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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 Brooms to the Train Depot, Thomaston, 1915Thomaston Historical Society A broom factory was established at the prison and in 1899, a newspaper…"

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

"Several banks collapsed. Thomaston Banks were kept in business only through the generosity and connections of millionaire Edward O’Brien, president…"

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

"Captain Watts first built a substantial cape style Greek Revival on Knox Street in which he and his family lived in 1842."

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 - 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 - 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

"The case holds no name, no information, and no hint of evidence as to where it came from. We do not know what battle it was used in, but we know that…"

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…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… Society To promote its unique history, Thomaston created the Museum in the Streets in 2004, featuring 25 plaques with photographs and legends…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Edward O'Brien House

"Edward O’Brien sold this property to his son, Edward Ellis O’Brien, in 1856. Edward, Sr. purchased a second lot across the street at 326 Main Street…"

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

"Rogers and weighing 110 tons; the brig Quantibacook (named for a lake in Searsmont, Maine), built in 1804 by Howland and Asa Rogers and weighing 140…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"As lumber supplies there were depleted, several individuals relocated their shipyards downriver to Thomaston, which became the more active of the two…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley

"He entered the service as a midshipman in February 26, 1841. He joined the USF Cumberland at Annapolis, Maryland."