Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… block in 1852 on the former site of the Paine store at the corner of Wadsworth and Main Streets, in which the new George's National Bank and…"

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

"Dry goods stores and specialty shops were in great number and merchants did a brisk business. After an initial drop in census numbers to 3600 in…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"A small group of dedicated volunteers and professionals was formed, who could bring an array of different backgrounds and specialties to the project."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… that a few industrious men with ability built small vessels for fishing soon after they arrived in the area."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… of 1977, a permanent cross was erected in a small park overlooking the Thomaston town landing at the westward bend of the river."

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

"… granite building, joined several small dry goods stores. Several businessmen joined together to build the brick Union Block, each constructing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"… a man coming around with ice and we would eat the small pieces. What was schooling like? I went to school in Thomaston."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"The leather, carriages and corn stored within were destroyed, amounting to a loss of about $9,000. It was suspected a discharged convict caused the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lower Main Street looking north, Lincoln, ca. 1948

"On the right is Milt Knight's Variety Store. The small building is the Shanty Restaurant with Sadie's Lunch next to it."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1941, Sears opened its only small-town national chain branch on the north side of Centre Street, despite the small facility and limited parking."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… these national chain stores, two local department stores (Senter’s and Bath Department Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… 2008Thomaston Historical Society At one time a small one-storey building, used as Mr. Ruggles law office, stood just below to the east."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The "Edward O'Brien", the "Washington B. Thomas", & "Edna Hoyt"

"… cut a furrow five feet deep, tearing down many small trees. Captain's Cabin, "Washington B. Thomas," Thomaston, ca."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"Pendleton Store, interior, Dark Harbor, ca. 1900Islesboro Historical Society As Islesboro's other businesses and stores developed during the 1920s…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"District Six School, known as the Sprague School, was a small one having only a few scholars and was located in the West district."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Mill Creek, Islesboro, ca. 1900Islesboro Historical Society MILL CREEK The small settlement of Mill Creek was located between Dark Harbor Village…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"His own small store was robbed three times, which contributed to its demise.   Part 5, pages 77-96 People and topic mentioned include: Lincoln…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"1945Islesboro Historical Society As with most small towns, Islesboro’s libraries have been an integral part of the community."

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"& J. HUDSON STORE M. & J. Hudson Store, Guilford, ca. 1890Guilford Historical Society Hudson's Store, Guilford, ca."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"It was located on the north end of the bridge. After, Piscataquis Woolen Company built the mill and the store was moved by the office of Straw and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Webber’s store wasn’t the only store damaged by the fire. Set from a spark from a horseshoe, the large fire originated at the Sagadahock House on the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"That building, which housed the grocery store of William Ledyard on property that may have been sold to William Ledyard and Asa Palmer by William…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… the Farmington Historical Society from Parkman, a small town in Piscataquis County. It was used as a school bus there."

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas S. Libby

"… we have now like cars, lots of money, and more stores. I bet he would have wanted his life to be different and have all the new things out there…"