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Trolley Cars - ca 1905
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The cars are shown at the turnout near Priest's Corner, Stow, Mass.
Trolley Car on Nason Street - early 1900's
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The car is on Nason St. returning from South Acton. The watering trough in the foreground is now at the corner of Acton and Summer Streets in front of the fire station.
Trolley Car at the Powder Mills - ca 1905
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
A trolley car crossing the Assabet River at the Powder Mill Woods.
Trolley at Paper Mill Corner - 1903
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The trolley first went into service in 1901. Here a car is returning from Concord on Powder Mill Road approaching a turn onto Summer Street.
Transportation Bulletin - 1967
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
A book that describes the development of the Concord, Maynard & Hudson trolley from its origin in 1899 to its demise in 1922. It includes photos of the rolling stock, employees and carhouse, timetables, usage, fares, finances, a description of riding…
Timetable: Boston and Maine Railroad - April 30, 1950
Schedule for the various branches of the Boston & Maine Railroad.
Ticket for Last Train Departing Maynard - 1958
The first B & M passenger train from South Acton to Maynard was in July 1850.
Students exiting bus
Photograph of students exiting a bus operated by Marty's Taxi Service to attend swimming lessons at Lake Boon.
(David Heitanen)
(David Heitanen)
Sids Airport - 2002
Various views of Sids Airport, a grass runway that ran parallel to Durant Avenue from Summer Street to Brian Way. It was used for many years for single engine aircraft. Sid is Sidney Mason.
Shoveling Snow for the Trolley - 1920
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
Men identified in photos are: Phil Bower, Cornelius Lynch and Ed Ledgard.
Rules and Regulations for the Conductors, Motormen and Employees - 1901
Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Ry. Co.
The Concord, Maynard and Hudson trolley opened in 1901 and later was extended from Maynard to South Acton and West Acton. This small booklet was produced to give guidance to the employees of the trolley. Note on the sample page 24 the procedure to…
Report on the Concord, Maynard & Hudson Bus Line - 1924
Lovell Bus Lines Inc.
A report prepared for John F. Lovell, proprietor of the bus line for "The purpose to secure complete information concerning the Concord Maynard & Hudson Bus Line for a period of ten months beginning January 1st, 1924. Having done so, we have…
Railroad Spikes
Spikes from the Boston & Maine RR, Marlboro Branch of the Fitchburg Division in Maynard.
Originally chartered as the Lancaster & Sterling R. R. On Monday after Thanksgiving in Dec 1848 work commenced on the gravel pit at "Brooks Crossing" now…
Originally chartered as the Lancaster & Sterling R. R. On Monday after Thanksgiving in Dec 1848 work commenced on the gravel pit at "Brooks Crossing" now…
Power Station - ca 1901
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The electricity to run the trolley was generated in this building. It was a brick building with iron trusses, 48 by 120 ft., covered with a wood roof overlaid with tar and gravel.
The interior of the structure had two Babcock & Wilcox boilers…
The interior of the structure had two Babcock & Wilcox boilers…
Photographs of Lovell Bus Lines - ca 1950
John Lovell of Woburn Bus Lines came into Maynard on January 19, 1923 with a bus running to South Acton. After permanent franchises were obtained the company began operating from Concord to Hudson. Eventually the line was extended from Arlington…
One of the First Automobiles in Maynard - ca 1900
Charles H. Persons
A red Ford owned by Mr. Charles H. Persons about 1900. Front seat: Fred Persons, chauffeur; Mr. Bodfish. Back seat: Governor Bates (left); Mr. Charles H. Persons. Note the G.O.P. elephant on the roof in the rear. Taken in front of Mr. Person's store…
Oakland Pontiac - 1928
Products of General Motors
The dealership was operated by E. Nelson at 9 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, Mass.