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This picture shows new mill buildings during their construction.

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Paul Batulin, Richard Elson
Bottom: l - r
Anthony Grigas, Aaro Hyden

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A booklet of advertisements of the businesses in Maynard.

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After the Millpond was drained so that the foundation for the new No. 1 mill building could be laid, a wooden flume was constructed to carry water from Sudbury Street to the mill.

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Fabrics are steamed, brushed, sheared and pressed during this series of operations. The nap is raised by brushes and then cut to a uniform height by the huge shear blade, which operates like a stationary lawn mower as the fabric is fed under it.…

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A one story, wood-framed store on mill property that was rented for $75.00 per year in 1931. Mildred Crowe was the store owner. The structure to the right was one of the original mill buildings.

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A photo of the construction of Mill Building No. 1 and No.2 in 1916. The Millpond was drained during the construction period. A wooden flume was erected from the cove near the point at Front Street to the corner of mill building No. 5.

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In 1862,the mills became the Assabet Manufacturing Company. The small wooden buildings were replaced by brick buildings of enlarged capacity. New machinery was installed, and the manufacture of carpets changed to the manufacture of blankets, flannels…

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Original snapshot taken by Ralph Sheridan in 1918 at the time of the construction of the No. 1 Mill. The Mill Pond was completely drained in order to build the foundation. Note wooden flume in background. Also, a pipeline is running from the core…

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A booklet with information about the civic and businesses of the three towns including phone numbers, locations etc...

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A book containing a photo and brief biography of the elected officials of Massachusetts including Federal Senators and Congressman, State Senators and Representatives, Governor, Governor's Council and other elected officers, with a list of Senate…

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Booklet with a street directory and advertisers of businesses in Maynard during the 1930's. Sample page shown.

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A booklet that has information on the history, officials, police and fire depts, schools, churches, and streets for the towns.

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A street guide, miscellaneous information and advertisers for the Towns of Maynard, Marlboro, Hudson, Maynard and Westboro,

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Booklet assembled by the League of Women Voters describing the civic activities of the town.

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First photo - Benny Walter Jukusik
Second photo - John Raymond Jasielonis
Third photo - Jenny May Mariani

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An artist's rendition of the Assabet Mills in 1895.

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A picture of the Assabet Mill with the Assabet River in overflow stages in 1936 .

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A picture published by the American Woolen Company of the Assabet Mills.

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Telephone Numbers for: Acton, Concord, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard, Northboro, Sudbury, Westboro

Also for the following areas: Boxboro, Carlisle, Cordaville, East Acton, Fayville, Gleasondale, Lake Boon, Littleton, North Acton, South Acton,…