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Riverside Block Fire - 1934
Main Street
The structure was built in the late 1860's by the Maynard Family. It was sold to Alfred T. Haynes in 1893 and then to the Gruber Brothers in 1917.
Entire upper floors destroyed by fire on July 14, 1934.
The hall on the second level was used for…
Entire upper floors destroyed by fire on July 14, 1934.
The hall on the second level was used for…
Naylor Block Fire - 1917
Nason Street and Main Street
Fire broke out in the night of February 11, 1917 and by morning had the entire business block that extended from Nason St. around the corner to the bank building on Main Street. Several tenants routed from the second floor and also the Telephone &…
Maynard Hotel Fire - 1921
Summer Street
The ruins of the hotel fire with the Eagle Block in the background of the first photo.
Maynard Police - 1921
Maynard Police Department
1921 was the 50th Anniversary of the Town
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Front: Fred Cannell, John Connors, Nicholas J. Driscoll
Center: Charles H. Garrand, Owen T. Duggan, Ernest Rasmussen
Back: Alexander Hickland, Sanford Swanson, George H. Waterhouse
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Front: Fred Cannell, John Connors, Nicholas J. Driscoll
Center: Charles H. Garrand, Owen T. Duggan, Ernest Rasmussen
Back: Alexander Hickland, Sanford Swanson, George H. Waterhouse
Cornelius J. (Connie) Lynch - 1913
This was a married (Cornelius) vs single men game at Crowe Park. Old Grandstand visible in left rear.
John Connors - Chief of Police
Maynard Police Department
He joined the force in 1902 and became Chief in 1921. John Connors died in 1936.
Second photo dated March 1923
Second photo dated March 1923
Fireman in front of Fire Station - 1892
Maynard Fire Department
Picture taken in front of just completed Fire Station on Nason Street in 1892. It was used continuously until 1952 when a new station was built. The building was sold to Town Paint & Supply Co. that used the building until 1983. The building was…
Forest Fire Pump
Maynard Fire Department
The Forest Pump was built from an old Moth Department sprayer. At the extreme right is Ray Carruth, a town mechanic who did most of the work building the trailer. The body of water shown was later filled and is the location of St. Bridget's School.
Engine No. 1 - 1934 International
Maynard Fire Department
Harold J. Priest is the driver towing the Forrest Pump made from a 1913 tree spraying machine.
Nason Street Fire Station 1892-1952
Maynard Fire Department
First photo shows the fire alarm switchboard and battery pack.. The second photo have the horse team ready to go with the sprinkler wagon at the right of the station.
Firemen in front of Old Fire Station on Nason Street
Maynard Fire Department
The firemen are on the way to decorate graves. The fire station was later used by Town Paint & Supply then torn down to make way for a new commercial building.
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Front: William Quinn, Tony Collins, William Priest, Walter Priest, Thomas…
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Front: William Quinn, Tony Collins, William Priest, Walter Priest, Thomas…