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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.)
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.)
American Powder Company Test Guns
These guns were used to test the powder in various types of shells.
Powder Mill Remains - 2010
Photographs of the remains of the Powder Mills taken in November 2010. Third photo shows Paul Boothroyd (l) and Bruce McGarry (r) at the site.
American Powder Company - Corning Mill
Photograph of the "Corning Mill" at the American Powder Company.
American Powder Company - Glaze Mill
Photograph of the exterior and interior workings of a "Glaze Mill" at the American Powder Company. The glaze mill is where the final gun powder was coated to prevent degradation by water absorption.
American Powder Company - Mill Exterior
Photograph showing the exterior of a mill building at the American Powder Company. The pulley on the outside of the building was connected by a rope to motor located in a distant building. This kept any sparks created by the motor away from the…
New York Times Article: Explosion at Powder Mill
BOSTON, March 12. The American Powder Mills, at South Acton, Mass., exploded at 9:05 o'clock this a morning, causing much consternation and alarm. Two mills are wrecked, together with considerable machinery. The loss of life is confined to two hired…
New York Times Article: Five Dead in Powder Mill Ruins
ACTON, Mass., May 3. -- Three of the buildings belonging to the plant of the American Powder Company, near the boundary line of Acton and Concord, were blown up shortly after 9 o'clock this forenoon. Five of the employes were killed.
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1947
Three photos used in the 1947 Screech Owl, the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Graduation and Class Night speakers
l to r
Standing: Mary Hogan, Ray Van Vose, Isabella Koski, Al Goodrich, Ruth Wilson, Ed Arcieri, Elinor Case, John…
Top Photo: Graduation and Class Night speakers
l to r
Standing: Mary Hogan, Ray Van Vose, Isabella Koski, Al Goodrich, Ruth Wilson, Ed Arcieri, Elinor Case, John…
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1948
Two photos used in the 1948 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Social Science Faculty
l to r
Charles Manty, Ruth Clair, Stan Bondelevitch
Bottom Photo: Faculty Members
Elinor Colburn, music; Dick Lawson, physical…
Top Photo: Social Science Faculty
l to r
Charles Manty, Ruth Clair, Stan Bondelevitch
Bottom Photo: Faculty Members
Elinor Colburn, music; Dick Lawson, physical…
"Screech Owl" Photos - 1949
Three photos used in the 1949 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
Top Photo: Fashionable Seniors
l to r
Standing: Anna Johnson, Anna Belli, Ann Thompson, Ann Hinds, Ann Luker,
Seated: Nancy Stalker, Nancy Weskstrom, Shirley…
Top Photo: Fashionable Seniors
l to r
Standing: Anna Johnson, Anna Belli, Ann Thompson, Ann Hinds, Ann Luker,
Seated: Nancy Stalker, Nancy Weskstrom, Shirley…
"Screech Owl" Photo - 1950
A photo used in the 1950 "Screech Owl", the Maynard High School yearbook.
The Junior Women's Club Officers are:
(l to r)
Front: Margorie O'Connell '50, Sara Boeske '50, Joanne Paananen '50, Mary Sullivan '50
Back: Marie Sawyer '51, Carol Clark…
The Junior Women's Club Officers are:
(l to r)
Front: Margorie O'Connell '50, Sara Boeske '50, Joanne Paananen '50, Mary Sullivan '50
Back: Marie Sawyer '51, Carol Clark…
