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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 - 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 - 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 - Stimpson House

"Stimpson House The Stimpson House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society Captain John Bradford Rider, an artillery officer in the…"

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

"The Great Depression Text and Audio files by Georges Valley High School 10th Grade History Class. On November 18, 2008, the sophomore social studies…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"Notable Residents The Overlock House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society Many local businessmen and lawyers gained state and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"Tillson Testimonial Perez Henry Tillson Perez Henry Tillson was born in Thomaston, Maine April 19, 1839."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"Thomaston Narrative Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from: Maine Historical Society, Thomaston Historical Society, and Montpelier, the General Henry…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Watts Block

"The Watts Block Watts Block, Thomaston, 1890Thomaston Historical Society Captain Samuel Watts purchased the deteriorated building that once…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"Shipbuilding Today Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co., Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Today Thomaston continues to ride on the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"1850 to 1870 John Bailey to Edward E. O'Brien, Thomaston, 1861Thomaston Historical Society Due to its active shipbuilding and trading…"

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

"Architect James Overlock The Overlock House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society During the mid 19th century, Knox Street…"

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

"Early 1800s Henry Knox monument, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society After General Knox’s death in 1806, merchants and traders…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"Maine State Prison Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from Maine Historical Society and the Thomaston Historical Society."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"The Thomaston Academy Thomaston Academy and Congregational Meeting House, Thomaston, ca. 1855Thomaston Historical Society The Congregational…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"Emerson Letter Emerson Fales, born October 11, 1834 lived in Thomaston Maine. He was a mason soldier of the 4th Me."

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 - Early Shipbuilders - 1780s

"… Early Shipbuilders - 1780s Map of the Georges River, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society By the time Thomaston was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Tilson's Hat Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez TilsonThomaston Historical Society ➢ This is a recreation Henry Tilson’s possible conversation…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"Thomaston Historical Society X P.O. Box 384 Thomaston, ME 04861 (207) 354-2295 www.thomastonhistoricalsociety.com The Thomaston Historical…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"Shipbuilding Sign with Ship, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Text by Margaret McCrea."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Beniah Harding

"Beniah Harding Beniah Harding Interview, Clip One  Three 10th grade students interviewed local resident Beniah C."