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.
Arnold Anderson presenting an award to a youngster. Anderson Ford was located on Acton Street. The 1965 Ford Mustang gives us an approximate date for the photograph.
Walter Boeske and an unknown customer. Boeske Brothers Rambler auto dealership was located on Brown Street (Rout 27). Rambler stopped producing automobiles in 1969, so we assume this photo is prior to 1970.
A booklet from Tydol "Flying A" oil company used to keep track of road trips in your car. The book has records of a few trips by Marion Boothroyd in her 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Club Coupe.
This was originally the old John Whitman place (farm) on Summer Street. It was purchased by the town in 1915 from Dr. Frank Rich for the purpose of building a high school. The house is now located on Florida Road and is currently a two family…
A red Ford owned by Mr. Charles H. Persons about 1904. Front seat, Fred Persons; chauffeur, Mr. Bodfish. Back seat: Governor Bates (left); Mr. Charles H. Persons. Note the G.O.P. elephant on the roof in the rear. Taken in front of Mr. Person's store…
This picture was taken on Main St. the day the Assabet Savings Bank was opened in the Riverside Block. The bank was located on the second floor. On the right is the Maynard Block, later the Masonic Building.
On the left one of Persons pianos can…