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Hose Wagon No. 1 - 1903
Maynard Fire Department
Three sepia photos of Thomas "Tony" Collins, first full time fireman, driving the hose wagon.
see 1999.622.
see 1999.622.
Hose No.1 - 1891
Maynard Fire Department
The pictures were taken on Main Street right next to the first Roman Catholic Church in Maynard, early 1890's.
Horse Tether
This type of tether was fastened to a leather strap which in turn was fastened to the harness at the rear of the horse's head. When the wagon stopped this tether was usually dropped to the ground and kept the horse from roaming too far away. The…
Horse Shoes
Two very old horse shoes found in Maynard. Also, an additional four horse shoes are part of the collection.
Horse Riding Crop
A riding crop used when horse-back riding. The most common whip used when riding is a crop. Riding crops vary somewhat in length, but they are generally between 24 and 30 inches long. They have a fiberglass or cane rod covered in fabric or…
Horse and Buggy at American Powder Mill - ca 1900
Photograph of a manned horse and buggy taken at the American Powder Mill. (Note shadow of view camera and photographer at bottom.)
Hooks Used in Assabet Mills
Two hooks used by Mrs. Elizabeth (Johnston) Okerholm in the Assabet Mills. Mrs. Okerholm was a "hander-in" in the "drawing -in" department in the Mill. The hooks were used to pass the threads through the harnesses and reed before sending the warp to…
Hook and Ladder, No. 1 - 1891
Maynard Fire Department
The church to the right is St. Bridget's, then located on Main St. where this picture was taken.
Identified people
l to r
Del Martin, William Clements, Henry Ledgard, Joshua Edwards, James Murray, James Cleary, Joshua Edwards, Asahel Haynes,…
Identified people
l to r
Del Martin, William Clements, Henry Ledgard, Joshua Edwards, James Murray, James Cleary, Joshua Edwards, Asahel Haynes,…
Hook and Ladder No. 1 - 1891
Maynard Fire Department
The building on the right was the first Catholic Church at Assabet Village (now Maynard), built in 1865.
Firemen l to r
Front: James Murray, Frank Rhul (John Lawler ?), Allie Martin, Robert Denniston, Levi Cheney, William McAuslin, Jesse Sims,…
Firemen l to r
Front: James Murray, Frank Rhul (John Lawler ?), Allie Martin, Robert Denniston, Levi Cheney, William McAuslin, Jesse Sims,…
Hook and Ladder Company - 1919
Maynard Fire Department
Driver has been identified as either Bill Quinn or Tony Collins.
Fireman, l to r: ___?, ___?, Arthur White, Gilly O'Donnell, Jack Matey, Albert Murphy, Bill Carney, Jack Croft, ___?, John Lawton
Fireman, l to r: ___?, ___?, Arthur White, Gilly O'Donnell, Jack Matey, Albert Murphy, Bill Carney, Jack Croft, ___?, John Lawton
Hook and Ladder Co. Fire Report Form
A form for reporting specific aspects of a fire event in Maynard, 1919.
Hook & Ladder Fire Company No. 1 Ledger - 1890
Maynard Fire Department
The book contains the "Constitution of Maynard H & Ladder Truck No. 1", "Rules of Order", members from 1890 through 1896, and members from ca1939 through 1971.
Honor Guard in Parade
An honor guard leads a marching band up Main Street as part of a parade. (Centennial Parade?)
2nd Row; John Sebastyn
Last Row Left: Ralph Gantino
2nd Row; John Sebastyn
Last Row Left: Ralph Gantino
Honor guard fires a rifle salute
An honor guard fires a rifle salute in Memorial Park as part of a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observance and parade.