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Keywords: 1630 trading post

Historical Items

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Item 27832

View from Brooklyn Heights, Thomaston, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 26637

Burgess and O'Brien Store, Thomaston, ca. 1860

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Item 111719

Kennebec Purchase Deed, October 27, 1661

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1661-10-27 Media: Ink on vellum

Online Exhibits

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Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade

A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.

Site Pages

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Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2

"… by the assembly, notably alleviating the post-Revolution tax burden for residents; setting up courts in towns in Maine; and providing cheaper…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Fales Edgarton House

"… Society There are no remains of the early 1630 trading post at the base of Wadsworth Street, and only a handful of 18th century homes survive…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… vessel Lyon from England to establish a trading post on lower Wadsworth Street, specifically for trading with the Wawenock, Tarratine and Penobscot…"