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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"The completed brooms were transported by wagon back to the railroad depot on Knox Street for shipment to various sales outlets."

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Historic Hallowell - Prisons and Firearms

"On September 15, 1924, a fire started in the broom shop, spreading to the jail. The total amount of loss from the fire was $500,000."

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

"The blaze started in a broom shop and quickly spread to the harness shop, paint shop and woodshop. The facility was completely destroyed."

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"The poles were made of mop and or broom handles. The skis were used for playing, running errands, skiing to school and to church."