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Photograph of downtown Maynard in 1910 showing a trolley at the corner of Main St. & Nason St.

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John Lovell of Woburn Bus Lines came into Maynard on January 19, 1923 with a bus running to South Acton. After permanent franchises were obtained the company began operating from Concord to Hudson. Eventually the line was extended from Arlington…

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The Assabet Mills is on the right behind the Mill Pond. The train depot is center back.

mhs-2019.202.pdf
A review of various forms of transportation and how they conveyed residents of Maynard, including walking, horseback, stage-coaches, steam trains, electric trolleys, busses and, finally, the automobile.

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Standing near the Boston & Maine Railroad Station (Railroad Street block is visible in the rear).
Third from left is George Salisbury, Maynard Station Agent.

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Photograph of students exiting a bus operated by Marty's Taxi Service to attend swimming lessons at Lake Boon.

(David Heitanen)

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A book that describes the development of the Concord, Maynard & Hudson trolley from its origin in 1899 to its demise in 1922. It includes photos of the rolling stock, employees and carhouse, timetables, usage, fares, finances, a description of riding…

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The booklet, now empty, contained 13 coupons possibly owned by E.Barker.

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Woolen cloth being shipped by express from the Assabet Mills in 1920. The mill workers were able to load 347 pieces of wrapped wool onto the train car in 5 and 1/2 minutes.
From Left to Right 1.___, 2. Florian Konowicz, 3. Harley O'Brien, 4. John…

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First photo shows Main Street looking toward the center of town. The Assabet Mill is on right and the poles show the town is electrified with telephone service.

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A report prepared for John F. Lovell, proprietor of the bus line for "The purpose to secure complete information concerning the Concord Maynard & Hudson Bus Line for a period of ten months beginning January 1st, 1924. Having done so, we have…

mhs-2019.256.pdf
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.

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At the Florida Rd. railroad bridge (Assabet House is visible in the background).