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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High School
Built in 1892 on the site of the original Nason Street School. Completely destroyed by fire on September 20, 1916. (Roosevelt School/Maynard Public…
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Oliver Warila Photographs
Oliver "Swat" Warila was a commercial photographer based in Maynard from about 1960 through 1980. Most of the photographs in this collection are from…
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Blueprint Map of Great Road Park - 1918
A blueprint map of Great Road Park, Maynard, Mass., dated July 1918. The property belonged to T.J. McNamara and J.H. Coughlin.
Aerial Map of Maynard, Mass. - 1947
An aerial map of Maynard, Mass., Fort Devens and Vicinity, dated September 1947. It was prepared by the Army Corps. of Engineers.
Plan of Marlborough, Mass. - 1835
A copy of a Plan of Marlborough, Mass., dated 1835, as surveyed by William H. Wood.
Zoning Map in the Town of Maynard - 1950
A zoning map of the town of Maynard, Mass, dated October 5, 1950.
Map of the Town of Maynard -1967
Two copies and one plastic overlay of the map of the town of Maynard, Mass, dated December 1967.
Mill Street Bridge - 1936
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts proposed bridge over the Assabet River in Maynard, Mass., dated October 1936. The proposal was designed by Leroy…
Plan of Puffer Road - 1938
Five original blueprints of Puffer Road as ordered by the County Commissioners.
Masonic Building Plans - 1986
Two copies of the Masonic Building Plans for renovations and additions at 100 Main St., December 1986. There are six pages to each.
Assessors Map - 1974
A detailed survey map of Maynard. First page is the index to the map. The files are named to correspond to the page numbers. Pages number 1-37.
Blueprints for "Maynard Mall"
A set of planning documents for the "Maynard Mall" that stretched from 2 Nason Street through 111 Main Street.
Plan of Marlborough, Mass - 1835
A copy of the Plan of Marlborough, Mass, dated 1835 and developed by William H. Wood. It shows the location of Amory Maynard's sawmill on the brook…
Zoning Maps of Maynard -1967 & 1969
A large zoning map of the town of Maynard, dated September 1969. A smaller zoning map prepared in 1967.
Plan of Land in Sudbury and Stow - 1846
A plan for several pieces of land owned by Knight and Maynard in Sudbury and Stow, MA, dated November 1846. The plan was developed by Charles Tower.
Plan of the Town of Stow - 1830
A map of the Plan of Stow, Mass, as surveyed by Augustus Tower, dated 1830.
Map of Town of Maynard - 1972
A map of the Town of Maynard as drawn by Snelling Hilton & Associates, dated 1972.
Map of American Woolen Company/Assabet Mills - 1939
A map of the American Woolen Company, Assabet Mills, as surveyed by O. R. Wettergreen, dated August 31, 1939.