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Centennial Monograph: The Attempt to Change the Name of Maynard
Prior to its incorporation in 1871 the Town of Maynard was known as the village of Assabet, after the river that flows through it. At the time of incorporation the name "Maynard" was chosen to honor Amory Maynard, whose mill was the primary source…
Centennial Monograph: The Battle of the Bottle
An account of the turbulent interplay of alcohol, the Temperance movement and Prohibition in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Danish People in Maynard
A short account of how Danish immigrants came and integrated into the Maynard community.
Centennial Monograph: The Finnish People in Maynard
A historical summary of Finnish immigrants arriving in Maynard and their wide-ranging impact on the town.
Centennial Monograph: The Gala Barbecue and Field Day
An account of a fundraising event that turned out to be, perhaps, the largest single event ever held in Maynard: "Barbecue Day".
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 Irish People in Maynard
A review of the Irish community's arrival and impact on the Town of Maynard.
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: The Jewish People in Maynard
A review of the associations and influence of the Jewish immigrant community on Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Lithuanian People in Maynard
A short summary of the small Lithuanian population in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Riverside Cooperative Association
Originally organized as the "Sovereigns of Industry" in 1875, it created a grocery store and cultural center that served the town for over 50 years as a cooperative.
Centennial Monograph: The Russian People in Maynard
A very brief summary of Russian immigrants in Maynard from circa 1900-1920.
Centennial Monograph: The Scandinavians: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
A brief account of how Scandinavian peoples came to Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Scottish People in Maynard
A short account of Scottish influence and social clubs in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Swedish People in Maynard
A short account of Swedish people in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The Twilight Club
The Twilight Club was a social organization, founded by members of St. Bridget's church, which maintained a clubhouse on Lake Boone in Stow as a summer retreat for 60 years (1904-1964).
Centennial Monograph: The Union Congregational Church of Maynard
The origins and evolution of the oldest church in Maynard.
Centennial Monograph: The United Methodist Church
The origins and history of the town's Methodist church from 1867 through 1970.
Centennial Monograph: Transportation
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.
Centennial Monograph: United Cooperative Society
A history of the United Cooperative Society from its inception through its state in the late 1960s.