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Main Street - 1909
Looking east on Main Street from Spring Lane. The current Town Building would be located on the left near the third telephone post. Boston and Maine Railroad freight cars crossing in background way down the street.
Monument at John A. Crowe Park - 1918
The monument was dedicated in 1916 in honor of Rev. John A. Crowe, former pastor of St. Bridget's Church. He was responsible for the town purchasing the land in 1901 to establish the park which was to be named after him by erection of this marker. …
Winter of 1920
Summit Street
A severe winter with several heavy snow storms. The third picture was taken in March of 1920 from the Walnut Street bridge showing the Assabet River in flood from the spring snow melt.
After the Hurricane - 1938
On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21, 1938 New England was struck by the first hurricane in more than 100 years. It lasted from about 5 PM until 8 PM. Maynard was in chaotic conditioned unparalleled in history. Electric power was off,…
Maynard Historical Society Meetings
A collection of photos taken at various meetings and events.
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1st photo: Ralph Sheridan, Rudy Koski, Jim Farrell
2nd photo: Frank E. Sandersn
3rd photo: Ralph Sheridan, ___?, Elizabeth Schnair, Rudi Koski
4th photo (1969): Front-…
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1st photo: Ralph Sheridan, Rudy Koski, Jim Farrell
2nd photo: Frank E. Sandersn
3rd photo: Ralph Sheridan, ___?, Elizabeth Schnair, Rudi Koski
4th photo (1969): Front-…
Ralph Sheridan and Others
Ralph Sheridan, long time Maynard historian, with groups of people at various events. The last photo is from April 1976, Open House at the Maynard Public Library, featuring a display from the Maynard Historical Society. A: Mrs Ralph Sheridan, Ralph…
Maynard Centennial Committee - 1972
Maynard Centennial Committee making final payment on money appropriated by the Town of Maynard for its centennial celebration.
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Elizabeth Schnair, Joe Boothroyd, Bill Bennett, Ralph Sheridan, Virginia Murphy, Town Treasurer Howard King, Rudy…
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Elizabeth Schnair, Joe Boothroyd, Bill Bennett, Ralph Sheridan, Virginia Murphy, Town Treasurer Howard King, Rudy…
Rudi Koski, Swede Johnson, Ralph Sheridan - 1971
Planting at the Slack Tub
The tub was then located in front of the Town Building.
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1st photo: Swede Johnson, Rudy Koski
2nd photo: Ralph Sheridan, Riudy Koski
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1st photo: Swede Johnson, Rudy Koski
2nd photo: Ralph Sheridan, Riudy Koski
Maynard Centennial Executive Committee
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Standing: Joseph Boothroyd, Birger Koski, Ralph Sheridan
Seated: Elizabeth Schnair, William Bennett, Virginia Murphy
Standing: Joseph Boothroyd, Birger Koski, Ralph Sheridan
Seated: Elizabeth Schnair, William Bennett, Virginia Murphy
Birger R. Koski
A member of the Historical Society since its inception. Served as president for three years and as vice-president for sixteen years. Very active in the historical society and interested in all phases of the history of Maynard. Died suddenly on…
William Baron Addressing Society - 1977
1st photo: Ralph Sheridan introducing William Baron
2nd photo: William Baron addressing the Maynard Historical Society
2nd photo: William Baron addressing the Maynard Historical Society
Maynard Historical Society Officers - 1970-71
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Beverly G. Allen, Secretary; Elizabeth M. Schnair, Publicity; Ralph L. Sheridan, Chairman; Winnifred G. Hearon, Treasurer; Birger R. Koski, Vice Chairman
Beverly G. Allen, Secretary; Elizabeth M. Schnair, Publicity; Ralph L. Sheridan, Chairman; Winnifred G. Hearon, Treasurer; Birger R. Koski, Vice Chairman
Maynard Ice and Oil Company
It was located off of Mill Street.
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1st Photo:
Milton ( Jack) Whitney, Peter Jensen, Donat Gagne, Mary (Cheney) Mayberry, Gerald Lyons, Evariste Gagne (owner), Carl Swanson
2nd photo with the rolling stock:
Donat Gagne, Gerald Lyons,…
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1st Photo:
Milton ( Jack) Whitney, Peter Jensen, Donat Gagne, Mary (Cheney) Mayberry, Gerald Lyons, Evariste Gagne (owner), Carl Swanson
2nd photo with the rolling stock:
Donat Gagne, Gerald Lyons,…
Frank Sheridan Postmaster
Maynard Post Office
Frank became postmaster in 1935 and held the job until the 1960's.
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1st photo: Frank Sheridan, Ellen Sheridan, Phillip J. Philbin, ___?
2nd photo: ___?, John Eaton, Frank Sheridan, John Nowick
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1st photo: Frank Sheridan, Ellen Sheridan, Phillip J. Philbin, ___?
2nd photo: ___?, John Eaton, Frank Sheridan, John Nowick
Rural Free Delivery Wagon - 1912
US Post Office, Maynard
The post office was in the Masonic Building. The wagon on the right belonged to Stanley Rice the RFD delivery man.
Original Assabet Village Post Office
Maynard
The post office was located on Main Street opposite the then existing rail road station. It was located were the mill is now. The building was moved to 3 High Street were it is now a private resident.