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This store was possibly located in back of the Nason Street shops. The cigar boxes in the window read: Sailors Pride Tobacco, Standard Navy and Horse Shoe.

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Front: Henry Tobin, ___?, Cornelius Lynch, Mike Maley
Back: __?,___?

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The two women are standing on a bridge enjoying a smoke. It's possible that this is a photo taken later of two women dressed in period costumes.

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This cigar maker's cutting block was used by George White, with a possible hand-me-down from John Connors and Cornelius J. Lynch, prior owners of the cigar business.

Used by George E. White, who owned and operated a cigar manufacturing shop in the…

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A trimmer used to cut cigars from 3 to 6 inches. The trimmer was used by George E. White, who owned and operated a cigar manufacturing shop in the basement of the Masonic Block, Main St., from 1916 to 1922. His brands included "Middlesex" -10…

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George E. "Speck" White manufactured cigars in his shop in the basement of the Masonic Block. see 1999.4 for more info

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see1999.4 and 1999.2470 for an account of cigars in Maynard.

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John W. Connors in 1900 was making cigars in his factory at Loew's Block, Nason St. He made the "J. W. C." and "Forester" and the "Home Market Club". Cornelius J. Lynch bought out Connors in 1910 , expanded the business and moved to the Masonic…

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The sign on the building reads, "Sweet Cider For Sale".
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Clarence Broadbent, Arthur W. Martin, Herbert Martin, Thomas Usher, William Coulter, George Lawton

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This is a summary account of how automobiles were introduced in Maynard spanning 1899 to early 1910s

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8 Christmas tree candle holders with candles. This type was used before the advent of strings of electric lights

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Holiday window display at Woolworths. The signs proclaim they are "America's Christmas Store". Woolworth's, a national five and dime store, was located at 69 Main Street. Toys on display include the Suzy Homemaker Iron and Ironing Board, Suzy…

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Holiday window display at Woolworths. The signs proclaim they are "America's Christmas Store". Woolworth's, a national five and dime store, was located at 69 Main Street.

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Holiday window display at Woolworths. The signs proclaim they are "America's Christmas Store". Woolworth's, a national five and dime store, was located at 69 Main Street.

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An unopened Christmas stocking from Woolworth's on Main St., Maynard, Mass.

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A package of 12 Christmas seals that were produced and packaged in Maynard mill.

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Front: Mary Tobin, June Sawyer, Mary Higgins

Second Row: Mildred Duggan, Margaret Murphy, Julia Lynch, Madeline Smith, Dorothy Sheridan, Margaret Moore, Julia Kaziuakonis, Mary Kane

Third Row: Kathryn Bariteau, Fr. Guido Palatto, Emma…

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A collection of photos of the Christmas parades in Maynard during the 1980's and 90's.

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Parade watchers: George F. White Jr., is holding John D. (Jack) White and the baby in the carriage Jack's sister Barbara E. White.
The woman on the right is Linda Derby.

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Not exactly a float, but Toyland (which was located in the Firestone Tire Store) had what appears to be "Smokey the Bear" on the back of a truck owned by Acme Supply Company. (Maynard Supply Company 111 Main St. visible in background.)

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A group who have appeared to have won a trophy as part of the parade. Trophy reads: "Maynard C of C / Christmas Parade / 1965"
Front row: Sharon Williams, unknown, unknown,
Back row: Elaine Kizik, Chris DeRicco, Donna Wilson, _____?, Linda…