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Paper Mill Dam
A picture of the paper mill dam shows the dam located south of where the Assabet River runs under the Paper mill Bridge, Both the dam and the bridge were washed out in November 1927. The bridge was replaced.
Assabet Mills - 1872
This picture shows the iron bridge on the newly located Walnut Street. Note that the Maynard Block, or Masonic building, had not yet been built.
Millpond Picture
A picture of the Millpond. In order to make the river a more stable source of power, Amory Maynard bought from Haman Smith a strip of land connecting the river to the mill area. Artemus Whitney, a close associate of Maynard's, dug a canal that led…
New Mill Buildings during Construction
This picture shows new mill buildings during their construction.
Foundation for No. 1 Building - 1916
After the Millpond was drained so that the foundation for the new No. 1 mill building could be laid, a wooden flume was constructed to carry water from Sudbury Street to the mill.
Dry Finishing Room
Fabrics are steamed, brushed, sheared and pressed during this series of operations. The nap is raised by brushes and then cut to a uniform height by the huge shear blade, which operates like a stationary lawn mower as the fabric is fed under it.…
Grocery and Soda Fountain Building - 1931
A one story, wood-framed store on mill property that was rented for $75.00 per year in 1931. Mildred Crowe was the store owner. The structure to the right was one of the original mill buildings.
Construction of Mill Building No. 1 and No. 2 - 1916
A photo of the construction of Mill Building No. 1 and No.2 in 1916. The Millpond was drained during the construction period. A wooden flume was erected from the cove near the point at Front Street to the corner of mill building No. 5.
New Mill Equipment
In 1862,the mills became the Assabet Manufacturing Company. The small wooden buildings were replaced by brick buildings of enlarged capacity. New machinery was installed, and the manufacture of carpets changed to the manufacture of blankets, flannels…
Directory of Streets & Information - 1951
Concord, Ayer - Maynard
A booklet that has information on the history, officials, police and fire depts, schools, churches, and streets for the towns.
Street Guide & Directory of Information - 1961
Maynard and Vicinity
A street guide, miscellaneous information and advertisers for the Towns of Maynard, Marlboro, Hudson, Maynard and Westboro,
Business & Community Directory 1994-95; 1996-97
Serving the Hudson, Maynard & Stow Area
A booklet with information about the civic and businesses of the three towns including phone numbers, locations etc...
Public Officials of Massachusetts 1933-34
A book containing a photo and brief biography of the elected officials of Massachusetts including Federal Senators and Congressman, State Senators and Representatives, Governor, Governor's Council and other elected officers, with a list of Senate…
Senior Class Picture - Class of 1941
Maynard High School
First photo - Benny Walter Jukusik
Second photo - John Raymond Jasielonis
Third photo - Jenny May Mariani
Second photo - John Raymond Jasielonis
Third photo - Jenny May Mariani
Assabet Mill - 1936
A picture of the Assabet Mill with the Assabet River in overflow stages in 1936 .
Telephone Directory - 1932
Concord-Maynard District
Issue of October 1932
Telephone Numbers for: Acton, Concord, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard, Northboro, Sudbury, Westboro
Also for the following areas: Boxboro, Carlisle, Cordaville, East Acton, Fayville, Gleasondale, Lake Boon, Littleton, North Acton, South Acton,…
Also for the following areas: Boxboro, Carlisle, Cordaville, East Acton, Fayville, Gleasondale, Lake Boon, Littleton, North Acton, South Acton,…
Telephone Almanac - 1932
"Containing valuable information for Farmers, Business Men, Housewives, Students and other Telephone Users" and much more but not telephone numbers. A sample page of the calender is shown.