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"J. L. Comeau" Sign
A metal sign that was removed from a garage used by Leo Comeau for storage of his ice truck and equipment.
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: Maynard Dramatic Club
At the turn of the 20th century the "Maynard Players" was the source of dramatic productions in Maynard, but it had gone inactive. In 1936 some new folks in town tried to revive the old group, but were unable - so they formed a new troupe: the…
Collection of Cast Iron Toys
Some of the models have been painted. One with Maydale Ginger Ale and another with J. Leo Comeau.
The toys are described as: Express Wagon-Horse Drawn, Ice Wagon-Horse Drawn, Fire Engine and Two Horses, Wagon and Horse, Maydale Deliver Truck.
The toys are described as: Express Wagon-Horse Drawn, Ice Wagon-Horse Drawn, Fire Engine and Two Horses, Wagon and Horse, Maydale Deliver Truck.
School Class Picture - ca1900
Two sepia photos of a school class in Maynard, including two photos of Comeau children. Walter Comeau is pictured in the front row, 7th from the left. Leo Comeau is picture in the front row, 9th from the left.
Others identified:
Ray Sims, Ida…
Others identified:
Ray Sims, Ida…
The Comeau Family - ca1900
A collection of the Comeau Family photographs from the early 1900's, contained within a green photo album. The Comeau Family lived at 3 Linden St., Maynard, MA. They were an entrepreneurial family who managed a variety of businesses, including an Ice…
Scrap Book kept by Leonard Farrell
This is a 117 page scrapbook kept by Leonard Farrell. There doesn't seem to be any specific order or organization. Articles are carefully date stamped and seem to be in the 1938 -1940 range. Topics range from major events in the town as well as …
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1954
A black and white photo of the newly elected Officers of the Maynard Dramatic Club, dated September 16, 1954. They are (l-r) Front Row: Dorothy Hooper, Secretary; Tony Sotrines, President, Leo Comeau, Treasurer, Raymond Van Vorse, Vice President;…
Maynard Dramatic Club Officers - 1946/1947
A black and white photo of the MDC Officers for the Tenth Anniversary year, 1946-1947. They are (l-r): J. Leo Comeau (Treasurer), Frank Primiano (Vice President), Helen Engelhardt (Secretary), and Louis Fava (President). .
Maynard Dramatic Club - 1936-1972
A file folder of listings of plays and their dates of presentation by the Maynard Dramatic Club, 1936-1972. There is a 1971 Assabet Valley Beacon newspaper article written by Helen Mark Ketola that documents the history of the Maynard Dramatic Club.…
Walter Comeau - 1911
Walter was the brother of Leo Comeau. Walter is at the Clinton Dam. Seems to be an early selfie, someone taking a photo of Walter taking pictures.
J. L. Comeau Truck - 1915
Standing in doorway, l to r
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
William H. Holly, Sr; Herbie Comeau, Eddie Lemoine, Joe Lemoine
Sitting on beams on truck, l to r
Leo Comeau, unknown worker
Holly and Comeau built the stone building in background, still standing on Acton St.…
J. L. Comeau Ice - 1965
In 1849 when the Marlboro Branch of the railroad was completed, a large ice house was erected by N.J. Wyeth where the Front Street houses now stand. It was of brick construction and held 40,000 tons of ice which was cut on the mill pond and shipped…
Fine Arts Theater - ca. 1950's
Leo Comeau
Leo Comeau is in the straw hat, the keystone cop is unknown. No information available about the nature of the event.
People's Theater
A series of black and white photos of the staff, management, and owners of the People's Theater at their Christmas Party in 1951. A note on the back of one of the photos is to Benny Sofka from Bert Lawton. One photo shows the window display next to…
The Maynard Dramatic Club
l to r
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
Front: Leo Comeau, Doris Miller, Ralph Smith, Sirkka Leitinen French
Center: ___?, ___?, Mrs. McCurder, ___?, Beatrice Sunderland Jordan
Back: Billy Mann, Lessie McGarry, Walter Denniston, Marion Jones, ___?, Ann Bellows
Golden Sheath Certificate
Golden Sheath Certificate, #25453 issued to Joseph Leo Comeau by the National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, April 18, 1963
First Prize, Trade Display - 1916
Fourth of July Parade
The Misses Comeau, J. Leo Comeau, driver.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Picture taken in front of the then Methodist Church, corner of Main and Summer Streets.
Maynard Grange Lecturer's Program - 1936
An eight page booklet with a list of members, officiers and the program of events for the year 1936.