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In memory of Louie Boeske, erected at the family's expense ($1875) at the intersection of Sheridan and Boeske Avenues.

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Alice Boeske, Sara Boeske, Louis Boeske, Betty Boeske, Polly Boeske

2nd photo: Louis Boeske on a motorcycle at an earlier time.

A black and white photo of a car wash sponsored at the Boeske Gas Station. The station was located at the corner of Brown Street and Conant.

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Front (3): Johnny Lubin, Stanley Schultz, Harvey Marshall

Back (6): Eino Nelson, Eddie Brennan, Stanley Schultz, Jr., Rudi Koski, Reino Helin, Ruoff Tompkins

Coal was the main source of power for the mill complex in the early 1900s. The coal was brought to the mill by train and was unloaded and shoveled into the boilers by these workers.

This is one of the large boilers used to heat the mill buildings. The boilers could be fired by either gas or oil with an easy conversion.

A postcard with a photo of the bonfire stack, presumably on Summer Hill**, which was part of Maynard's Fourth of July festivities in 1916. It is important to remember that this was happening just prior to the United States involvement in World War I…

Poet Laurete of Maynard. Compiled for copies of the Maynard News by Birger R. Koski, typed by Mrs. Winnifred Hearon and the typwriting class of Maynard High School

A booklet with a compilation of US Presidents from George Washington to F. D. Roosevelt., 1789-1933. The booklet was sponsored by Maydale Beverages, 25 Glendale Street, Maynard, MA, tel. #390.

A booklet produced by Defiance Machinery, Defiance, Ohio. It is dated April 8, 1881.

A booklet produced in 1923 by the US Department of Commerce which discusses home ownership.

A booklet dedicated to the celebration of the 60th Anniversary, 1916-1976, of Holy Annunciation Church, Maynard, MA. The booklet describes the history of the Church in Maynard, pictures of clergy, and good wishes from parishioners.

The Massachusetts Regional Public Library System (headquartered at Boston Public Library) Bookmobile pays a visit to Maynard.
Center: Edith Carbone, Librarian

The Massachusetts Regional Public Library System (headquartered at Boston Public Library) Bookmobile pays a visit to Maynard.

Although labeled a view of Lake Boon, it is likely a view of the Assabet River looking up stream at Russell Bridge.

This could be at the dedication of the church after the conversion from the power house of the trolley line.

Located on Nason Street in the alley behind where the banks are now located. Jack Booth, in straw hat, was the owner. Later owned by George "Cubie" Lynch and then "Tutto" Graceffa who moved it to Main Street.

Documents, awards, activities, businesses and events related to Joseph, Paul Boothroyd and other family members.

A boot jack made from wood taken from the old Puffer House.

Hand-made nail taken from a piece of wood from which the bootjack was made.

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.