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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A Brief History of Maynard by William Gutteridge
The history of Maynard, Massachusetts written at its 50th Anniversary in 1921.
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Maynard Fires
Like any municipality Maynard has had its fair share of fires, minor and major, all engaged by the Maynard Fire Department (sometimes supported by…
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State Register of Historic Places - 2022
A compilation of historical places in Massachusetts, listed by cities and towns. (shown is page 209 for Maynard)
Edvin Alberi Family Portrait Postcard
A photo postcard showing the family of Edvin and Iria (Fors) Alberi possibly shortly after Edvin enlisted the the National Guard (16-Jan-1941). In…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1961
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, thoughts on the upcoming parish Golden Jubilee, and a list of parishioners and their…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1960
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, thoughts on the upcoming parish Golden Jubilee, and a list of parishioners and their…
Assabet Mills Property Map - 1951
Plan of Land and Buildings of the Assabet Mills, Maynard, Massachusetts owned by the American Woolen Company.
Scale: 80 feet to 1 inch
Major…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1959
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, Christmas traditions, a dedication to Virginia Szczerzen, and a list of parishioners and…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1958
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, including a list of parishioners and their donations throughout the year.
Pastor: Fr.…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1957
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, including a list of parishioners and their donations throughout the year.
Pastor: Fr.…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1956
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, Christmas customs, and a list of parishioners and their donations throughout the…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1955
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church including a list of parishioners and their donations throughout the year.
Pastor: Fr.…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1954
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, Most Reverend Richard J. Cushing - Archbishop of Boston, prayers, Advent, Christmas…
St. Casimir's Reunion and Bazaar Booklet - 1953
This booklet contains information about St. Casimir's Church, being an altar boy, mass attendance, the Christmas story, Communism, and more. It also…
Vintage Promotional Measuring Glass - ca1915
Snow Pharmacy
Concord, Mass
Shot glass used to measure tablespoon, teaspoon and 1 wine glass.
Snow's was owned by J. J. Erisman.
Edith N. Buckingham Land Plan - 1941
This parcel was taken by eminent domain in 1942 to become part of the Ammo Dump, Maynard Ordnance Test Station.
see 2016.674 for parcel location
MFD Firefighters group photo
Firefighters with award in front of truck
Front row (l-r):
Bill Floyd
Barry DeGrappo
Gerry D'Ericco
Tony Arcieri, Jr.
Rear (l-r):
Ron…
Eagles Block Fire
Fire at the Eagles Block (corner of Nason and Summer Street). This fire destroyed the building and the Eagles rebuilt it in place.
