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Maynard Fire Department 1917 Naylor Block Ruins
This picture was taken in the square in front of the ruins of Naylor Block which was completely destroyed by fire on February 11, 1917. The picture was taken the morning after the fire. (Alternate version is dated February 4, 1917 at…
The Mavericks Scrapbook - 1971
The scrapbook of the Mavericks, a chapter of the Maynard Brothers of the Brush that organized activities at the time of the towns centennial (1871-1971). The book contains newspaper articles and photographs.
World War II Army Uniform - c. 1940
This jacket was worn by Gino Pierozzi who saw considerable action. An Army jacket from World War II.
Machine Shop Flood Photo - 1936
During the flood of the Assabet River on March 13,1936, the river rose high enough to spill over its banks and to include the Walnut Street machine shop in mill Building No. 11 as part of the river.
Boiler Room Photo
This is one of the large boilers used to heat the mill buildings. The boilers could be fired by either gas or oil with an easy conversion.
Beehive Money Safe Photos
This large floor safe was installed in the main office building in the Assabet Mills.
Shuttle Photos
This shuttle with a bobbin of Khaki yarn was used in the Assabet Mills during World War One.
Photo negatives included.
Photo negatives included.
125th Anniversary 1871-1996
Town of Maynard
A small collection of documents, newspapers commemorating the anniversary of the town in 1996.
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.
Dynamo Control Room Photo
With the installation of a dynamo in the new power plant, electricity became available and on September 1, 1902, a contract was made between the American Woolen Company and the Town of Maynard for lighting the streets of the town. Thus, the old…
American Woolen Mills - ca 1900
The American Woolen Company, by 1900, was was operating 26 mills, one of the in Maynard. By 1923, it reached a total of 57 mills.
Assabet Mills - ca 1900
The original ,mill was a wooden structure. Afterward, a six-story, 170-by-50 foot brick mill was built over the wooden frame while the machinery inside was still running.
American Woolen Mills - ca 1900
A picture of the American Woolen Mills, c. 1900, with the railroad embankment and bridge (later removed). In the background, behind Mill #5, are the tower on the home of Lorenzo Maynard, the upper part of Amory Maynard's home, and the tank house for…