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Paper Mill Bridge -1903
(Waltham Street)
Looking upstream of the Assabet River with the Woolen Mill in the background.
Paper Mill Bridge
Flood of November - 1927
Top picture is the north side. Bottom picture is the south side.
Mill Street Bridge - 1936
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts proposed bridge over the Assabet River in Maynard, Mass., dated October 1936. The proposal was designed by Leroy Hersum, 6 Beacon Street, Boston. Three pages of drawings.
Metal Plates on "W. F. Litchfield Bridge" - 1979
Plates read:1st - Erected for W. F. Litchield
2nd- The United Construction Co
Contractors,
Albany N.Y.
American
Bridge Co,
of N.Y.
Builders
The bridge was built in…
2nd- The United Construction Co
Contractors,
Albany N.Y.
American
Bridge Co,
of N.Y.
Builders
The bridge was built in…
Maynard Centennial Image - River Race
The Brothers of the Brush sponsored an inner tube race down the Assabet River rapids in Maynard. The upper trestle bridge is the Boston & Maine Railroad Bridge, the lower structure is a bridge across the Assabet River that allows access to the coal…
Masonic Block Renovations
A photograph of construction activities of the Masonic Block (Main and Walnut Streets). Steel Main Street Bridge (Peterson Bridge) in foreground. Diner on left.
This location is 100 Main St.
This location is 100 Main St.
Litchfield Bridge
Two plans that outline the construction of a private bridge for William F. Litchfield. The bridge was designed by New England Structural Co.
King Square Diner and Main Street Bridge - 1956
Two black and white photos of the Main Street bridge with a rare snapshot of the King Square Diner (123 Main Street). The first photo was taken in August 1956. Also included are newspaper clippings showing ownership changes.
The second photo…
The second photo…
Florida Road Bridge
A mounted sepia photo of the Florida Road Bridge. Until 1915 a wooden footbridge crossed the river at Florida Road. Every time a flood or high water the bridge would wash away. The present cement bridge was erected in 1915.
Flood of November 1927
Florida Street Bridge
A picture of the Assabet River in flood as seen from the Florida Street Bridge. Two other photos not shown of the river.
File Folder for the Baker Bridge Train Wreck - 1905
The file contains newspaper reports of the head on collision in November 26, 1905 of Boston & Maine trains at Baker Bridge, Lincoln resulting in loss of life and injuries. Maynard residents involved in the accident include: Harvey Broadbent, Matthew…
Dismantling Boston & Maine Railroad Bridge over the Assabet River - 1980
A collection of eight photos (5 shown) of the bridge off Main Street.
Demolition of Railroad Bridge off Main St. - 1989
In May of 1989 the last of the railroad bridge was removed to make way for the new foot bridge over the Assabet River and the new Tobin Park.
Construction of Bridge on Walnut Street - 1921-22
A copy of a picture of the construction of the Walnut Street Bridge, 1921-22.
Comeau's Ice House - 1905
The ice house was built by John Comeau, later owned by Fred Taylor. It was located on the Stow side of the Assabet River by Russel Bridge, seen in photo.
Collapse of Paper Mill Bridge
Flood of November - 1927
A photos of the bridge, which was composed of field stone and granite, but the heavy rains caused a flood to undermine the structure. A concrete bridge was built at that time and it lasted until 2012 when it was replaced.
The second photo shows…
The second photo shows…
Cigar Smokin' Gals - early 1900's
The two women are standing on a bridge enjoying a smoke. It's possible that this is a photo taken later of two women dressed in period costumes.
Centennial Monograph: Transportation
A review of various forms of transportation and how they conveyed residents of Maynard, including walking, horseback, stage-coaches, steam trains, electric trolleys, busses and, finally, the automobile.