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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"… 04861 (207) 354-2453 TPL@thomaston.lib.me.us www.thomaston.lib.me.us The Thomaston Public Library is located in the historic Thomaston Academy…"

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 - Thomaston Narrative

"… General Henry Knox Museum Town from River, Thomaston, Maine 2002Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston, Maine is nestled on the northern bank…"

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

"… Street South side of the Main Street Mall, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society In 1803 road improvements were made resulting…"

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

"… Century Corner of Hyler and Green Streets, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"By the 1880s, Thomaston was deemed to be one of the wealthiest towns in the nation due to the influence of shipbuilding."

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 - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s Ship Frank F. Curling, Thomaston, 1878Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s waterfront has seen…"

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

"House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in Thomaston around 1798 and built many houses in the…"

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

"Old North Church Old North Church, Thomaston, ca 1871Thomaston Historical Society Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was…"

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

"He built the impressive Monk Humphrey House on Wadsworth Street, a grand three-storey Federal style house, which was dismantled around 1940."

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

"… more ships were built by individuals in South Thomaston and Rockland, which were then part of Thomaston. At first, raw materials were plentiful."

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 - Shipbuilding

"Images from the Davistown Museum and the Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston has been associated with shipbuilding for over 200 years."

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 - 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 - 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 - Maine State Prison

"Looking southeast toward Wadsworth Street Bridge, Thomaston, ca. 1890Thomaston Historical Society King was politically active as early as 1795 as a…"

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 - 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

"Today the library is housed in the town-owned Thomaston Academy building on Main Street and has a yearly circulation of approximately 36,000."

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 - 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 - Prison Industries

"Railroad Depot, Thomaston, Maine c 1871Thomaston Historical Society Other industries throughout the years have included upholstery and the…"