Maine Memory Network

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

"When Cushing died in 1840, Overlock, after building a house for himself on Knox Street, set up his own house building business. Edward W."

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

"… greatly increased the popularity of brick as a building material. According to local historian Cyrus Eaton, Knox “went largely into the brickmaking…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"Our building, the General Henry Knox Farmhouse, opens at 7:00 p.m. on meeting days for a social hour prior to the meeting."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"In 1847 the Thomaston Academy building was built to the east of the church. At this time the federal style of architecture was being replaced by the…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"In the 60’s the IGA moved into a new building, Worthen’s Market opened at the Odd Fellows Building, and a new church was built on High Street."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"The new Guilford Memorial Library building was dedicated in 1909 and in 1910 Guilford got its first movie house. Guilford Covered Bridge, ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Baptist Church

"The church building is the oldest public standing building in Presque Isle. In 2004, dry rot and lightning damage required the removal of the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Green's Department Store

"Maurice Klein, from New York, rebuilt the building from brick in 1914. Green rented the building and added on to the store in 1923."

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

"A stonewall around the building was completed in 1854. Within the same year, it was decided the prison had need of its own fire engine."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"… is located in the historic Thomaston Academy Building at 60 Main Street in Thomaston, Maine. We have a vibrant and growing collection of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"Their survival depended on it. Due to their solid construction, approximately 400 original buildings still line the streets throughout the town."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"… most have made a lifetime career of fine boat building, some of whom are third, fourth and fifth generation shipwrights and custom boat builders."

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…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Perry Opera House

"The original building was three stories tall and built from wood. In 1900, the building burned down for the first time."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… Odd Fellows Hall burned in 1902, a large brick building was built on the same footprint. When finished in 1904, a huge dedication ceremony took…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… ice floes ahead of the water, wiping out many buildings, damaging over 50 homes, destroying our famed covered bridge, and causing millions of…"

Guilford, Maine - PEOPLE

"The first tree fall took place and some buildings were built. The Bennents were the helpers with this town."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"Many buildings were destroyed, along with one bridge that was washed away. Pieces of homes, trees, and bundles of lumber floated down the river."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"They then set to work building roads, clearing lots, and building cabins. The four-lot clusters were cleared such that the five-acre house clearing…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"So they ran to the nearest building, which was an old chicken house that was never cleaned out. Luckily they were in there because lightning had…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 1 of 2

"Drapers Mill & Edes Building, Guilford, ca. 1940Guilford Historical Society After World War Ⅱ, in 1947, Drapers Mill was founded by Fletcher Pride."

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 1 of 2

"… extensive instruction on exhibit and website building. We hosted Dani Fazio from MHS for Photography Training, two sessions at PCMS and one at the…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… was developed with an office in the Empire State Building in New York City to further market the ever increasing fabric offerings."