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Woolworth Sign
F. W. Woolworth Co., a national 5 & 10 cent chain, was located at 65 Main Street. Woolworth's came to Maynard in 1916 when the company purchased a local 5 & 10 owned by A. Z. Lloyd on Main Street, remaining in business until the mid-1990's.
Maynard Railroad Station Sign
A blue "Maynard" sign that is from the Boston & Maine railroad station which stood on the corner of today's Main Street and Railroad Street: 151 Main Street. From photos of the station this was one of, perhaps 3, signs that were on the side of…
G. H. Creighton Boots & Shoes Sign
A sign for George H. Creighton Boots & Shoes Store. The Creighton Block building was built in 1904 by George Creighton who had a shoe store there.
"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.
Board of Public Welfare Office Sign
A wooden sign for the Maynard Board of Public Welfare. At some point between 1921 and 1947 the Overseer of the Poor title transitioned to the titled Board of Public Welfare.
Dead Shot Powder Advertising Sign
An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in Acton and Maynard.
Astwood & Townsend Sign
Astwood & Townsend Plumbing business sign. Mr. Townsend was in the plumbing business with A. D. Holt. Mr. Astwood joined the firm and later Mr. Bemis joined. The firm finally known as Warren E. Bemis Co. It was located on Nason St., until 1970.
Maydale Beverage Sign
A Maydale Beverage Company advertising sign that was used by the Maynard Bottling Company of Glendale Street, Maynard, owned an operated by Paul Hilander. The orange and ginger ale bottled by this company was known throughout the entire Eastern…
Lerer's Store Sign
A metal sign for Lerer's Store. The store outfitted the entire family with clothes and sundries. The store was owned by Samuel Lerer and located on (117) Main St., Maynard, 1916-1930's.
Maynard Centennial Sign - 1971
Two Centennial sign posted at the outskirts of Maynard during the Centennial celebrations.
Maynard Tax Collector Office Sign
This sign was used for many years at the old Town House. It hung on the outside of the building under the Tax Collector and Treasurer Office.
Farm Bureau Sign - 1949
Sign sent to a member of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau affiliated with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation. The member is listed as Charles Bjorkleand, likely meant to be Bjorklund.
Wall Poster
Maynard Area Auto Club
Poster advertising the 1990 Autofest held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club.
Kelvinator Appliances
United Co-op
A metal sign that advertised the appliances in the store.
The store was located at 62 Main St.
The store was located at 62 Main St.
Classic Properties
Century 21 Sign
A yard sign used to identify properties for sale by Paul Boothroyd's Classic Properties.
Maydale Sign
Paul Hilander, owner of the Maydale Spring Company of Maynard, owned a cottage at Lake Boon and had this sign over the front door. Later the cottage was owned by John Kennedy. The sign was reversed and lettered "Cuddle Doon". The cottage was…