Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"They continue to validate the Town Seal and to uphold Thomaston’s reputation as a builder of world-renowned vessels. <-Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Humphrey House

"… Historical Society Howland Rogers was another builder brought to Thomaston by General Knox. He built the impressive Monk Humphrey House on…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect William Keith

"… on Main Street, was a successful merchant and builder. Perhaps two of his most outstanding house designs are the one in which he lived on Main…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Biographies

"… to document historic architects, engineers, and builders throughout the state. Through a series of short essays and checklists."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"When not building ships, craftsmen became architects and house builders, evidenced by the many architectural details used in ship construction."

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

"… in construction dates from the late 18th century to the mid 19th century. It was a comfortable and proven style with which builders were familiar."

Great Harbor Maritime Museum

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"Zina was a bridge builder, a wagon & carriage builder and a businessman in the Corn Canning Industry."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"Fifty builders and two lighters (unpowered barges used to transfer cargo under tow) for the transport of granite from St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"While there are references to early shipyards and builders, records are nonexistent. By the time Thomaston was incorporated in 1777, several…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"The builders had the angel moved to the Old North Church so it would not be destroyed. Also the builders had the angel's red boots turned to…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"An accomplished builder, Benjamin Wheeler is known to be the first white settler. He arrived during 1768 with his wife, Elizabeth, and their first…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"… Historical Society Early in the century, boat builders built coastal schooners and barges in Warren, north of Thomaston, for transport and trade."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"… Historical Society Within four years, local builder Joseph Berry was hired to construct twenty additional cells to relieve the crowded conditions…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"… shipbuilding was certainly sad for Thomaston builders and merchants alike. Symbolic of the last days of this boom in shipping was the “Reine Marie…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"It was built on May 1st, 1879. Its builder was G. W. Pratt. He designed the hall's appearance, and it was constructed of wood, brick, glass and metal."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"Lancaster, a noted bridge builder from New Sharon, for $1,000 and lasted nearly 20 years. But on Saturday October 13, 1855, during the Strong…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 2 of 3

"… contractor, three granite quarries and a boat builder. There were two pharmacies, two barbers, two clothiers, four tailors, six dressmakers and one…"

Historic Hallowell - Industry at the Mouth of the Vaughan Stream

"Spauding were the builders of the first automobile in Hallowell. The car was powered by a small, locomotive engine."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"Shipyard owners and builders, Robinson, McCallum and Counce, sold land on the north side of Water Street to Christian Henry Bohndel, a ship’s rigger…"

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"Orrin grew up in Blue Hill and became a builder. He died in the 1920’s. John Edward Horton's Military Discharge Papers X John Horton was a…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… Society The dual role of architect and builder in nineteenth century Maine is reflected in four images of men holding compasses, folding rules…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Kennebec Proprietors Biographies

"… share owner in the Plymouth Company and a master builder. He was instrumental in the the founding of Frankfort, and most likely helped design and…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Representative Industries of Cumberland and North Yarmouth

"… Pratt’s workmen married his daughters and became builders. Albion Seabury, who married Dorcas Pratt, established his yard on the northeast side of…"