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Contributed by Thomaston Historical Society

Description

Originally built circa 1830 as a dwelling house for Barden Levensaler on the southwest corner of Knox and Main Streets, the building was later used as a store. It stood on the site of the present Watts Block. William Flint and either George or Richard Starr operated a grocery store here around 1860. William Catland operated the store up until 1890.

In 1890 Barden's son, William Levensaler, sold it to Captain Samuel Watts on February 5, 1890 for $3200. Captain Watts moved the building down Knox Street, and built the first brick Watts Block in 1890 on the site. The Watts Block was presented to the town residents for their use.

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About This Item

• Title: Thomaston Grocery, Thomaston, ca. 1889
• Creation Date: circa 1889
• Subject Date: circa 1889
• Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
• Media: Photographic print
• Dimensions: 11 cm x 14 cm
• Local Code: BusinessPhotographBox
• Object Type: Image

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• Ship captains--Maine--Thomaston
• Public architecture--Maine--Thomaston
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• Catland, William
• Flint, William
• Levensaler, Barden
• Levensaler, William
• Starr, George
• Starr, Richard
• Watts, Samuel

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• 19th century building
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• Watts Block

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For more information about this item, contact:

Thomaston Historical Society
PO Box 384, Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354 2295
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