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Atlas of Middlesex County Massachusetts - 1889
The atlas contains maps of the cities, towns and villages of Middlesex County with the names of streets, houses, churches, schools and hotels.
The map of Maynard includes:
Streets: Acton, Alendale (Glendale), Beachmont, Brooks, Concord, Front,…
The map of Maynard includes:
Streets: Acton, Alendale (Glendale), Beachmont, Brooks, Concord, Front,…
Boston & Maine Engine and Crew - early 1900's
Maynard, Mass.
Standing near the Boston & Maine Railroad Station (Railroad Street block is visible in the rear).
Third from left is George Salisbury, Maynard Station Agent.
Third from left is George Salisbury, Maynard Station Agent.
Boston & Maine Railroad Schedule - 1924
Time table for the Boston to Fitchburg line including the Ashburnham, Greenville, Watertown and Milford Branchl.
Boston & Maine Railroad Station - 1907
Looking east on Main Street. Located at xx Main Street. Built in 1850. It was turn down in 1957.
Boston & Maine Railroad Station & Train early 1900's
Maynard, MA
Pictured is the train about to leave for Boston. Before the arrival of automobiles several trains per day left Maynard for Boston and Marlboro.
Boston & Maine Railroad Station early 1900's
Maynard, MA.
First photo taken 1902, the second in 1912.
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…
Boston & Maine Railroad Train Wreck - 1902
At the Florida Rd. railroad bridge (Assabet House is visible in the background).
Boston & Maine Railroad Train Wreck at Baker Bridge - 1905
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Trains collided at Baker Bridge in Lincoln on the Boston & Maine Railroad on November 26, 1905. Several Maynard people on the train from Boston. Miss May Campbell was killed. Others seriously injured - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Batley, Harvey Broadbent…
Boston and Maine Railroad Bridge - 1912
Small, lower bridge is the Litchfield Bridge, a private bridge that gave access to the coal yard.
Boston and Maine Railroad Station - 1908
The back of the second card is for address only as regulated by the U.S. Post Office. In 1908 address message were allowed on backside.
Boston and Maine Railroad Yard - early 1900's
Maynard, Mass.
The Assabet Mills is on the right behind the Mill Pond. The train depot is center back.
Centennial Monograph: Ice Houses
Before the widespread availability of refrigeration one of the only way to keep things cool was with ice. Fresh water supplies, such as the Assabet River flowing through town, was a source of ice during the winter and a major industry grew up around…
Centennial Monograph: The Battle of the Bottle
An account of the turbulent interplay of alcohol, the Temperance movement and Prohibition in Maynard.
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.
Date Nails
Boston & Maine Spur
Date nails were inserted into the cross ties when they were laid on the railroad bed. The nails had two digits on the head that indicated the year. Date nails were in full use by 1910, with there use terminated in 1969 when other methods were used to…
Deed Issued to Fitchburg Rail Road Co. - 1850
An original copy of a Deed for property sold to the Fitchburg Rail Road Co. issued January 10, 1850. The land was sold for $160.00 by Charles L. Mentzer, Stow, MA. The land purchased was to benefit the Lancaster & Sterling Branch of the Fitchburg…