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A photograph of a parade float sponsored by the American Woolen Company that was part of the Maynard Welcome Home Celebration on July 4, 1919 which was honoring the soldiers and sailors who had recently returned from Europe in World War…

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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 overcoats) to the American Woolen Company. The Maynard Assabet Mills produced 675,000 yards in 21 days…

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Early postcard with undivided back for address only. Large borders in front around picture is for message.

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The top card is a westerly view from the Assabet River toward the Walnut Street Bridge.

The bottom card is an easterly view along the Mill Pond.

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Assabet Mill and Mill Pond on left, St. Bridget Church on the right, Main Street School in the center

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Boston and Main Railroad Depot visible center left, trolley tracks seen foreground right.

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Plan of Land and Buildings of the Assabet Mills, Maynard, Massachusetts owned by the American Woolen Company.

Scale: 80 feet to 1 inch

Major highlights and property references include:

Mill Compex (with building numbers)
Mill Pond (Water…

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A sepia photo of John R. Underwood and his wife, Pauline Miller, and children, Herbert and Jean. John was an electrician with the Assabet Mills. He and his family did relocate to Providence RI. In 1921, John was working on an elevator on a job in…

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A wooden slat with the following imprinted upon it: "American Woolen Co., Inc., Order No. 7263, Assabet Mills, Maynard, Mass".