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The Falls, Maynard, Mass.
Likely a view from below the Ben Smith Dam.
Views of Maynard, Massachusetts
Clock wise starting upper left: Ben Smith Dam, Junction of Main and Nason Streets, Mill Pond and Mill Buildings, Maynard High School
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…
The Assabet River Dam Restoration Project - 2002
A project to complete requirements for five students for a course at Tufts University. see abstract for scope and conclusions of the project,
Ben Smith Dam
The dam with houses on Taft Ave. in the background.
Views of the Ben Smith Dam
The dam was built by Maynard and Knight to divert water to the mill pond in 1847.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
Ben Smith Dam - 1910
The Ben Smith Dam was built in 1847 by Amory Maynard to divert water into a dug out canal to fill Mill Pond. The water was used to run the wheels in the mill, wash the wool and for a sprinkler system.
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
Boston & Maine Bridge, Russell Bridge, Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School - Photo Collage
Top: B & M Bridge, Russell Bridge
Bottom: Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School
Bottom: Ben Smith Dam, Main St. School
Ben Smith Dam in October
Photograph of the Ben Smith Dam in October.
Ben Smith Dam - 1910
The Ben Smith Dam was built in 1847 by Amory Maynard to divert water into a dug out canal to fill Mill Pond. The water was used to run the wheels in the mill, wash the wool and for a sprinkler system.
Ben Smith Dam
Built in 1846