Maynard Railroad Station Sign

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 building and by the track.

The railroad which ran from South Acton to Marlboro was known as the Marlboro Branch and was built through Maynard in 1849. From 1876 through 1906 it was part of the Fitchburg Railroad Company. From 1906 to it's closure in 1958 it was part of the Boston & Maine Railroad.

As many as 12 passenger trains ran through Maynard at one time. Passenger service was discontinued on May 16, 1958 and the stationed abandoned.

When the Station was to be torn down (date unknown) Mr. William Duckworth obtained the sign. Sometime after the building was demolished it was replaced with a gas station (Gately's). As of (at least) the mid 1990's the gas station building is not in operation / vacant.


** At the time Railroad Street was not a street but where the railroad tracks were located.

1958

William Duckworth

1999.204

Wood, lucite; 22"L x 18"W.

Fair.

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