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Ben Smith Dam - 1910
The Ben Smith Dam was built in 1847 by Amory Maynard to divert water into a dug out canal to fill Mill Pond. The water was used to run the wheels in the mill, wash the wool and for a sprinkler system.
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
Fashion Shop on corner of Nason Street and Main St.
A photograph of the Fashion Shop when it was located at the corner of 3-5 Nason and Main Streets. Also visible is the Anderson Spa and the Maynard Trust Company on Main St.
Thirteen Old Real Estate Deeds
This is a collection of property deeds.
1. The one shown is for a transfer of land on Concord Road that includes a right of way, to Elizabeth W. Whitney from John Haley for $689 dollars on 28 February 1887.
The others are:
2. Lucy A. Hayes to…
1. The one shown is for a transfer of land on Concord Road that includes a right of way, to Elizabeth W. Whitney from John Haley for $689 dollars on 28 February 1887.
The others are:
2. Lucy A. Hayes to…
Misidentified Fire Station - c.1900
This building was originally identified as the first fire station in Maynard that was build on Nason Street in 1892 and published incorrectly in the 1971 History of Maynard book. After comparing the picture with others of the actual Nason Street…
Servicemen and American Legion Members in parade
Servicemen and members of American Legion Post #235 parade down Waltham Street (from Summer Street) as part of a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade.
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in parade
A group of women, probably from the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary (and possibly other organizations), are part of a parade heading down Waltham Street from Summer Street.
Little League Parade or Ceremony
A presentation of flags by American Legion at a baseball game or part of the Little League parade.
Camp Fire Girls marching in a parade
A group of Camp Fire Girls marching down Summer Street as part of a parade (possibly Memorial or Veterans Day). Carrying banners "Camp Fire Girls" and "Bluebirds".
Honor guard entering Glenwood Cemetery.
Servicemen marching in a Memorial Day parade enter Glenwood Cemetery.
Singer or speaker at observance in Memorial Park.
A young woman is either singing or speaking to the audience gathered at Memorial Park (Summer Street) as part of either a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observation. Honor guard and other dignitaries are in the background.
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…
Dignitaries: Rev. Taylor,…
Student speaking at Memorial Day observance.
A student speaks to the audience gathered in Glenwood Cemetery (?) as part of a Memorial Day observance. (NOTE: Picture is currently reversed and will be fixed.)
Dignitaries entering Glenwood Cemetery as part of a Memorial Day parade
Likely Board of Selectmen and other dignitaries are part of a parade entering Glenwood Cemetery through the main entrance on Parker Street.
Selectmen: ?, Thomas Cocco, Howard Boeske, Willis "Rebel" Dodd
Selectmen: ?, Thomas Cocco, Howard Boeske, Willis "Rebel" Dodd
Servicemen and Veterans marching in a parade
Servicemen and veterans are marching down Summer Street as part of a Memorial Day or Veterans Day parade.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Airman in lead, far left, is probably Benny Sofka.
Knights of Columbus hall and Bacharach's Market are visible in the background.
Christmas Parade - Grand Marshall?
This appears to be the "grand marshall" car leading the Christmas parade.
Tom Cocco seated in car between two women.
Visible in the background are: Patty's Hand Cut Donuts, Jumping Jacks, Maynard Supply Company, Sears.
Tom Cocco seated in car between two women.
Visible in the background are: Patty's Hand Cut Donuts, Jumping Jacks, Maynard Supply Company, Sears.
Christmas Parade - Peace on Earth float.
A float depicting the Nativity with a message of Peace on Earth is part of a downtown Christmas Parade.