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Dead Shot Powder Advertising Sign
An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in Acton and Maynard.
Classic Properties
Century 21 Sign
A yard sign used to identify properties for sale by Paul Boothroyd's Classic Properties.
Building Designation / Navigation Sign
Digital
These signs were posted to help the employees know where they were in the Mill. (Similar wayfinding signs were used in other Digital facilities.)
MLO12-2 means Maynard Mill, building 12, 2nd floor.
Prior to July 1982 all Digital buildings had…
MLO12-2 means Maynard Mill, building 12, 2nd floor.
Prior to July 1982 all Digital buildings had…
Board of Public Welfare Office Sign
A wooden sign for the Maynard Board of Public Welfare. At some point between 1921 and 1947 the Overseer of the Poor title transitioned to the titled Board of Public Welfare.
Astwood & Townsend Sign
Astwood & Townsend Plumbing business sign. Mr. Townsend was in the plumbing business with A. D. Holt. Mr. Astwood joined the firm and later Mr. Bemis joined. The firm finally known as Warren E. Bemis Co. It was located on Nason St., until 1970.
American Woolen Company Employee Sign
A white sign stating an attendance policy for American Woolen Company employees. The sign states: "Employees will not be allowed to enter the mill until 15 minutes before their starting time".
"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.
"Elmhurst" Wooden Sign
This sign was on the front end of the old horse barn which was formerly on the Thompson or Eveleth land on Great Road, referred to as "Elmhurst Farm". The barn was moved to the Salo Farm on Parker Street in the rear of a home at 129 Parker Street…