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Bracket Fungus Painting - ca1900
Painting on the underside of a birch tree bracket polypore by Katie Cullen.
Cindy Ruzich Campaign Button
Pin used when Cindy Ruzich ran for school committee in the early 1990's. She was elected in 1991 and 1994.
Fourth Liberty Loan Pin - ca1918
The pin was recognition that the wearer had purchased or supported the war effort by buying liberty bonds.
This pin was found at the Willis Dodd Boys Club formerly the Parker Street Hall.
This pin was found at the Willis Dodd Boys Club formerly the Parker Street Hall.
Promotional Lead Pencils- 1991
Paul's Food Shoppe, Inc.
51 Main St., Maynard, Mass.
The bakery was celebrating its 65th anniversary. Established by the Paulson Family in 1926. Three pencils collected.
Promotional Lead Pencils
The W. A. Haynes Co.
Grain - Lumber
Autos and Auto Trucks
Warren A. Haynes owned and operated a grain and lumber company as well as selling autos and auto trucks in the early 1900's. Haynes owned a large section of the land along the southeast corner of Nason St. and Summer St.
Centennial Monograph: The Horseless Carriage in Maynard
The automobile came into use shortly after the incorporation of Maynard. A short account of its introduction and growth of the automobile in town life.
Centennial Monograph: The Italian People in Maynard
Shortly after immigrating into Maynard the Italian community created a number of short and long-lived institutions.
Centennial Monograph: Harriman New Method Laundry
A short account of what was, for a time, the second largest business in a "company town".
Centennial Monograph: The Danish People in Maynard
A short account of how Danish immigrants came and integrated into the Maynard community.
Centennial Monograph: Dance Organizers
In the days before the canned entertainment of radio and television, people created their own diversions - and dances were immensely popular.
Centennial Monograph: Cigar Makers of Maynard
"Home Market Club", "Forester Guide", "Rosebud", "Middlesex" and the "Captor" are just a few names of cigars manufactured in Maynard through the late 1920's.
Centennial Monograph: Gypsies in Maynard
From the late 1890s to about 1920 a band of Gypsies regularly set up camp on the outskirts of town.
Pot Scraper and Bottle Opener
A. T. Haynes & Co.
Furniture
A promotional opener for the furniture store. Haynes was purchased in the 1920's by Ben and Julius Gruber who continued in retail furniture well into the 2000's.
No to Regionalization - SOS
Save Our Schools
A bumper sticker and 2 campaign buttons expressing opposition to regionalization of Maynard High School.
Maynard Motel Key Fobs
Room numbers 1,9, and B key holder for the Maynard Motel that was formerly located on Powder Mill Road, Rte. 62, near the Acton/Maynard town line.
Promotional Magnet
Donutland Bakery & Cafe
A refrigerator magnet advertising the coffer shop. Opened in 1978 and changed name to Babico's in 1991.