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

"… Society Late 19th century/early 20th century architectural styles that are still commonly found in the Colony are the 4-squares, gabled-L…"

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 - Lincoln Block

"He contributed to many other architectural endeavors in the city of Bath and designed the Lincoln Block building."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… to the preservation of buildings possessing architectural or historic merit, was founded in 1971, initially for the purpose of saving the Winter…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… had to keep their eyes open for different architectural styles, angels, a skull and crossbones, billboards, and many other unique aspects of…"

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 - 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…"

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 - 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 - 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…"

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."

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 Mall on West Main Street

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

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… located at 33 Summer Street in Bath, Maine, is architecturally unique. It was designed by architect George Harding, in a Richarsonian Romanesque…"

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

"In 1974 a large portion of Main and Knox Streets, along with several historic buildings, were placed on the National Register of Historic Places…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… growing online collection of more than 15,000 historical items contributed by over 200 historical organizations around Maine; nearly 100 online…"

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 - 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."

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 - Project Resources

"… Bath, Maine and the Kennebec River Region.” Bath Historical Society, 1997, “The Sesquicentennial of Bath, Maine 1847-1997.” Bath City Directories…"

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 - 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."