Contributed by Thomaston Historical Society
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Description
The remains of lime kilns and sheds can be seen along the eastern shore of the Georges River north of the Wadsworth Street bridge. Schooners used to pass freely through a toll bridge, carrying wood for kiln burning and barrels of processed lime.
About This Item
- Title: Georges River, looking north, Thomaston, ca. 1890
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 18 cm
- Local Code: PhotographsBox
- Object Type: Image
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- Kilns--Maine--Thomaston
- Waterfronts--Maine--Thomaston
- Lime industry--Maine--Thomaston
- Limestone--Maine--Thomaston
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Thomaston Historical SocietyPO Box 384, Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354 2295
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