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History of Land Ownership of 129 Parker Street
Prior to Maynard becoming a town in 1871, the land at 129 Parker Street, consisting of some 87 acres, was owned by Asa S. Balcolm of Sudbury, MA. The land stayed in Asa Balcolm's name until his death in 1920. His wife Mary Balcolm took over ownership…
History of the John Salo Family
John Salo was born in Finland on May 1, 1874. He came to America in 1892 to work in the Iron Mines in Michigan. His future wife Anna Ollila, born June 28, 1876, in Finland, came to America in 1894 also to live in Michigan. They were married on…
Elmwood Farm - 145 Parker Street
As a result of the land transfer in 1947 from the Salo family of 4+ acres to Birger “Rudy” and Aune (Salo) Koski, a Cape Cod style home and a farm stand, called Elmwood Farm, was built. In the 1950s it started as a small roadside stand, and it grew…
John Salo Family Children - 129 Parker Street
Signe Maria Salo:
Born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 9, 1899. The family returned to Finland around 1902 and then returned to the U.S. in early 1911 to live on North Road in Sudbury. During the 1920s she worked as a domestic servant in Stow and…
Born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 9, 1899. The family returned to Finland around 1902 and then returned to the U.S. in early 1911 to live on North Road in Sudbury. During the 1920s she worked as a domestic servant in Stow and…
Aerial View of Parker Street Campus
Digital Equipment Corporation
DEC built this campus when it had out grown the Mill. Note Alumni Field in the upper right corner. The buildings have been taken down and the area is now housing and retail shopping.
Blueprint of Parker Street & Great Road - 1935
A blueprint of the plan of the change in location of Parker Street & Great Road, Maynard, dated September 6, 1935.
Blueprint of Parker Street - 1926
A blueprint of the plan of the relocation of a portion of Parker Street, Maynard, dated October 15, 1926. Landmarks include the property of Vanni Koski.
Blueprint of Parker Street - 1960
A blueprint of the plan of the relocation of a portion of Parker Street, Maynard, dated 1960. Landmarks include the property of Anna Saari.
Blueprint of Parker Street - 1919
A blueprint of Parker Street, Maynard, in 1919. Landmarks include the property of Emma Dettling.
Blueprint of Parker Street - 1919
A blueprint of the the plan of the corner of Parker St. and Summer St., Maynard, in 1919. Landmarks include the property of James N. Haire.
Blueprint of Parker Street & Great Road - 1933
A blueprint of Parker St. & Great Rd, Maynard, dated July 17, 1933.
William Parker - Paper Mill Deeds
Copies of miscellaneous deeds of the property along Parker Street relating to the Parker and Paper Mill properties.