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Mill Executives
American Woolen Company
A photograph of two Mill executives (unknown) looking over papers on a desk surrounded by various ledgers.
Calendar on right side of photograph indicates it was taken in March 1914.
Calendar on right side of photograph indicates it was taken in March 1914.
Mill Pond at the Time of Construction of Mill Building No. 1 - 1916
A photo of people enjoying the opportunity to walk on the bottom of the Mill pond which was drained in preparation of new building construction.
Mill Pond Draw Down - 1977
The water has been lowered in order to repair foundations at the mill buildings. A trestle used during WW 1 is exposed . This trestle was used to support a water flume to carry water to the boiler room while #1 mill was being built in 1917 and 1918
Mill Pond Stereograph
Looking west at the Mill Pond from "Maynard's Hill" in the 1870-1880s (prior to building of houses on Front Street)
Mill Power House
Photograph of part of the Mill electrical power plant showing supervisors and staff. Generators and electrical distribution panels / switches are shown.
Mill Stream Cafe Match Covers - ca.1950
Match covers promoting the Mill Stream Cafe that operated at 183 Main St., Maynard during the 1940's and 50's.
Proprietor was Tony Watts
Attached thumbnail is an article that appeared in the Beacon Business Review, The Beacon Newspaper, Thursday…
Proprietor was Tony Watts
Attached thumbnail is an article that appeared in the Beacon Business Review, The Beacon Newspaper, Thursday…
Mill Street Bridge - 1936
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts proposed bridge over the Assabet River in Maynard, Mass., dated October 1936. The proposal was designed by Leroy Hersum, 6 Beacon Street, Boston. Three pages of drawings.
Mill Street Bridge, Winter 1939
View looking toward Summer Hill Road The bridge was rebuilt as a W.P.A project.
Mill Workers - ca 1900
Photograph of a group of 13 mill workers and surrounding machinery. Note overhead drive shafts and belts that powered the equipment (looms?)
Miller, Behning, and Jewett Pianos Promotional Card
An advertising card for C.H. Persons "First Class Pianos and Organs".
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…
Milltowners Mascot at the Brothers of the Brush Dance
While attending the Brothers of the Brush Dance, Edward "Jake" Mason and Valentine, a 16 month old ram and mascot for the Milltowners "chapter" of the Brothers have their portrait taken.
Both show off the distinctive "Brothers of the Brush" tie…
Both show off the distinctive "Brothers of the Brush" tie…
MILLTOWNERS Ram Patch - 1971
The MILLTOWNERS were a male vocal group that performed at the time of the Centennial. They wore this patch on a their vest as part of the costume.
Millworkers - Early 1900's.
A photo of American Woolen Mills Company employees on a break. People moved to Maynard primarily to access job opportunities provided by the Maynard Mills. These were people of all races, religions, and nationalities.