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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"… was located at the southeastern side of lower Knox Street, currently the site of the Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Company."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Mall on West Main Street

"The Mall on West Main Street South side of the Main Street Mall, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society In 1803 road improvements…"

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

"… and his namesake’s house still stand on Main Street, his at 29 Main and his son, Hezekiah II’s at 101 Main Street."

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

"Kieth House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s streets soon resembled those of a cultured and refined…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Edward O'Brien House

"Edward, Sr. purchased a second lot across the street at 326 Main Street in 1847. He then moved from Warren to Thomaston, and lived here until he died…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Old North Church

"… Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was constructed in 1796 on High Street, and was the first house of worship in the town."

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

"The Fales families on High Street above the Mill Creek/River joined him soon after. Capes on Elliot Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"… the 20th Century Corner of Hyler and Green Streets, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the 20th century and into…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"Thomaston Library X 60 Main Street Thomaston, ME 04861 (207) 354-2453 TPL@thomaston.lib.me.us www.thomaston.lib.me.us The Thomaston Public…"

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

"He carried on a successful trade in a store on the site of the Prison Store at the corner of Wadsworth Street."

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

"… at the Upper Corner (corner of Wadsworth and Main Streets) on the site of the former Paine Store. This imposing four-storey brick building has…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"It is now at the intersection of Route One/Main Street and Wadsworth Streets, and currently serves as the Prison Store. <-Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"… from 1855 to 1875 identify shipyards on Water Street under the following names: Robinson, McCallum, Walsh, French, E. Brown, Joshua Morton, J."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… Ruggles House John Ruggles House, East Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Senator John Ruggles designed and…"

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

"Warden Joel Miller House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society Joel Miller, who was also a Senator and later Judge of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002

"… that will appear as an extension of existing town streets. Former site of the Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Shipbuilders - 1780s

"… Creek in the vicinity of the Gleason and Fish Street intersection. Lime kilns were built below the bridge on both sides of the Creek in close…"

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

"… still stands in its original location on Water Street at the foot of Green Street. Ship Samuel Watts, Georges River, Thomaston, Maine…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Georges Valley High School

"… X Georges Valley High School 47 Valley Street, Thomaston, Maine 04861 Telephone: (207)354-2502 Fax: (207) 354-2369 www.msad50.org Georges…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… Creek in the vicinity of the Gleason and Fish Street intersection. Lime kilns were built below the bridge on both sides of the Creek in close…"

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

"Morse Shipyard, Water Street, Thomaston, Maine c 1940Thomaston Historical Society Charles A. Morse of Friendship, established Morse Boatbuilding Co."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"… ya know they had public road projects paving streets so it wasn’t so bad here. The city was much worse. We moved- I forget which year."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"… school it’s no longer there used to be on school street. Kristen Sawyer: In Thomaston? What town did you live in? Woodrow Wilson: Thomaston."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"… possession, the blacks were set to work on the street, which was in a bad condition. Our army has been steadily pushing on, cutting new roads…"