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

"Edward W. Robinson House, Knox Street, Thomaston, Maine c. 1870Thomaston Historical Society His styling and detailing changed as new tools and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"It is believed by many that the name of Thomaston was selected in honor of Major General John Thomas of Massachusetts, an officer who died the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"He was Inspector of the State Prison in Thomaston, took an active interest in town affairs and was involved in the schools and the Theological…"

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

"on Route One between Thomaston and Rockland. In 1926 the Lawrence Portland Cement Company took over the business, and within a year began the…"

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

"The Paine House John Paine House, Thomaston, ca. 1950Thomaston Historical Society Shortly after his arrival in 1805, John Paine built a…"

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 - Architect William Keith

"1960sThomaston Historical Society William R. Kieth House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s streets…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"1960Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston has long been known for the impressive homes lining its tree-lined streets."

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 - Tillson Testimonial

"… Henry Tillson Perez Henry Tillson was born in Thomaston, Maine April 19, 1839. He was the son of Perez Tillson and Martha S. Tillson."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"Using this wastebook as a snapshot of his life in Thomaston, this exhibit seeks to explore the many ways that Henry Knox and Thomaston left their…"

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

"… capture the memories of someone who had lived in Thomaston during The Great Depression. Before the process began, the students learned techniques…"

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 Declines - 1857 to 1861

"Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861 Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society Due to a financial crisis in…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Captain Samuel Watts House

"… Captain Samuel Watts' House, Knox Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Before the financial crash of 1857, shipyard…"

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

"North side of Main Street Business Section, Thomaston, 1895Thomaston Historical Society North side of Main Street Business Block, Looking west…"

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 - Tilson's Hat

"Perez Henry Tilson was the first man to die from Thomaston in the Civil War. He was killed by a cannon ball that blew off both of his legs."

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 - Henry Knox: Sources

"… Henry Knox Museum G-1-04 Eaton, Cyrus History of Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston, Maine Hallowell, ME: Masters & Smith Co., Printers, 1865."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Civil War

"Tribou’s freshmen students worked with Civil War artifacts from the Thomaston Historical Society. Margaret McCrea, from the historical society, came…"

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

"… the longest operating boatbuilding businesses in Thomaston. Prior to the 1980s, the firm had worked on close to 300 vessels."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"… a soldier who fell during battle and was taken to Thomaston, Maine. Of course, we can never be sure."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Montpelier

"… the General Henry Knox Mansion, Route 131, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society In striking contrast to these early dwellings was…"