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River Street Sign
River Street sign outside of the Pleasant Cafe. Directions include: One Way, Co-Op Parking, Do Not Enter, Middlesex Rug Cleaners (20% off, cash and carry). The Pleasant Cafe advertised Knickerbocker Beer.
Rolls Royce in front of St. Bridget's Parish marchers in Christmas Parade
A Rolls Royce automobile is in front a group from St. Bridget's Parish marching down Main Street in the Christmas Parade. (License plate appears to read 1968, providing an approximate date.) Center Factory Outlet is in background.
Russo's Restaurant
Russo's was a restaurant and lounge located on 51 Waltham Street.
Russo's Restaurant
Russo's was a restaurant and lounge located on 51 Waltham Street.
Salesman and customer at the New Idea Store.
The photo shows Gerald Tierney of the New Idea store and Ralph DiPietro Jr. the customer buying a new jacket. The New Idea Store was located at 65-67 Main St.
Santa and elves in the Christmas Parade
Santa Claus and two elves riding on a truck in the downtown Christmas Parade wave to the crowd.
The truck is was owned by John Sokolowski and driven by his nephew, Mike Sokolowski. Lettering on front of truck refers to Kodiak Kennels (of Shirley,…
The truck is was owned by John Sokolowski and driven by his nephew, Mike Sokolowski. Lettering on front of truck refers to Kodiak Kennels (of Shirley,…
Santa greets Christmas parade-goers.
Santa Claus sits with children who have attended the Christmas Parade.
Santa waves to Christmas Parade crowds
Santa waves to the Main Street crowd watching the Christmas Parade. (Center Factory Outlet in background.)
Mike Sokolowski controlling the dogs pulling the sled.
Mike Sokolowski controlling the dogs pulling the sled.
Santa's Float in the Christmas Parade
A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
These dogs are believed to be owned by John Sokolowski and
controlled by Mike Sokolowski in the sled.
These dogs are believed to be owned by John Sokolowski and
controlled by Mike Sokolowski in the sled.
Santa's Float in the Christmas Parade
A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
Mike Sokolowski is controlling the dogs pulling the sled.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
Mike Sokolowski is controlling the dogs pulling the sled.
Selectmen leading a Memorial or Veteran's Day Parade
Selectmen, followed by members of the American Legion Post 235, are parading from Summer Street to Waltham street.
L-R: ??, Tom Cocco, Howard Boeske, Will Dodd
L-R: ??, Tom Cocco, Howard Boeske, Will Dodd
Selling radios at Fred's Radio and TV
left: Tommy Cocco, right: Fred ?? (the owner). Fred's Radio and TV was located at 51 Main Street (rear)
Servicemen and American Legion Members in parade
Servicemen and members of American Legion Post #235 parade down Waltham Street (from Summer Street) as part of a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade.
Servicemen and Veterans marching in a parade
Servicemen and veterans are marching down Summer Street as part of a Memorial Day or Veterans Day parade.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Serving hot dogs at the United Co-op Store
Helen Klemola, Co-op employee, with a "Salute to Maynard" hat serves hot dogs to customers of the United Co-op Store at 56-62 Main St.
Sign for Tutto's Bowling Lanes
The sign at 24 Main Street and River Street for the (new 1964) Tutto's Bowling alley. (Stretch's Tavern can be seen in the background at 29 Main st.)
Sinclair Gas Station
The Sinclair Gas Station and New Orbit Car Wash, located on Waltham Street at intersection of Main and Summer Streets, was run by George O'Brien.
Sinclair Gas Station
The Sinclair Gas Station and New Orbit Car Wash, located on Waltham Street at intersection of Main and Summer Streets, was run by George O'Brien.
Singer or speaker at observance in Memorial Park.
A young woman is either singing or speaking to the audience gathered at Memorial Park (Summer Street) as part of either a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observation. Honor guard and other dignitaries are in the background.
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…