Maine Memory Network

Architecture & Landscape database - George Coombs

"… death in 1880, Coombs continued to practice architecture on his own. For the next sixteen years, he worked without a partner, relying on himself…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"… Institute of Technology, where he attended architecture classes in 1888 and 1889. His studies at MIT were followed by travel in England and Europe…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"Architecture Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from Maine Historical Society, Montpelier: the General Henry Knox Museum, and Thomaston Historical…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Businesses

"… Illustrations: Businesses"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century Corner of Hyler and Green Streets, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880 North side of Main Street Business Block, Looking west to east, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

"Architecture The original state-constructed dwellings (as well as those subsequently built by the first settlers) were 18’ X 26’ rectangular…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"… of Thomaston’s development that so many prize architectural examples remain. Industries of all types were on the rise – lime quarrying…"

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

"… using it lavishly in side porches, an Italianate architectural element. By the 1850s, he made a personal statement by moving into a higher style…"

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

"… side streets still remain, representing a strong architectural link to the town’s unique heritage. In 1974 a large portion of Main and Knox…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"… Society EXPLORE Thomaston's unique historic Architecture SEE historic artifacts from the Civil War LISTEN to the memories of the Great Depression…"

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

"At this time the federal style of architecture was being replaced by the Greek Revival, which used proportions and ornamentations of Roman design…"

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

"… of stately Italianate structures, shaping the architectural character of Thomaston seen today. <- Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"… the Maine State Prison, and the historical architecture of Thomaston. The General Henry Knox Museum, located at the intersection of U.S."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Mall on West Main Street

"Fine examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate and Victorian architecture reflect the affluence of the times."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Montpelier

"… who popularized the Adamesque style that used elements found in classical Greek architecture. This elegant mansion was a home fit for royalty."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Fales Edgarton House

"Many houses of this style of architecture still exist in Thomaston, ranging in construction dates from the late 18th century to the mid 19th century."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"… were located in the center portion of the architecture with two wings extending off each side for the housing of prisoners."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"When they were built, the main architectural points of this style were simplicity and symmetry. Front Street postcard, Bath, ca."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"The architectural style of the 2.5 story building is Italianate. The roof is a hipped roof. That architectural style was rarely seen in this area at…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… in Greek Revival style reflecting current architectural fashions. The building has been rebuilt several times because of fire and water damage; as…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… Revival, as stated by the Sagadahoc Preservation Architectural Surveys. The church was named the Central Congregational Church, and Pastor Ray…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… buildings down to when they were rebuilt, the architectural features changed quite a bit. Most of the early buildings in the Columbian Block had…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles of architecture. It is a large three-story brick edifice."