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Finnish Lutheran Church Picnic - 1915
W. O. Strout
W. O. Strout's delivery truck was used as transportation for the church outing. Mr. Strout is standing beside the cab.
Outdoor Town Meeting - 1991
Alumni Field
In 1991 the town was discussing regionalizing the High School with Acton. It was a very divisive issue requiring an out door venue as there was no indoor location able to hold the crowd. Maynard approved but later Acton voted the proposal down.
View of Maynard from Summer Hill - ca 1900
The three story building in the center foreground is the Old Central House and is still standing. The two story house third from the right is the original Main Street School built in 1857 by the town of Sudbury. It was moved in 1902 to make way for…
Mill Clock Tower
Two note cards depicting the Maynard Mill clock tower. Design is by Light Dance Images, by Bonnie McGrath, Acton, MA.
Grand Opening Maynard Drug Store - 1957
l to r:
Audrey Malcolm, preparing corsage; Alba Lattuca, passing flower; Mike Zapareski, Police Chief; John Malcolm, in doorway; Selectman Yash Sokolowski; John Malcolm, Jr., back to camera.
Audrey Malcolm, preparing corsage; Alba Lattuca, passing flower; Mike Zapareski, Police Chief; John Malcolm, in doorway; Selectman Yash Sokolowski; John Malcolm, Jr., back to camera.
George Whalen
Chief of Maynard Fire Department
A member of the Maynard Fire Department for many years, he was appointed as the first permanent Official Fire Chief in 1968 and served until his retirement in 1984. Elected Selectman in 1986, attended but one meeting and died a few days later.
John Tobin (1925 - 1986)
"Mr. Maynard"
John Joseph Tobin was born in Maynard, April 17, 1925 to William Tobin and Mary Murphy Tobin. John attended Maynard public schools as a member of the Class of 1944 however he left school early to join the Navy in 1942 to fight in WWII. He…
Opening Day Pop Warner Football - ca 1966
l to r
Eddie Olsen, sang Star Spangle Banner
Will DeRosa, threw out first ball
Father John Cannon, offered opening prayer
Richard White, Maynard Selectman, spoke briefly
Eddie Olsen, sang Star Spangle Banner
Will DeRosa, threw out first ball
Father John Cannon, offered opening prayer
Richard White, Maynard Selectman, spoke briefly
C. J. Mahoney
Mr. Mahoney ran a barber shop on Main Street for many years. He was a horse fancier and always drove a sporty outfit..
Central Market Delivery Wagon - ca 1903
The market was located in the bottom floor of Darling's Block (later Eagle's Block), now the building on the northeast corner of Summer and Nason Streets. This picture taken at the junction of Maple and Brooks Street, note the lamp post with the…
Centennial Ball - 1971
The Ball was held at the Concord Armory.
Photo 1:
1) Mary Kurowski; 2) Victor Kurowski; 3) Vera Leithead; 4) Wendel Leithead; 5) Mary Sheridan; 6) Ray Sheridan; 7) Betsy Shaw; 8) George Shaw.
Photo 2:
1) Mary Kurowski;
2) Victor…
Photo 1:
1) Mary Kurowski; 2) Victor Kurowski; 3) Vera Leithead; 4) Wendel Leithead; 5) Mary Sheridan; 6) Ray Sheridan; 7) Betsy Shaw; 8) George Shaw.
Photo 2:
1) Mary Kurowski;
2) Victor…
Nason Street - ca 1871
Nason Street looking north toward Summer Street. Possibly a celebration at the the time of the incorporation of the Town of Maynard.
Ray Shamel at the Maynard Historical Society
At that time Ray Shamel was President of the Acton Historical Society and spoke about that group.
1st & 2nd photo: Ray Shamel
3rd photo: Ray Shamel, Walter Mattson
1st & 2nd photo: Ray Shamel
3rd photo: Ray Shamel, Walter Mattson
H. A. Chase Variety Store - early 1900's
Located at Paper Mill Corner, Waltham and Parker Streets, it was later moved to Parker Street and demolished in 2011.
1st photo: Harry Chase in front of store.
2nd photo: Harry Chase and Paul Wilson (chief engineer and master mechanic at the…
1st photo: Harry Chase in front of store.
2nd photo: Harry Chase and Paul Wilson (chief engineer and master mechanic at the…
Waltham Street at the Paper Mill Bridge - ca 1930
The three large tenement buildings were on Main Street built by Amory Maynard. The auto in the foreground is a 1928 Ford Model A. The road on the far side of the bridge changes its name to Acton Street. This bridge was replaced in 2013.
John H. Keegan in a vintage Fuller - ca 1920
Second photo: l to r
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
The Niemi's Addressing Historical Society
Melden Niemi and his wife spoke to the Historical Society about the Masons.