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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"1870 to 1915 Watts Block, Thomaston, 1890Thomaston Historical Society Captain Watts constructed and presented the Watts Block, a brick…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"Marion Sanborn Three 10th grade students interviewed Thomaston resident Marion Sanborn, age 85, in the home of one of the students, on November…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"Henry Knox: Lime Works Limestone quarry, Thomaston, ca. 1880 One hundred years after Henry Knox's involvement, lime quarrying was still an…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"Woodrow Wilson Three 10th grade students interviewed Woodrow Wilson, age not known, at his home in Cushing."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley

"Greenleaf Cilley Greenleaf Cilley was born October 27, 1829 in Thomaston. He entered the service as a midshipman in February 26, 1841."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Carr O'Brien Block

"The Carr O'Brien Block Prison Corner, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society In 1852 Edward O’Brien and Benjamin Carr, former prison…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"P.H. Tilson Death Notice P.H. Tilson died on July 21, 1861 at the Battle of Bull Run. The goal of the battle was to force the Confederates to…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900 Only the gunboat “Kennebec,” built by John Hilt, was launched in Thomaston during 1861 to…"

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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…"

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

"… Prison is built - 1823 to 1824 Etching of Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society The building was contracted…"

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

"Henry Knox: Land Dealings Samuel Waldo, ca. 1750Maine Historical Society Henry Knox was lured to Thomaston by the land in the Waldo Patent, a…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"Andrew Anderson Three 10th grade students interviewed Andrew Anderson, age 85, at the retirement home he resides in, in Thomaston, on January 14th…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Hotels in Thomaston

"Hotels in Thomaston Knox Hotel, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society In addition to numerous boarding houses throughout town…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop Former site of Knox's wharf This 1946 inage shows the area at the foot of Wadsworth Street where…"

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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…"