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"J. L. Comeau" Sign
A metal sign that was removed from a garage used by Leo Comeau for storage of his ice truck and equipment.
ALKU Temperance Society - 1931
Finnish Temperance Society
Members of the ALKU marching in a parade, June 1931. Many of these marchers were most of the people that worked in the kitchen and helped serve the dinner at the annual summer festival.
Front two right to left: Naemi Kajander, Esther…
Front two right to left: Naemi Kajander, Esther…
Centennial Monograph: Ice Houses
Before the widespread availability of refrigeration one of the only way to keep things cool was with ice. Fresh water supplies, such as the Assabet River flowing through town, was a source of ice during the winter and a major industry grew up around…
Centennial Monograph: Maynard Dramatic Club
At the turn of the 20th century the "Maynard Players" was the source of dramatic productions in Maynard, but it had gone inactive. In 1936 some new folks in town tried to revive the old group, but were unable - so they formed a new troupe: the…
Collection of Cast Iron Toys
Some of the models have been painted. One with Maydale Ginger Ale and another with J. Leo Comeau.
The toys are described as: Express Wagon-Horse Drawn, Ice Wagon-Horse Drawn, Fire Engine and Two Horses, Wagon and Horse, Maydale Deliver Truck.
The toys are described as: Express Wagon-Horse Drawn, Ice Wagon-Horse Drawn, Fire Engine and Two Horses, Wagon and Horse, Maydale Deliver Truck.
File Folder of Obituaries
A collection of newspaper obituaries of individuals with a Maynard connection .
Armanda Alving, Elsie L. Anderson, Harold Andrew, John Archer, Mrs. John Archer, Joseph Armitage, Elizabeth Axford
Jane McInnes Bain, Jane Bain, Mungo Bain,…
Armanda Alving, Elsie L. Anderson, Harold Andrew, John Archer, Mrs. John Archer, Joseph Armitage, Elizabeth Axford
Jane McInnes Bain, Jane Bain, Mungo Bain,…
Fine Arts Theater - ca. 1950's
Leo Comeau
Leo Comeau is in the straw hat, the keystone cop is unknown. No information available about the nature of the event.
First Prize, Trade Display - 1916
Fourth of July Parade
The Misses Comeau, J. Leo Comeau, driver.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Golden Sheath Certificate
Golden Sheath Certificate, #25453 issued to Joseph Leo Comeau by the National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, April 18, 1963
Ice Cutting And Handling Tools - J. Leo Comeau
These were the property of J. Leo Comeau, who was the last of the icemen to make deliveries in town. He delivered ice right up to the day he was stricken in May 1965. He used the apron when carrying the ice.
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of…
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of…
J. L. Comeau Ice - 1965
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of the railroad was completed, a large ice house was erected by N.J. Wyeth where the Front Street houses now stand. It was of brick construction and held 40,000 tons of ice which was cut on the mill pond and shipped…
J. L. Comeau Truck - 1915
Standing in doorway, l to r
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
Leo Comeau, Boston Globe - 1962
A newspaper write-up about Leo Comeau, the last of the icemen. In the business 55 years. The account appeared in the Boston Globe on January 4, 1962. Leo died in May 1964. (The account was obtained courtesy of Dick Elson, a native of Maynard. Dick…
Maynard Dramatic Club - 1936-1972
A file folder of listings of plays and their dates of presentation by the Maynard Dramatic Club, 1936-1972. There is a 1971 Assabet Valley Beacon newspaper article written by Helen Mark Ketola that documents the history of the Maynard Dramatic Club.…
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1946/1947
A black and white photo of the MDC Officers for the Tenth Anniversary year, 1946-1947. They are (l-r): J. Leo Comeau (Treasurer), Frank Primiano (Vice President), Helen Engelhardt (Secretary), and Louis Fava (President). .
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1954
A black and white photo of the newly elected Officers of the Maynard Dramatic Club, dated September 16, 1954. They are (l-r) Front Row: Dorothy Hooper, Secretary; Tony Sotrines, President, Leo Comeau, Treasurer, Raymond Van Vorse, Vice President;…
Maynard Grange Lecturer's Program - 1936
An eight page booklet with a list of members, officiers and the program of events for the year 1936.
Nason Street School Grade 1 - 1894
Photo taken on front steps of the Nason Street school which burned in 1916 to be replaced by the brick building now on Nason Street.
(l to r)
Front: Herb Usher, Alvin Smith, Eddie Coughlan, Emmet Riley, Bert Mallinson, Leo Comeau, Walter…
(l to r)
Front: Herb Usher, Alvin Smith, Eddie Coughlan, Emmet Riley, Bert Mallinson, Leo Comeau, Walter…
Nason Street School Grade 2 - ca1895
l to r
Front: May Maley, Helen Singer, Gertie Randall, Lizzie McCarthy, Grace Whitney, Hattie Glazer, May Martin, Anna __, Carrie Brown, Ida Moore
2nd: Margaret Farrell, Christina Lynch, Maggie Scully, Ethel Holt, Min Casey, Mary Whalen, Margaret…
Front: May Maley, Helen Singer, Gertie Randall, Lizzie McCarthy, Grace Whitney, Hattie Glazer, May Martin, Anna __, Carrie Brown, Ida Moore
2nd: Margaret Farrell, Christina Lynch, Maggie Scully, Ethel Holt, Min Casey, Mary Whalen, Margaret…
Peoples Theater
A series of black and white photos of the staff, management, and owners of the Peoples Theater at their Christmas Party in 1951. A note on the back of one of the photos is to Benny Sofka from Bert Lawton. One photo shows the window display next to…