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

"Map of Waterfront, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society Maps from 1855 to 1875 identify shipyards on Water Street under the following…"

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

"Location of Maine State Prison from Early Map, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In May of 1823, the Thomaston site was accepted as…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Land Dealings

"Map of the Waldo Patent, 1786The General Henry Knox Museum One of Knox’s businesses was land speculation."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"Map of Lincoln, Thomaston, Maine in 1719Thomaston Historical Society Throughout Lovewell’s War, 1721-1726, the Indians and their French allies again…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… SEE NOTE Detail of USGS Topographical Map of Bath, 2000Patten Free Library Introduction Downtown Bath, the heart of the City of Ships…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"According to several city maps, around 1910, the church had a vestry added to it. In 1890, a large organ was purchased for the church."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Corn Canning Industry

"Corn Canning Industry By 1913, Maine employed 7,000 people in corn factories, one-third of them women."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"Welcome Farmington History Online logo designed by Melanie Taylor Coombs X Farmington is a vibrant community in the western foothills of Maine…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"People Since its founding, Farmington has been the home to strong, creative, and talented citizens who have shaped the history of the area, the…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"Franklin County Agricultural Fair There were many categories for judging at the fair. The men showed the animals, while the women showed off their…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"John Frank Stevens By Christopher Webb, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, at University of Maine Farmington, Class of 2010…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase Compiled from article on Wikipedia Elizabeth Anne Chase was born in 1832 in Strong, Maine."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"Bob Marley By Noor Hussein​. The University of Maine at Farmington, class of 2022 Robert Cochrane Marley Jr. (a.k.a."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's First Grist Mill

"Farmington's First Grist Mill View across pond to Walton's MillFarmington Historical Society The first mill was located on Temple Stream at…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"Carolyn Stone By Cassandra Richardson, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 2010…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits In the early 1800’s, as farms became more established, crops in Farmington expanded to include clover for cattle…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - About Us

"About Us The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP) Team for Farmington is comprised of The Farmington Public Library, The Farmington Historical…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Places

"Places Nestled in the western foothills of Maine, Farmington's rich history is embodied in its unique landscape and buildings."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock

"Measuring Rock The Measuring Rock Story In 1776, at the encouragement of Thomas Wilson, Stephen Titcomb and four other residents of Topsham, Maine…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - 1840 U.S. Census Questions

"1840 U.S. Census Questions Below are some of the questions asked in the 1840 U.S. Census. 1. What is the number of your horses and mules? 2."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad E.H. Lowell, West Farmington, Maine This stencil was used to mark crates and…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900

"Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Women and men are…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop, Farmington Falls, ca. 1895

"Dingley Corn Shop, Farmington Falls, ca. 1895 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description E."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Burnham Morrill Corn Factory, Farmington, ca. 1930

"Burnham Morrill Corn Factory, Farmington, ca. 1930 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Postcard of the Burnham…"