 6, 1921. The manager was…
Daniel Conant's Gravestone - Stow Cemetery
A black and white photo taken Dec. 3, 1970, by R.L. Sheridan in the Stow Cemetery Lower Village. Daniel Conant went to the Old North Bridge, Concord,…
Paper Mill Bridge -1903 (Waltham Street)
Looking upstream of the Assabet River with the Woolen Mill in the background.
Family and House - early 1900's
Not sure this is a Maynard family. The photographer is from Fitchburg.
Husband and Wife Wedding Photo? - 1890's
This type of cabinet card portraying the couple was often made at the time of a marriage.
