Welcome to the online archives of the Maynard Historical Society in Maynard, Massachusetts. Our online archive provides access to a significant portion of the documents, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia that the Society has in storage. Start your journey with the search bar in the upper right. You can 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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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.
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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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Maynard High School - Class of 1930
The 30th graduation reunion held in 1960.
Left to right:
Front row (seated 17):
___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, Leo Mullin, Alice Fearns Mullin,…
Concord-Maynard District Telephone Directory - 1933
This is the 1933 "June" edition of the directory listing telephone numbers for: Acton, Concord, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard, Northboro, Sudbury, and…
Concord-Maynard District Telephone Directory - October 1932
This is the 1932 "October" edition of the directory listing telephone numbers for: Acton, Concord, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard, Northboro, Sudbury, and…
History of Land Ownership of 129 Parker Street
Prior to Maynard becoming a town in 1871, the land at 129 Parker Street, consisting of some 87 acres, was owned by Asa S. Balcolm of Sudbury, MA. The…
History of the John Salo Family
John Salo was born in Finland on May 1, 1874. He came to America in 1892 to work in the Iron Mines in Michigan. His future wife Anna Ollila, born June…
Elmwood Farm - 145 Parker Street
As a result of the land transfer in 1947 from the Salo family of 4+ acres to Birger “Rudy” and Aune (Salo) Koski, a Cape Cod style home and a farm…
John Salo Family Children - 129 Parker Street
Signe Maria Salo:
Born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 9, 1899. The family returned to Finland around 1902 and then returned to the U.S. in early…
Discharge of Mortgage - John A. Crowe (Admin) to Catherine Mullin - 1914
This document is the discharge of a mortgage for property on Main Street which was previously the location of St. Bridget's Church. Rev. John A.…
St. Bridget's Main Street Location - Mortgage Document - 1902
This is a mortgage, in the amount of $2200, between Catherine Mullin, wife of James Mullin, and Mrs. Susie J. McGrail (widow), dated January 31, 1902.…
Newspaper Account of St. Bridget's May Procession - 1915
Maynard Beacon newspaper clipping dated June 4, 1964: "The Beacon Looks Back" recounting the St. Bridget's May Processing in 1915.
"St. Bridget's…
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Brochure - 1986
Maynard, Massachusetts
The brochure was for the open house of the newly renovated wastewater treatment plant, 1984-1986.
Board of Public Works:
John J. Tobin
Michael…
United Cooperative Society Stock Certificate
A stock certificate, number 13860, for 1 share of UCS stock issued to Arne Leino in 1953.
A brief biography of Arne by his niece, Karina Leino…
Russian Army Coating Report - 1915
A summary of the Assabet Mills part of a 5 million yard order from the Russian Army for olive drab Melton (a smooth heavy woolen cloth used for…
St. Casimir's 40th Anniversary Parish Reunion Booklet - 1952
Souvenir booklet commemorating St. Casimir's 40th anniversary on November 15, 1952
The booklet contains photos of the pastors, church groups, and…
Charles Persons Furniture Polish Formula
Charles H. Persons ran a music store, esp. pianos. for many years in the Riverside Block from late 1880's through the 1910's.
Unidentified Cabinet Card
C. D. Holmes photography business operated from the mid-1880's to 1912 when he sold to George Elson. Holmes had closed the Ayer studio by 1900.
Maynard Centennial Float at Hudson Flag Day Parade
Maynard Elks and Emblem Club members, complete with banjo band rode a float in Hudson's Flag Day parade sponsored by the Hudson Lodge of Elks. The…
Green Meadow School DVD - 2009
Maynard, Massachusetts
A video of events, students, the school building inside and out as seen through the eyes of the 3rd Graders of the Green Meadow School in 2009. The…
St. Casimir's Church 75th Anniversary Booklet - 1987
Souvenir booklet commemorating St. Casimir's 75th anniversary 1912-1987. "From a Powerhouse of Man to a Powerhouse of God".
(Click the image at right…