Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… side streets still remain, representing a strong architectural link to the town’s unique heritage. In 1974 a large portion of Main and Knox…"

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

"Many houses of this style of architecture still exist in Thomaston, ranging in construction dates from the late 18th century to the mid 19th century."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock

"… using it lavishly in side porches, an Italianate architectural element. By the 1850s, he made a personal statement by moving into a higher style…"

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

"… were located in the center portion of the architecture with two wings extending off each side for the housing of prisoners."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"… the Maine State Prison, and the historical architecture of Thomaston. The General Henry Knox Museum, located at the intersection of U.S."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"… of stately Italianate structures, shaping the architectural character of Thomaston seen today. <- Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880 North side of Main Street Business Block, Looking west to east, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston…"

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

"The Prince House Hezekiah Prince, Jr. House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in…"

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

"The Humphrey House Humphrey House, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society Howland Rogers was another builder brought to Thomaston by…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"Henry Knox Text by Lorna Berry Prescott and Ellen Dyer Images from the General Henry Knox Museum, the Thomaston Historical Society and the Maine…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"Ammunition Case The origins of this ammunition case are unknown. We could assume that it was taken from a soldier who fell during battle and was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - General Henry Knox Museum

"General Henry Knox Museum Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum www.knoxmuseum.org X General Henry Knox Museum PO Box 326 Thomaston, ME…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"1870 to 1915 Watts Block, Thomaston, 1890Thomaston Historical Society Captain Watts constructed and presented the Watts Block, a brick…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"Marion Sanborn Three 10th grade students interviewed Thomaston resident Marion Sanborn, age 85, in the home of one of the students, on November…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"Henry Knox: Lime Works Limestone quarry, Thomaston, ca. 1880 One hundred years after Henry Knox's involvement, lime quarrying was still an…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"Woodrow Wilson Three 10th grade students interviewed Woodrow Wilson, age not known, at his home in Cushing."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley

"Greenleaf Cilley Greenleaf Cilley was born October 27, 1829 in Thomaston. He entered the service as a midshipman in February 26, 1841."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Carr O'Brien Block

"The Carr O'Brien Block Prison Corner, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society In 1852 Edward O’Brien and Benjamin Carr, former prison…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"P.H. Tilson Death Notice P.H. Tilson died on July 21, 1861 at the Battle of Bull Run. The goal of the battle was to force the Confederates to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900 Only the gunboat “Kennebec,” built by John Hilt, was launched in Thomaston during 1861 to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Land Dealings

"Henry Knox: Land Dealings Samuel Waldo, ca. 1750Maine Historical Society Henry Knox was lured to Thomaston by the land in the Waldo Patent, a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"Andrew Anderson Three 10th grade students interviewed Andrew Anderson, age 85, at the retirement home he resides in, in Thomaston, on January 14th…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Hotels in Thomaston

"Hotels in Thomaston Knox Hotel, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society In addition to numerous boarding houses throughout town…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop Former site of Knox's wharf This 1946 inage shows the area at the foot of Wadsworth Street where…"