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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"… exploring the 200+ year history of Thomaston, Maine. The Thomaston Narrative tells the story of Thomaston, from our beginnings as a settlement…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"… in the historic Thomaston Academy Building at 60 Main Street in Thomaston, Maine. We have a vibrant and growing collection of contemporary and…"

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

"Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002 SE Corner, Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 2005Thomaston Historical Society By the 21st century, the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"He was the son of Perez Tillson and Martha S. Tillson. He received his education at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary at Kents Hill."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"Early Thomaston, Maine c 1820Thomaston Historical Society Maine, from the United States Gazetteer, 1795Maine Historical Society In 1823 Gov."

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

"… Historical Society North side of Main Street Business Block, Looking west to east, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society By…"

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

"… John 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 is built - 1823 to 1824

"… Prison is built - 1823 to 1824 Etching of Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society The building was contracted…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Weighing the big trout, Mill Site, 1891

"… Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Description Camp on the "Mill Site" on a fishing trip."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"… fell during battle and was taken to Thomaston, Maine. Of course, we can never be sure. The case holds no name, no information, and no hint of…"

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

"The Knox Hotel was rebuilt shortly after the fire. The Georges Hotel was built in 1852 on the corner of George's and West Main Street, and was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression

"… part of exploring Thomaston’s history through the Maine Community Heritage Project. The students formed into groups and were assigned to interview…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Atticus: A Fugitive Slave

"While repairing the ship, James Sagurs often brought along his slave, Atticus. Atticus enjoyed speaking freely with the sailors from Maine, and from…"

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."

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

"Location of Maine State Prison from Early Map, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In May of 1823, the Thomaston site was accepted as…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"… Industries Quarry, State Prison, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the years, work industries programs for…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Sources

"Originals at the Maine Historical Society Library, Collection 166. Microfilm available at Montpelier."

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

"Portrait of Edward O'Brien, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society In the 1850s Edward O’Brien moved his shipyard business from Warren…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… constructed house at the corner of Robinson and Main Street to a friend and business acquaintance of Henry Knox, Benjamin Bussey of Boston, MA."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"No escapes were made. The State of Maine, No. 3, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society A new stone building was erected in 1851."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"… The Thomaston team began meeting to discuss the Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP) in March of 2008."

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

"… to 1825 Site of Vose's Wharf, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Philip Hanson arrived from Dover, NH around 1795, settling…"