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A History of the Lovell Bus Line
After the closure of the Concord, Maynard, and Hudson Street Railway a bus line was started by John Lovell in 1923 and it continued into the 1950s.This monograph details the history of John Lovell and the Lovell Bus Lines in Maynard.
Tydol Trip Record Book - 1954
A booklet from Tydol "Flying A" oil company used to keep track of road trips in your car. The book has records of a few trips by Marion Boothroyd in her 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Club Coupe.
Chronology of early Automobiles in Maynard
This is a summary account of how automobiles were introduced in Maynard spanning 1899 to early 1910s
Centennial Monograph: The Horseless Carriage in Maynard
The automobile came into use shortly after the incorporation of Maynard. A short account of its introduction and growth of the automobile in town life.
Centennial Monograph: Transportation
A review of various forms of transportation and how they conveyed residents of Maynard, including walking, horseback, stage-coaches, steam trains, electric trolleys, busses and, finally, the automobile.
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)
Sid's Airport - 2002
Various views of Sid's 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.
Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Railroad Car Barn
The trolley car barn as seen from Summer Hill Road
John H. Keegan in a vintage Fuller - ca 1920
Second photo: l to r
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
Albert Larkin on the Assabet River
Albert Larkin and friends in his new motor boat on the Assabet River.
1st on right Albert Larkin
1st on right Albert Larkin
Early Automobile in Maynard - ca. 1910
Dr. Frank U. Rich and his daughter, Gertrude, are seen driving one of the first automobile owned by a Maynard resident.
Lovell Bus Line Sign for Revere Beach Trips
Wooden sign announcing bus specials headed to Revere Beach from Leominster, Lancaster, Clinton, Berlin, Hudson, Stow and Maynard
American Woolen Company and Express Employees with Shipment of Cloth 1920.
Woolen cloth being shipped by express from the Assabet Mills in 1920. The mill workers were able to load 347 pieces of wrapped wool onto the train car in 5 and 1/2 minutes.
From Left to Right 1.___, 2. Florian Konowicz, 3. Harley O'Brien, 4. John…
From Left to Right 1.___, 2. Florian Konowicz, 3. Harley O'Brien, 4. John…
File Folder for the Baker Bridge Train Wreck - 1905
The file contains newspaper reports of the head on collision in November 26, 1905 of Boston & Maine trains at Baker Bridge, Lincoln resulting in loss of life and injuries. Maynard residents involved in the accident include: Harvey Broadbent, Matthew…
Airplanes in Maynard
The photos show airplanes on the grass runway along the Assabet River side of Powder Mill Road approximately where Powdermill Circle is located.
Boston and Maine Railroad Train on Bridge - ca 1890's
Maynard, Mass.
Train crossing the Assabet River on bridge off Main Street. The second photo shows the bridge at a later date with a bridge below the train crossing. The bridge was built in 1849 and dismantled in 1982.
Boston and Maine Railroad Station - ca 1915
Maynard, Massachusetts
First photo shows Main Street looking toward the center of town. The Assabet Mill is on right and the poles show the town is electrified with telephone service.
Boston & Maine Railroad Train Wreck - 1911
Maynard, Mass.
Three views of the 1911 train derailment.
