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Centennial Monograph: Assabet Mills
A detailed account of the founding of the mill and its impact on what became a "one industry" town.
Centennial Monograph: Little Known Organizations
In the early days of Maynard's history three organizations sprang up (which we have little information on): "Congress of Friends", "Order of Alfredians", and "Nashoba Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men".
Promotional Magnet
Erikson's Dairy
An advertising magnet designed with a clip for paper.
It designates Erikson's 50th anniversary.
It designates Erikson's 50th anniversary.
Key Fobs
The Manning Pharmacy
Five (red, blue, green, white, yellow) advertising key holders for the pharmacy.
In 1906 Frank Fearns opened a pharmacy in the New Fowler Bldg. on Main Street. In the 1920's the business was purchased by Alfred Minahan and a few years later by…
In 1906 Frank Fearns opened a pharmacy in the New Fowler Bldg. on Main Street. In the 1920's the business was purchased by Alfred Minahan and a few years later by…
Promotional Magnet
John's Cleaners and Tuxedo Rentals
Two advertising refrigerator magnet for the cleaners.
Promotional Magnet
Donutland Bakery & Cafe
A refrigerator magnet advertising the coffer shop. Opened in 1978 and changed name to Babico's in 1991.
Maynard Motel Key Fobs
Room numbers 1,9, and B key holder for the Maynard Motel that was formerly located on Powder Mill Road, Rte. 62, near the Acton/Maynard town line.
No to Regionalization - SOS
Save Our Schools
A bumper sticker and 2 campaign buttons expressing opposition to regionalization of Maynard High School.
Pot Scraper and Bottle Opener
A. T. Haynes & Co.
Furniture
A promotional opener for the furniture store. Haynes was purchased in the 1920's by Ben and Julius Gruber who continued in retail furniture well into the 2000's.
Centennial Monograph: Gypsies in Maynard
From the late 1890s to about 1920 a band of Gypsies regularly set up camp on the outskirts of town.
Centennial Monograph: Cigar Makers of Maynard
"Home Market Club", "Forester Guide", "Rosebud", "Middlesex" and the "Captor" are just a few names of cigars manufactured in Maynard through the late 1920's.
Centennial Monograph: Dance Organizers
In the days before the canned entertainment of radio and television, people created their own diversions - and dances were immensely popular.
Centennial Monograph: The Danish People in Maynard
A short account of how Danish immigrants came and integrated into the Maynard community.
Centennial Monograph: Harriman New Method Laundry
A short account of what was, for a time, the second largest business in a "company town".
Centennial Monograph: The Italian People in Maynard
Shortly after immigrating into Maynard the Italian community created a number of short and long-lived institutions.
Centennial Monograph: The Horseless Carriage in Maynard
The automobile came into use shortly after the incorporation of Maynard. A short account of its introduction and growth of the automobile in town life.
Promotional Lead Pencils
The W. A. Haynes Co.
Grain - Lumber
Autos and Auto Trucks
Warren A. Haynes owned and operated a grain and lumber company as well as selling autos and auto trucks in the early 1900's. Haynes owned a large section of the land along the southeast corner of Nason St. and Summer St.