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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… Maine 2002Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston, Maine is nestled on the northern bank of the St."

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

"Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society The Thomaston Bank was established in 1825 at the Lower Corner on the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… Main Streets, in which the new George's National Bank and Georges Insurance Offices were installed. Throughout the years this building housed…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"He says, “I’m not gunna tell you why but get your money out. Put it in the Nationals. Fast. That’s all I’m gunna say.” My father, I guess he thought…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

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

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

"Several banks collapsed. Thomaston Banks were kept in business only through the generosity and connections of millionaire Edward O’Brien, president…"

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

"Prison Fire, Thomaston, 1923Thomaston Historical Society There was no plumbing at the prison and fire companies had to depend on reservoirs as a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"He discusses jobs that his family held, minimum wage, and his thoughts on President Barack Obama. Raymond Wallace Thomaston ME January 22,2009 1:45…"

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 - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

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

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

"… former Maine State Prison site on Main Street in Thomaston, and he operated kilns on the bank of the river, just upriver of where the Waterfront…"

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

"During this period, Thomaston Down Easters, designed with fewer sails that required smaller crews and built with larger and deeper hulls, greatly…"