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Pro Patria Medal
Two medals engraved with the phrase "Pro Patria" and the name C. E. Lent on one and Wm F. Baron on the other, Town of Maynard, Mass.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
Printer's Plate of the Maynard Sewerage System - 1914
A printer's plate of the Maynard Sewerage System as of December 1914.
Principles of Woollen Spinning
Book on the principles of woolen manufacturing, which includes 111 diagrams. Chapter titles include: The History of the Woollen Trade; Wool, and Wool Washing; Carbonizing; Shoddy; Oils and Soaps; Opening Processes; Mixing; Carding; Card Feeds and…
Princess Arriving at the Twilight Club to pick up passengers from Catholic Services - 1912
For several seasons Mass was said at the Twilight Club until Association Hall was built in the rear of the club
Primitive Wooden Ratchet Noise Maker
These were used as an alarm on the streets before there were sirens. It is exceptionally loud! They were also called Halloween Noisemakers, with possible origination in Germany.
Presentation on the Finnish Temperance Society: Alku
Slides from Roy Helander's 2008 presentation to the Maynard Historical Society on Alku, the Finnish Temperance Society.
Prescriptions Samples
2 prescriptions issued on May 5, 1957 by Dr. Edward J. Flaherty of 52 Main St. Maynard. Dr Flaherty lived with his family where the Community Bank is now located.
Prescription Books - ca1900
Johnson Pharmacy
Two Prescription books from Johnson Pharmacy, the first with prescriptions 27001 to 29999; the second with prescriptions 97751 (Oct. 23, 1903) to 110135 (Feb 10, 1905).
Each prescription is pasted in order in the book, with the ordered drug, doctors…
Each prescription is pasted in order in the book, with the ordered drug, doctors…
Prescott's Paint 50th Anniversary - 1976
First Photo
Roland Prescott (l), Howard Prescott (r)
Second Photo
Donald Prescott, grandson of founder
Roland Prescott (l), Howard Prescott (r)
Second Photo
Donald Prescott, grandson of founder
Prescott Paint
Three black & white photos of Prescott Paint staff. Noted are Howard and Donald L. Prescott.
Pre-Columbian Native American Artifacts
A collection of arrow points, sinkers, grinding stones and scrapers recovered in the 1930's at the Puffer Pond cranberry bog. Some of these artifacts may date back several thousand years. The area was later taken by the Army in WWII for an ordinance…
Powering the Mill
At first, the traditional wooden waterwheel was the prime mover in the Mill. Power was transmitted to the machines in different parts of the mill buildings by an intricate series of shafts and belts.
Power Station - ca 1901
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Street Railway
The electricity to run the trolley was generated in this building. It was a brick building with iron trusses, 48 by 120 ft., covered with a wood roof overlaid with tar and gravel.
The interior of the structure had two Babcock & Wilcox boilers…
The interior of the structure had two Babcock & Wilcox boilers…
Power House at Powder Mill - ca 1900
4 scenes of the Power House at Powder Mill, late 1800s to early 1900s. Show's electric generator/dynamo, boilers, powerhouse exterior, and a possibly a steam-driven engine of some sort.
