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Servicemen and American Legion Members in parade
Servicemen and members of American Legion Post #235 parade down Waltham Street (from Summer Street) as part of a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade.
Father and Two Daughters - 1890's
Unidentified family group taken at Holmes photographic studio.
Misidentified Fire Station - c.1900
This building was originally identified as the first fire station in Maynard that was build on Nason Street in 1892 and published incorrectly in the 1971 History of Maynard book. After comparing the picture with others of the actual Nason Street…
Thirteen Old Real Estate Deeds
This is a collection of property deeds.
1. The one shown is for a transfer of land on Concord Road that includes a right of way, to Elizabeth W. Whitney from John Haley for $689 dollars on 28 February 1887.
The others are:
2. Lucy A. Hayes to…
1. The one shown is for a transfer of land on Concord Road that includes a right of way, to Elizabeth W. Whitney from John Haley for $689 dollars on 28 February 1887.
The others are:
2. Lucy A. Hayes to…
Fashion Shop on corner of Nason Street and Main St.
A photograph of the Fashion Shop when it was located at the corner of 3-5 Nason and Main Streets. Also visible is the Anderson Spa and the Maynard Trust Company on Main St.
Ben Smith Dam - 1910
The Ben Smith Dam was built in 1847 by Amory Maynard to divert water into a dug out canal to fill Mill Pond. The water was used to run the wheels in the mill, wash the wool and for a sprinkler system.
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
This photo is a copy of a colorized postcard.…
Town Paint & Supply Co. - ca 1984
Nason Street
This building was originally the first fire station in Maynard. Built in 1892, it was sold to Town Paint in 1952, demolished in 1980.
Town Paint was located at 36 Nason St. before becoming part of the Paper Store.
Town Paint was located at 36 Nason St. before becoming part of the Paper Store.
Creighton's Block - 1963
Destroyed by fire on February 12, 1976.
The building was built in 1904 by George Creighton who had a shoe store on the left with Johnson Pharmacy on the right. It was located between the Masonic Building and the Congregational Church on Main…
The building was built in 1904 by George Creighton who had a shoe store on the left with Johnson Pharmacy on the right. It was located between the Masonic Building and the Congregational Church on Main…
Flood's Barn on Harriman Court
Built by George Flood, former post master and town office holder, as a livery stable shortly after the civil war. In the 1920's it was remodeled as a hall by Charles C. Murray and used as a dance hall, roller skating rink and basketball court. …
Dam, Dam, Dam
Although Maynard has only a few dams, the location of this one remains a mystery.
Current best guess is that this was at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club at the outflow of the trout pond.
Current best guess is that this was at the Maynard Rod & Gun Club at the outflow of the trout pond.
Across the Assabet River
View of the river from the Stow side.
Birds Eye View of Assabet Mills - 1910
Copy of a postcard of the mill area taken from Summer Hill.
The Finish Socialist Hall
Suom. Sosialisti Osaston Talo
Maynard, Mass.
The photo that was used to produce a postcard. See 1999.A173
The hall was more often referred to as The Parker Street Hall.
The hall was more often referred to as The Parker Street Hall.
Lizzie Wilson Newton - c.1900
Lizzie is in the photo of an unidentified resort.
Fashion Shop - ca 1960
The Fashion Shop at 14 Nason Street, the old People's Movie Theater.
Views of the Ben Smith Dam
The dam was built by Maynard and Knight to divert water to the mill pond in 1847.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.