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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…
Maynard's "Old Jail" on Nason Street
Built in 1891, the jail was the first brick building built by the Town of Maynard for municipal purposes. It was used continuously until 1934 when the police department moved to Main Street. The building was demolished in March 1984 to make way for…
Collage of Photographs, Nason St. Station
Maynard Fire Department
A collection of 22 pictures (7 shown) mounted on cardboard backing. Some of the scenes seem to be taken in the 1920's.
Assabet Mills - ca 1930
American Woolen Company
Series of external views of the mill c.1930. One photo shows unloading of wool into the building.
Assabet Mills Photos - 1931
Series of external views of the mill buildings taken July 18, 1931and November 22,1931. Some photos indicate year the building was added.
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
100th Anniversary Program 1890-1990
Maynard Fire Department
A program outlining activities honoring the fire department's 100th anniversary.
American Woolen Company and Express Employees with Shipment of Cloth 1920.
Woolen cloth being shipped by express from the Assabet Mills in 1920. The mill workers were able to load 347 pieces of wrapped wool onto the train car in 5 and 1/2 minutes.
From Left to Right 1.___, 2. Florian Konowicz, 3. Harley O'Brien, 4. John…
From Left to Right 1.___, 2. Florian Konowicz, 3. Harley O'Brien, 4. John…
American Woolen Company's Mills
A book of photographs of all the American Woolen Company mills. Undated.
Profitable Talks to Supervisors, The Business of Being A Supervisor - American Woolen Company, Inc., 1930
A book with accompanying letter describing proven methods of group leadership presented to the supervisors of the American Woolen Company by Harry C. Templeton, AWC Agent, in 1930.
File Folder for the Maynard Police Department
The file contains a history, research notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other odd bits of information relative to the department including the uniform patch shown.
File Folder for the Maynard Public Library
The file contains history, newspaper clippings, library cards, brochures and odds bits of information relating to the library.
File Folder for the Maynard Fire Department
The file contains history, research notes, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other materials pertaining to the department, proposals and bids, and letters of commendation.
A History of the Maynard Fire Department 1890-1970
An extensive history of the department written by Henry T. Hanson. The picture is Henry Hanson.
