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Burning of the Calvin Whitney House - 1958
Maynard Fire Department
This house, the property of the Maynard Country Club, was all that remained of the once large Calvin Whitney farm. It was from this farm that Daniel Conant, a minuteman, left for the Old North Bridge at Concord on the morning of April 19, 1775. The…
Shuttle and Bobbin
This shuttle was used in the weave room of the Assabet Mills and has been in the possession of the D'Errico family for many years.
Two Cone Type Bobbins Used in Warper - 1932
The light-colored cone was used in the Assabet Mills and has been in the possession of the D'Errico family for many years. It was used by Harry D'Geronimo. A date of September 7, 1932 is penciled on the side of the cone.
The second is a dark brown…
The second is a dark brown…
Shuttle and Bobbin of Yarn
This shuttle was used in the weave room of the Assabet Mills and has been in the possession of John W. Katvala for more than fifty years. Mr. Katvala is living in California, and when he learned that we were looking for a shuttle he immediately…
Brochure "Maynard Cannon Cracker" July 4, 1905
This brochure was for an annual affair for many years, published by the St. Bridget's Parish in connection with the Fourth of July picnic.
Odd Fellows Block on Nason Street - ca 1900
The Odd Fellows Building was built in the late 1890's for Julius Loewe who had a pharmacy in one part of the store. There was also a jeweler and a men's clothing store. On the second floor was a hall where several of the local organizations held…
Maynard Center & Trolley - 1910
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
Photograph of downtown Maynard in 1910 showing a trolley at the corner of Main St. & Nason St.
Boston & Maine Railroad Station early 1900's
Maynard, MA.
First photo taken 1902, the second in 1912.
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…
Mrs. Frank E. Sanderson - Photo
Photographed as Mary Peters, great-granddaughter of Amory Maynard. Married to Frank E. Sanderson, town clerk for thirty-seven years.
Orrin S. Fowler biography
Son of Henry Fowler, one of the petitioners for the town of Maynard. Mr. Orrin Fowler probably held more town offices than any citizen in the history of the town:
Selectman - 5 yrs
Assessor - 19 yrs
Board of Health - 18 yrs
Board of Welfare - 14…
Selectman - 5 yrs
Assessor - 19 yrs
Board of Health - 18 yrs
Board of Welfare - 14…
Isaac Davis Post G.A.R. - 1924
These veterans are from Acton and Maynard. Met in a location in Acton.
Brass Band - ca.1920
Maynard, Massachusetts
Made up of Maynard, Acton, and Concord men for Memorial Day. Picture taken in front of the Methodist Church on the corner of Summer and Main Streets.
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Front: William Jones, Ernest Wollerscheid, Thomas Wright, Silas Sawyer, John…
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Front: William Jones, Ernest Wollerscheid, Thomas Wright, Silas Sawyer, John…
Nason Street School Grade 2 - 1894
A sepia photo of the second grade in the Nason St. School. The man with whiskers is William "Daddy" Priest, the custodian. Mrs. Jenkins is the teacher, not in photo.
Old Main Street School Grade 4( ?) - ca 1890
A sepia photo of children posing outside of a school building. Unknown year or grade level.
Concord and Maynard Caledonian Club - Dance Card
2nd Annual Grand Concert & Ball
Concord and Maynard Caledonian Clubs
Music Hall, Maynard
This type of dance order was used by all who attended formal dances. A male dancer went to a lady dancer and booked a certain dance, making note of same in…
Concord and Maynard Caledonian Clubs
Music Hall, Maynard
This type of dance order was used by all who attended formal dances. A male dancer went to a lady dancer and booked a certain dance, making note of same in…
Waltham Street Bridge - 1920
Otherwise known as "Paper Mill Bridge", this bridge was badly damaged by the flood of November , 1927. The south side of the bridge went down at 3 AM. Bridge had to be closed to vehicular traffic. Opened for traffic one way on December 12, 1927.…
Assabet Mills, Walnut Street-1867
Originally Walnut St. was laid out in 1865 and ran from Main St. to Thompson St. and was on the south side of the Assabet River, but in 1862 it was relocated on the north side of the river from Main Street to Parker Street and an iron bridge built. …
St. Bridget's Temperance Society Basketball Team - 1907
A sepia photo of the St. Bridget's Temerance Society Basketball Team.
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Front: Edward Ledgard, John McCormack, Emmett Riley
Back: Frank Rollinson, Hazel Crowley, William Cleary, Cornelius Callahan, Joseph Donahue
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Front: Edward Ledgard, John McCormack, Emmett Riley
Back: Frank Rollinson, Hazel Crowley, William Cleary, Cornelius Callahan, Joseph Donahue
Nason Street School Grade 3 - 1903
A sepia photo of Grade 3 in the Nason Street School, 1903. The teacher is Miss Stratton.
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Front: Francis McCarthy, Albert Ledgard, Mildred Comeau, Mary Sweeney, Edith Baron, John Comeau, Olive Morgan, Roy Kimball, Ruby Marchant, Claribel…
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Front: Francis McCarthy, Albert Ledgard, Mildred Comeau, Mary Sweeney, Edith Baron, John Comeau, Olive Morgan, Roy Kimball, Ruby Marchant, Claribel…