Maine Memory Network

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

"When not building ships, craftsmen became architects and house builders, evidenced by the many architectural details used in ship construction."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Years on Mt. Desert Island

"There also were numerous craftsmen who built the necessary provisions needed to survive on this isolated island far from Boston and the major cities…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"Craftsmen and small manufacturers were increasingly opposed to regular allowances of grog at 11am and 4 pm. Temperance Watchman Club No."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"After the Revolutionary War, local craftsmen began building their own ships. Shipbuilding was often a side profession for those who knew carpentry."