Durkee Collection

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These photos are from resident James Durkee’s personal collection. Click on photo below to view all photos in the collection.

A black and white photo shows a quiet street lined with old cars, houses, trees, and a sign reading “BOTTLE” and “Choice M” on a building at right, evoking a mid-20th-century neighborhood scene.
Black-and-white photo of a church with a tall steeple and stairs leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees and partially shaded, with power lines visible above.
Black and white photo of an old cemetery with weathered headstones and large rocks, surrounded by grass and tall leafy trees. The scene appears peaceful and quiet.
Black and white close-up of a vintage topographic map showing Wilmington, contour lines, roads, train tracks, labels, and water features. Dense detail suggests a historical or geographical survey.
A black and white photo of a small church with a steeple and arched windows, partially shaded by trees, with power lines and a sidewalk in the foreground.
A black-and-white photo of a large wooden church building with a steeple, a tall tree in front, and a signboard on the lawn near the entrance.
A large, historic house with a central tower sits behind a stone wall and gate, surrounded by leafless trees and a dirt road in the foreground.
A group of uniformed individuals perform a rifle salute outside a building with columns as people with flags stand nearby; an American flag is being raised on a flagpole.
A small, white, one-room public library building with a peaked roof, two windows, and a central door, surrounded by snow and bare trees.
Black and white photo of a rural landscape with a dirt road, grassy fields, trees, and a farmhouse in the background under an open sky.
Black and white photo of a quiet small-town street with houses, trees, utility poles, and a few people. A horse and cart are visible on the left, and storefronts line the right side.
A black-and-white photo of a street corner with 1940s-era cars, storefronts with Coca-Cola signs, and a street sign showing directions to Woburn, Tewksbury, and Lowell.
Black-and-white photo of vintage cars parked near a row of storefronts, including Weinbergs. A road sign with the number 62 and power lines are also visible, with trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a calm lake, viewed through several trees on the shore. Tree branches frame the water, and more trees are visible across the lake in the background.
A black and white photo of a grassy clearing surrounded by dense trees and bushes, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
Black and white photo of a small train station labeled Wilmington, with movie posters on the wall and railroad tracks beside it.
A two-story shingled house with a central chimney sits beside a road. A School Caution Crossing sign is visible in the grassy area near the street. Trees and shrubs surround the house.
Black-and-white photo of a two-story brick school building with many windows, a central entrance, bare trees in front, and a path leading to the door.
Black and white photo of a two-story school building with large windows, surrounded by trees and grass on a sunny day.
Black-and-white photo of a two-story school building with many windows, a central entrance with steps, and a stone foundation. Leafless trees frame the building, and woods are visible in the background.
Black-and-white photo of a two-story colonial house with chimneys, next to a garage or barn, set among trees beside a paved road. The scene has a rural, peaceful atmosphere.
A black and white photo of a snowy street scene with cars, utility poles, and buildings, including shops and houses, under a cloudy sky. The image has a faded, vintage appearance.
A black and white photo of a small brick building with a cupola, arched entrance, and tall windows, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn under a clear sky.
Aerial photo of a small towns center in 1964, showing roads, buildings, trees, and train tracks. A label reads: Aerial View – The Center 1964 Norrine Markey.
A vintage black-and-white photo of a street corner with a parked old car, leafless trees, a restaurant, and a Bottled Liquors storefront in the background.
A stone monument stands outdoors with an apple sculpture on top, surrounded by trees and grass. The monument has a plaque, but the text is difficult to read in this black and white photo.
A small, old train station with a sloped roof and posters on the walls stands next to empty tracks, surrounded by trees and power lines on a sunny day.
Old streetcar converted into the Eagle Cafe, parked by a dirt road with wooden posts and trees, partially shaded. A vintage car is visible on the left side of the image.
A black and white photo of a dirt road lined with trees and houses in a residential neighborhood. An old-fashioned car travels down the road. The image is labeled Burlington Avenue, Wilmington, Mass.
A black and white photo of empty railway tracks curving under a metal footbridge, with trees and power lines along the sides, and a building partially visible on the left.
Black and white photo of a two-story building with signs for Georges Restaurant, a Coca-Cola ad, a phone booth, and a Coleman Heating sign. The street and empty sidewalk are visible in front.
An elderly man wearing glasses and a bow tie sits on a sofa, smiling and pointing to a large photo album filled with old photographs, which is open on the seat beside him.
Black and white photo of a store with signs for hardware and bottled liquors. Windows display housewares, paints, oils, beer, ale, and wines. Trees and power lines are visible in the background.
A dark, angled photo of a brick building with a faded sign that reads WILMINGTON THEATRE above the entrance.
A woman sits at a desk with index cards, papers, and bookshelves behind her in an office or library setting. Black and white photo.
Several people stand at a library counter with books, while others browse shelves filled with books and magazines. Two round tables with chairs sit in the foreground under hanging lights.
A group of kids play a casual baseball game on a dirt field surrounded by trees. One child is pitching, another is batting, and others are fielding. A building is visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a large, two-story house with shingle siding, multiple windows, and a small porch. The yard is grassy, with a tree partially visible on the left. Power lines cross above the roof.
Black and white photo of a white church with tall columns, arched windows, and a clock tower with a steeple. Trees frame the building, and shadows fall across the lawn.
Black and white photo of a one-story building with a central steeple, stone steps leading up to it, surrounded by bushes and trees.
Black and white photo of a rocky cave entrance surrounded by trees and foliage; a fallen branch lies on the forest floor in front of the cave opening.
A vintage photo shows an old wooden building with signs for Wilmington Plumbing & Heating and Royal Crown Cola. The structure looks weathered, and snow is visible on the ground and building ledges.
A black-and-white photo of two large, colonial-style houses with shutters, surrounded by tall trees and a dirt road curving between them. The scene is peaceful and rural, with clear skies above.
A large, old industrial building with a tall smokestack sits in a grassy field, partially shaded by a tree in the foreground under a clear sky.
Black-and-white photo of a rustic, weathered wooden house with an attached shed, set on a grassy lot with a dirt road curving in front. Leafless trees and a small outbuilding are visible in the background.
A black and white photo of a calm pond with a lone tree at the water’s edge. Grassy fields and trees stretch into the background under a clear sky.