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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…
Broad Axe
This axe was presumably made in Stow. It bears the name of O. Sawyer and J. Rogers (etched in smaller letters below Sawyer) on the blade. It was found in the old barn at William Salo's. The Salo barn stood for many years on Great Rd. at the…
Horse Shoes
Two very old horse shoes found in Maynard. Also, an additional four horse shoes are part of the collection.
Two Padlocks
The antique heart-shaped lock was made by William Bohannan Co. with an 1879 Patent . It has an attached chain.
Both padlocks were used in the American Powder Mills Co. on their sheds.
Both padlocks were used in the American Powder Mills Co. on their sheds.
Elmhurst Farm Barn Pegs
A collection of 11 wooden barn pegs from timbers in Elmhurst Farm barn. This type of peg was used as nails in the construction of buildings and barns more than 100 years ago. This barn was originally believed to be built in the eighteenth century at…
A History of the Kaleva Knighthood &
The Knights of Kaleva
"This is an abridged translation of Alfons Ukkonen's book that was originally written in the Finish language for the Knights of Kaleva in 1996". The book reviews the origins of Knights of Kaleva in 1898 by John Stone, the meaning of Kaleva, a brief…
Old Shingle Nails
These 12 nails are from the barn located on the Salo farm on Parker Street. This barn was originally located on Great Road as part of the Aaron Thompson farm. It was moved to its present location by Mr. Salo.