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Site Pages
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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…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825
"Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825 Site of Vose's Wharf, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Philip Hanson arrived from…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression
"The Great Depression Text and Audio files by Georges Valley High School 10th Grade History Class. On November 18, 2008, the sophomore social studies…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents
"Notable Residents The Overlock House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society Many local businessmen and lawyers gained state and…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial
"Tillson Testimonial Perez Henry Tillson Perez Henry Tillson was born in Thomaston, Maine April 19, 1839."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative
"Thomaston Narrative Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from: Maine Historical Society, Thomaston Historical Society, and Montpelier, the General Henry…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources
"Sources Sources Used for this Exhibit Eaton, Cyrus History of Thomaston, Rockland, and South Thomaston, Hallowell, ME: Masters, Smith & Co…"
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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…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today
"Shipbuilding Today Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co., Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Today Thomaston continues to ride on the…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House
"The John Ruggles House John Ruggles House, East Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Senator John Ruggles designed…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870
"1850 to 1870 John Bailey to Edward E. O'Brien, Thomaston, 1861Thomaston Historical Society Due to its active shipbuilding and trading…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock
"Architect James Overlock The Overlock House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society During the mid 19th century, Knox Street…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill
"Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill The Old Church on the Hill, ThomastonThe General Henry Knox Museum According to Eaton, the Old Church…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857
"Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857 Map of Waterfront, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In 1853 Alexander McCallum…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Captain Samuel Watts House
"Captain Samuel Watts House Captain Samuel Watts' House, Knox Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Before the financial…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740
"Early History - 1719 to 1740 After inheriting the Muscongus Patent from his grandfather, John Leverett arranged for a settlement of families in the…"
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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…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison
"Maine State Prison Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from Maine Historical Society and the Thomaston Historical Society."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources
"Sources Sources Used for this Exhibit Eaton, Cyrus History of Thomaston, Rockland, and South Thomaston, Hallowell, ME: Masters, Smith & Co…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Brick Works
"Henry Knox: Brick Works Brick from Montpelier, Thomaston, 1794The General Henry Knox Museum The Eleventh Annual Report of the Bureau of…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy
"The Thomaston Academy Thomaston Academy and Congregational Meeting House, Thomaston, ca. 1855Thomaston Historical Society The Congregational…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843
"Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843 Prison Yard Window Shades, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society Within four years, local…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter
"Emerson Letter Emerson Fales, born October 11, 1834 lived in Thomaston Maine. He was a mason soldier of the 4th Me."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library
"Thomaston Library X 60 Main Street Thomaston, ME 04861 (207) 354-2453 TPL@thomaston.lib.me.us www.thomaston.lib.me.us The Thomaston Public…"