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Sangamo Electric Company Meter
This is a 40 cycle Type H Watthour Meter used in the Assabet Mills.
In September 1902, the Assabet Mills provided electric lighting for the towns of Maynard and Acton. It was 40 cycle current. When radio and other electrically operated equipment…
In September 1902, the Assabet Mills provided electric lighting for the towns of Maynard and Acton. It was 40 cycle current. When radio and other electrically operated equipment…
Santa and elves in the Christmas Parade
Santa Claus and two elves riding on a truck in the downtown Christmas Parade wave to the crowd.
Santa greets Christmas parade-goers.
Santa Claus sits with children who have attended the Christmas Parade.
Santa waves to Christmas Parade crowds
Santa waves to the Main Street crowd watching the Christmas Parade. (Center Factory Outlet in background.)
Santa's Float in the Christmas Parade
A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
Sarah R. McVeigh Bible - 1935
Sarah R. Wilson was born in Maynard in 1872. Her first husband was Edward McGarry, the second was ___McVeigh. Sarah died in 1936 and is buried in Glenwood C., Maynard, with her first husbands family.
Save Our Schools - 1991
Response to Regionalization
Position paper outlining opposition to regionalizing schools with Acton and Boxborough organized by Karen Derby, Bill Gorman, Herb Symes, Tom Konetzny and Cindy Svec Ruzich. First and last page shown.
Save Our Schools - 1991
A collection of papers outlining reasons for not regionalizing the schools with Acton and Boxborough. The SOS group included by Karen Derby, Bill Gorman, Herb Symes, Tom Konetzny, Cindy Svec Ruzich.
Save Our Schools Slide Presentation - 1991
A fourteen slide power point presentation opposing the regionalization of Maynard schools with Acton and Boxborough. Cover and first slide shown.
Scene Along the Assabet River - ca Early 1900
A sepia-colored photo of Mrs. Jonathan (Grandma) Bower, Susie Tingly Smith, and Esther (?)owd (seated against the tree) relaxing on a swing in the backyard at #1 1/2 Acton Court, with the Assabet River in the background.
Scene at American Powder Company - ca 1900
Photograph of a man and horse taken at the American Powder Company mills. (Note shadow of photographer and view camera at bottom of frame.)
Scene at Lake Boon
George "Doddy" Woodart, part Native American, who lived at Lake Boon for many years as a caretaker and handyman around the cottages.
Scene at Powder Mills - ca 1900
Photograph of the (American) Powder Mills taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Scene at the Powder Mill - ca 1900s
American Powder Mills
Machine shop, carpenter shop, and old office at the powder mills. Water gate to wheel mills, early 1900s.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
The building in the center with the chimney is still standing with the latest renovation taking place in 2011 for commercial use.
Scenes from the Flood of 1927
Top photo near Powder MIlls
Bottom photo at railroad bridge Maynard Coal Company
Bottom photo at railroad bridge Maynard Coal Company
Scenes of Maynard - 1971
Assabet River at the Ben Smith Dam, Naylor Block (junction of Nason St. and Main St.), Maynard High School, Assabet Mills (Digital) with Mill Pond.
Scenes of the Army-Navy "E" Award Presentation - 1943
American Powder Division
see 1999.956 for information on the presentation and award.