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Dr. F.U. Rich House and Farm - c.1910
Summer Street
This was originally the old John Whitman place (farm) on Summer Street. It was purchased by the town in 1915 from Dr. Frank Rich for the purpose of building a high school. The house is now located on Florida Road and is currently a two family…
One of the First Automobiles in Maynard - ca 1900
Charles H. Persons
A red Ford owned by Mr. Charles H. Persons about 1900. Front seat: Fred Persons, chauffeur; Mr. Bodfish. Back seat: Governor Bates (left); Mr. Charles H. Persons. Note the G.O.P. elephant on the roof in the rear. Taken in front of Mr. Person's store…
Jim Ledgard in his first automobile - 1915
This picture was taken at Lake Boon in the roadway leading up to the Association Hall in front of what was known as the Leicester Cottage.
Charles Persons in his automobile - 1904
This picture was taken on Main St. the day the Assabet Savings Bank was opened in the Riverside Block. The bank was located on the second floor. On the right is the Maynard Block, later the Masonic Building.
Front Seat: Fred Persons
Back Seat:…
Front Seat: Fred Persons
Back Seat:…
File folder for the history of the automobile in Maynard
The file contains a history of the early appearance of the automobile, important dates and newspaper clippings.
Oakland Pontiac - 1928
Products of General Motors
The dealership was operated by E. Nelson at 9 Powder Mill Road, Maynard, Mass.
Early Automobile in Maynard - ca. 1910
Dr. Frank U. Rich and his daughter, Gertrude, are seen driving one of the first automobile owned by a Maynard resident.
E. Nelson, Oakland Pontiac Dealer - 1928
9 Powder Mill Road
Maynard, Mass.
l to r
William Mahan (Lovell Bus Driver), Fred Strong, Jack Waara
William Mahan (Lovell Bus Driver), Fred Strong, Jack Waara
John H. Keegan in a vintage Fuller - ca 1920
Second photo: l to r
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
Front: Jim Mahoney
Center: Pat Murphy, Jack Keegan
Back: Bill Scully, Jim Hilferty
Arnold Anderson (Anderson Ford)
Arnold Anderson presenting an award to a youngster. Anderson Ford was located on Acton Street. The 1965 Ford Mustang gives us an approximate date for the photograph.
Walter Boeske with customer
Walter Boeske and an unknown customer. Boeske Brothers Rambler auto dealership was located on Brown Street (Rout 27). Rambler stopped producing automobiles in 1969, so we assume this photo is prior to 1970.
Great Road Dodge Garage
A black and white photo of John Coughlin standing next to a new Dodge car. Second photo is a 1940 Dodge.
Great Road Dodge
This former automobile dealership was located on Great Road at the corner of Thompson Street.
Gulf Service Records Tab
Barber Chevrolet, Inc.
These are the sticker that were placed on the car door indicating what was serviced and when.
Christmas Greetings Calendar - MaCone Bros, Inc.
Promotional 1931 calendar offered by MaCone Bros, Inc Chrysler automobile dealership of Concord.
Folding Desk Calendar - 1975
Robert P. Whitehouse, Inc.
Whitehouse ran the Getty Gas Station at Paper Mill Corner on Powder Mill Rd.
Centennial Monograph: The Horseless Carriage in Maynard
The automobile came into use shortly after the incorporation of Maynard. A short account of its introduction and growth of the automobile in town life.