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South side of the Main Street Mall, Thomaston, Maine 2008

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."

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Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Mansion, Route 131, Thomaston, Maine 2008

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."

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Museum in the Streets, Thomaston, Maine 2003

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…"

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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…"

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Fales Edgarton House, Thomaston, ca. 1870

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."

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Etching of Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 1855

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."

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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."

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Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865

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."

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Men's cottage, Maine State Sanatorium, Hebron, ca. 1905

Maine Historic Preservation Commission

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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…"

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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."

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First National Bank of Bath postcard, ca. 1913

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

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

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SEE NOTE Detail of USGS Topographical Map of Bath, 2000

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… into this small downtown area is a wealth of architectural, economic and family history revealed in part by the stories connected to the sites on…"

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Central Congregational Church, Bath, 1967

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…"

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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…"

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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…"

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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…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

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

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"It was built of brick and granite with the architecture being Greek Revival. The Sagadahock House dominated the street because it was the largest…"

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Front Street, From Post Office Square, Bath. ca. 1930

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…"