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W.B.Case & Sons Employees
Two sepia-colored photos of the staff of W. B. Case & Sons. William B. Case and his two sons, Howard and Ralph, ran a dry goods store in their own building on Nason Street until the 1930's. The store is now owned by James J. Ledgard and is…
Residence of Amory Maynard, 2nd - 1898
Main Street
This residence was located on Main Street near the junction of Nason Street. It was a showplace of the Town until the late 1920's when Amory Maynard, 2nd (grandson of the Town's namesake, Amory Maynard) left the town and sold the property to a…
Twilight Club - Boston Police Detectives #1
James Clafkin, a Maynard man, who later became Deputy Supt. of the Boston Police, was an inspector at the time this picture was taken and as he also was a charter member of the Twilight Club for many years he brought his assoicates to Lake Boone for…
Twilight Club - Boston Police Detectives #2
Boston Police Detectives outing at Lake Boon.
Taken at the same time as picture 1999.127.
Front: Jim Ledgard, Deputy Superintendent James Clafln ( a charter member of the Twilight Club and a native of Maynard), ___?, Jim Hilferty, "Doc"…
Taken at the same time as picture 1999.127.
Front: Jim Ledgard, Deputy Superintendent James Clafln ( a charter member of the Twilight Club and a native of Maynard), ___?, Jim Hilferty, "Doc"…
Weave Room - Assabet Mills
These four employees are some of the many who worked in the weave room.
Left to Right: (front row) Wm. Smith and H.Maynard
(back row) Wm. Denniston and John Brayden
Photo taken at Holmes' studio.
Left to Right: (front row) Wm. Smith and H.Maynard
(back row) Wm. Denniston and John Brayden
Photo taken at Holmes' studio.
Maynard Board of Selectmen - 1902
Maynard Board of Selectmen in 1902-03
l to r
Patrick J. Sullivan, Arthur J. Coughlan, George H. Hart
l to r
Patrick J. Sullivan, Arthur J. Coughlan, George H. Hart
Lucius Wilson and James Carney - 1915
Civil War Veterans
Lucius Wilson (r) and James Carney (l), veterans of the Civil War and members of the Grand Army of the Republic. At the time this picture was taken they were the last surviving veterans of the the war.
Sweeney Residence on Main Street - 1897
l to r: Mrs.Nellie Hannon, Bill Sweeney, Miss Hannah Sweeney, William Hannon, Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Michael Sweeney, Vincent Sweeney, Mary Sweeney, Mrs. Thomas Sweeney
The family later lived on Lincoln Street.
(We have…
The family later lived on Lincoln Street.
(We have…
Spindle Used at the Assabet Mill
A spindle used in the woolen spinning mules.
Shuttle Used in the Assabet Mill
This shuttle was donated by Mr. George Peterson who worked his lifetime up to retirement in the Assabet Mill. During the ownership of the American Woolen Company he was employed in the carding department. He later worked as a maintenance man and a…
Dr. F.U. Rich House and Farm - c.1910
Summer Street
This was originally the old John Whitman place (farm) on Summer Street. It was purchased by the town in 1915 from Dr. Frank Rich for the purpose of building a high school. The house is now located on Florida Road and is currently a two family…
Charcoal Burning Flatiron
The Charcoal iron was invented in the 15th century. The need for a smooth look of clothes requires its invention. The first irons were made of metal (cast iron or iron). These irons consisted of a single body with a lid that was movably attached to…
Amory and Mary Maynard
The top photo is Amory, the next one down is Mary. The bottom two are unidentified Maynards.
"Fifty Gun Salute" - April 19, 1921
Battery D, 2nd Field Artillery, Captain W.C. Brayne, Commanding, of Lowell, firing the fifty gun salute on the morning of April 19, 1921 on the hill at the rear of the Brooks Reed residence on Summer Street.
Leo Comeau, Boston Globe - 1962
A newspaper write-up about Leo Comeau, the last of the icemen. In the business 55 years. The account appeared in the Boston Globe on January 4, 1962. Leo died in May 1964. (The account was obtained courtesy of Dick Elson, a native of Maynard. Dick…
One of the First Automobiles in Maynard - ca 1904
Charles H. Persons
A red Ford owned by Mr. Charles H. Persons about 1904. Front seat, Fred Persons; chauffeur, Mr. Bodfish. Back seat: Governor Bates (left); Mr. Charles H. Persons. Note the G.O.P. elephant on the roof in the rear. Taken in front of Mr. Person's store…
James B. Farrell and William A. Naylor
Two prominent citizens of Maynard and active members of the Maynard Historical Society.
Brochure "Gruber Brothers"
A mailed advertising brochure from 1922.