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Vintage Steering Wheel
A vintage steering wheel from (possibly) c1910-c1915 time period.
We do not know what kind of vehicle this belonged to, but given other William Salo donations to the collection were from his farm this is more likely a tractor steering wheel than…
We do not know what kind of vehicle this belonged to, but given other William Salo donations to the collection were from his farm this is more likely a tractor steering wheel than…
Parker Street Hall Basketball Hoops
Three basketball hoops, one with a net, are from the Parker Street Hall.
Finns from the Hall often played other Finnish teams from nearby towns (particularly Fitchburg).
Finns from the Hall often played other Finnish teams from nearby towns (particularly Fitchburg).
Maynard Coal Company Shovels and Scuttle
The shovels were used to put coal in kitchen and parlor stoves. These were distributed by Maynard Coal Company, Lehigh Wilkes-Barre Coal Co. and D&H all-rail coal.
"J. L. Comeau" Sign
A metal sign that was removed from a garage used by Leo Comeau for storage of his ice truck and equipment.
Apple Cider Advertising Press
An advertising Cider Press that promotes Utility Manufacturing Company, Maynard, Mass.
Custom Inking Stamps
A collection of business inking stamps from a variety of Maynard concerns including: Digital (3ct), Sandersons, New Idea, Russo's, the CO-OP Inc., Ray's TV, Middlesex Launderers (2ct), and the United Cooperative Society (8ct).
Plate for "W. F. Litchfield Bridge" - 1906
This iron plate was found at the bottom of the Assabet River. The Litchfield bridge was built across the Assabet River below the railroad bridge. It was to provide access to Litchfield's coalyard from the Company office on Main Street. It was…
Printer's Plate of the Maynard Sewerage System - 1914
A printer's plate of the Maynard Sewerage System as of December 1914.
Vintage Farmhouse Tin Sieve
This farmhouse strainer would have been used on the farm for many things, including sifting flour, washing vegetables, a steamer, even as a cheesemaking sieve, separating the curds from the whey. Vintage from the 1940s.
Century 21 "Centurion Trophy"
A brass trophy awarded by Century 21 Real Estate for "Centurion Sales Associate" to Paul Boothroyd, Maynard, Mass. in 1987.
Silver Headed Cane
This cane is from the annual encampment of the G.A.R., September 20, 1892, in Washington, DC.
This cane was owned by William Priest, Civil War Veteran.
This cane was owned by William Priest, Civil War Veteran.
Gold Headed Cane
This cane is a stand-in for the real Boston Post Cane which had been missing. The name of A. S. McDonald is engraved on the head.
Ivory Handled Cane
Owned and regularly used by James J. Morgan, a prominent citizen of the Town of Maynard from its early days. Mr. Morgan was an Overseer at the Assabet Mills, Constable, Superintendent of the John A. Crowe Park for many years. He was active in civic,…
Little League Team Photo: The Digits - 1962
A team photograph of the Assabet Valley Little League (AVLL) team "The Digits" who were sponsored by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Row 1 (front):
Bob Wuorio (bat boy)
Phil Buscemi, Jr.
?
Gerry Richardson
Bruce Whitney
Alfred Whitney,…
Row 1 (front):
Bob Wuorio (bat boy)
Phil Buscemi, Jr.
?
Gerry Richardson
Bruce Whitney
Alfred Whitney,…
Little League Team Photo: The Elks - 1952
A team photograph of the Assabet Valley Little League (AVLL) team "The Elks" in 1952, named after the team's sponsor: the Maynard Lodge of Elks.
Row 1 (front):
Buddy Seura
John Stefanowicz
Ted Kauppi
H. Whitney (bat boy)
Dick Martino
Eric…
Row 1 (front):
Buddy Seura
John Stefanowicz
Ted Kauppi
H. Whitney (bat boy)
Dick Martino
Eric…
Paper Boys - 1960
Photograph of "Paper Boys", who delivered newspapers to homes, lined up with their wagons for the Sunday newspaper deliveries.
The photo was taken on Nason Street in front of the Paper Store ( #34 ) to the right and Johnson's Pharmacy
(#30 )on…
The photo was taken on Nason Street in front of the Paper Store ( #34 ) to the right and Johnson's Pharmacy
(#30 )on…