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Description
Thomaston Academy was erected in the Greek Revival style pictured above for the sum of $3,000 in 1847.
Note cow in schoolyard. This early post card view of the Thomaston Academy building shows why most yards were surrounded by fences.
This post card view was published by E. B. Crockett, 5 and 10 cents to $1.00 store, Camden and Thomaston, ME.
About This Item
- Title: Thomaston High School, Thomaston, ca. 1871
- Creator: E. B. Crockett
- Creation Date: circa 1871
- Subject Date: circa 1871
- Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 8 cm x 13 cm
- Local Code: HousesDocumentBox 85.4
- Object Type: Image
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- Public architecture--Maine--Thomaston
- Greek revival (Architecture)
- Schools--Maine--Thomaston
- Cows--Maine--Thomaston
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- 18th century building
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Thomaston Historical SocietyPO Box 384, Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354 2295
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