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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.
Assabet River Launches Time Table 1911
The Chandler, Howard & Co published a small card containing the 1911 timetable for the boats that ferried people between Maynard and Lake Boon. The boats kept a, more or less, hourly schedule. The card shows one of the boats on the water, probably…
File folder for the Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Railway
The folder contains newspaper clippings, photo copies of pictures, maps, an assessment of the historical significance of the car barn and other related materials.
Rules and Regulations for the Conductors, Motormen and Employees - 1901
Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Ry. Co.
The Concord, Maynard and Hudson trolley opened in 1901 and later was extended from Maynard to South Acton and West Acton. This small booklet was produced to give guidance to the employees of the trolley. Note on the sample page 24 the procedure to…
By The Wayside - 1901
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
A promotional brochure produced by the Concord, Maynard & Hudson trolley and sponsored by various merchants along the route from Hudson to Concord. From the introduction: "The completion of the Concord, Maynard and Hudson Street Railway connects…
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:…
Boston and Maine Railroad at Summer St. Crossing - ca 1903
Maynard, Massachusetts
The train has just left the depot heading toward Acton and then Boston. The first train ran over these tracks in 1849, the last in 1958. The Assabet Mills Clock Tower is seen in center left.
Railroad Spikes
Spikes from the Boston & Maine RR, Marlboro Branch of the Fitchburg Division in Maynard.
Originally chartered as the Lancaster & Sterling R. R. On Monday after Thanksgiving in Dec 1848 work commenced on the gravel pit at "Brooks Crossing" now…
Originally chartered as the Lancaster & Sterling R. R. On Monday after Thanksgiving in Dec 1848 work commenced on the gravel pit at "Brooks Crossing" now…
Trolley Cars - ca 1905
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The cars are shown at the turnout near Priest's Corner, Stow, Mass.
Checks for Comeau Company - 1920's
Two sheets with three blank checks each - Holly, Comeau &Co Storage, Accessories and Repairing. Wm. Holly and John Comeau built the garage at Acton and Main Streets now occupied by Jarmolowicz (Jarmo's)
Boston & Maine Railroad Station & Train early 1900's
Maynard, MA
Pictured is the train about to leave for Boston. Before the arrival of automobiles several trains per day left Maynard for Boston and Marlboro.
American Woolen Co. Overseers Trolley Outing - 1907
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway.
A group of employees of the Woolen Mill about to take a trip on an open trolley car. Photo taken on Main Street in front of the Congregational Church.
Timetable: Boston and Maine Railroad - April 30, 1950
Schedule for the various branches of the Boston & Maine Railroad.
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.
Boston & Maine Railroad Train Wreck at Baker Bridge - 1905
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Trains collided at Baker Bridge in Lincoln on the Boston & Maine Railroad on November 26, 1905. Several Maynard people on the train from Boston. Miss May Campbell was killed. Others seriously injured - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Batley, Harvey Broadbent…
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…
Boston & Maine Railroad Station early 1900's
Maynard, MA.
First photo taken 1902, the second in 1912.
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…
Located on Main Street across from the Assabet Mill. The first picture was taken in the early 1900's by R.J. Keep of East Jaffrey, NH from where the Country Store [formerly] stood. Enlargement was made by…