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"Elmhurst" Wooden Sign
This sign was on the front end of the old horse barn which was formerly on the Thompson or Eveleth land on Great Road, referred to as "Elmhurst Farm". The barn was moved to the Salo Farm on Parker Street in the rear of a home at 129 Parker Street…
"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.
American Woolen Company Employee Sign
A white sign stating an attendance policy for American Woolen Company employees. The sign states: "Employees will not be allowed to enter the mill until 15 minutes before their starting time".
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.
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.
Building Designation / Navigation Sign
Digital
These signs were posted to help the employees know where they were in the Mill. (Similar wayfinding signs were used in other Digital facilities.)
MLO12-2 means Maynard Mill, building 12, 2nd floor.
Prior to July 1982 all Digital buildings had…
MLO12-2 means Maynard Mill, building 12, 2nd floor.
Prior to July 1982 all Digital buildings had…
Classic Properties
Century 21 Sign
A yard sign used to identify properties for sale by Paul Boothroyd's Classic Properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ken Olsen with digital Sign
Digital Equipment Corporation
Ken Olsen in front of newly installed digital sign in front of the mill.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Maynard Billboard - 1925
This billboard advertising tires in Maynard was located at Nine Acre Corner on Route 117 in Sudbury. Photo was taken by Robert Sheridan in 1925.