Thornton Academy, Saco, ca. 1900

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Thornton Academy, Saco, ca. 1900

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Founded in 1811 as Saco Academy, the name was changed in 1821 after Dr. Thomas G. Thornton donated ten shares of bank stock worth $1,000. The building shown was erected in 1889 and designed by Horace Wadlin of Boston.

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  • Title: Thornton Academy, Saco, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Location: Thornton Academy, Saco, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 11 cm x 19 cm
  • Local Code: 536
  • Object Type: Image

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