Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Shipping

"The wastebook records many of the details of the construction of the sloop. On August 9, 1804, Knox noted “60 spruce knees bought of Mark Davis at…"

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

"Shipbuilders O’Brien and Watts continued to build Down Easters and schooners in great numbers, employing large numbers of workers and tradesmen."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"We have a vibrant and growing collection of contemporary and classic fiction and non-fiction, VHS and DVD movies, audio books, and a distinguished…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"Located in the Thomaston Academy Building, the library was recently renovated and continues to expand its collection of historical books and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"Kids on the steps of Clevie Trask's home, Swan's Island, ca. 1950Swan's Island Historical Society Steve Harriman bought the house next, and brought…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… in the “Crick Village” section, a cluster of buildings centered on Mill Creek, where it passes under the County Road (now Route One.) A town…"

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

"… in the “Crick Village” section, a cluster of buildings centered on Mill Creek, where it passes under the County Road (now Route One.) A town…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 1 of 2

"Prides built a state-of-the-art saw mill which was electronically automated and moved from the flood plains of Guilford to Burnham, which is about 25…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"And indeed, he was involved in several local projects – logging, lime burning, canals, ship building and brick making all over what was then Lincoln…"

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

"Fire engines were soon on the scene but the valves had frozen, and there was not enough water to be effective."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"Roberta requested of the town, which asked the legislature to expand the number of school committee seats from three to five."

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

"… Faneuil Hall in 1805 and 1806 as well as building rows in the area of Broad Street and India Street, replacing decaying wharves; and the Dover…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"Some of the illustrations are available, organized into various topical categories, through the navigation at left."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"Many of the buildings were filled with wounded and dead rebel soldiers. The most of the male portion of the inhabitants were in the army, either…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002

"The Town of Thomaston has plans to build a town trail around the perimeter, with future plans for light commercial and residential development that…"

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

"… When established shipyard owners were not building a vessel, the yards were often leased to individuals, who would build and launch their own…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"Upstairs there was a floating balcony with private boxes that could be reserved by the islands wealthiest summer guests."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"It is now at the intersection of Route One/Main Street and Wadsworth Streets, and currently serves as the Prison Store."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"In the Bath Bank building were the offices for the Sagadahock Bank and the Customs Collector. One of those customs collectors was William King, also…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Due to the sub-par performance of the engine, they upgraded the mill to run on a Chrysler Industrial engine."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"My father had a lot of boats to build. Was there anyone to blame for the fall of the economy? I think that my mother blamed Hoover and blamed the…"

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

"… in 1825 at the Lower Corner on the site of the current business block on the north side of Main Street."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is Established - 1823

"… thereon, beginning in the southerly line of the county road 100’ westerly of the northwest corner of land conveyed by Lucy Knox to John Paine…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"… Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society The building was contracted for $12,000, but a report submitted by Attorney General Erastus Foote in 1829…"