Keywords: Thomaston
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture
"1960Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston has long been known for the impressive homes lining its tree-lined streets."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today
"… Today Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co., Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Today Thomaston continues to ride on the cutting edge…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison
"Maine State Prison Model, Thomaston, MaineThomaston Historical Society The Maine State Prison stood in Thomaston from 1824 until it was razed in…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial
"… Henry Tillson Perez Henry Tillson was born in Thomaston, Maine April 19, 1839. He was the son of Perez Tillson and Martha S. Tillson."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock
"… James Overlock The Overlock House, Thomaston, ca. 1960Thomaston Historical Society During the mid 19th century, Knox Street, formerly known…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents
"He was Inspector of the State Prison in Thomaston, took an active interest in town affairs and was involved in the schools and the Theological…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915
"Today the library is housed in the town-owned Thomaston Academy building on Main Street and has a yearly circulation of approximately 36,000."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression
"… capture the memories of someone who had lived in Thomaston during The Great Depression. Before the process began, the students learned techniques…"
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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 - Prison Industries
"Prison Industries Quarry, State Prison, Thomaston, Maine c 1870Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the years, work industries programs for…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Paine House
"The Paine House John Paine House, Thomaston, ca. 1950Thomaston Historical Society Shortly after his arrival in 1805, John Paine built a…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s
"Early 1800s Henry Knox monument, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society After General Knox’s death in 1806, merchants and traders…"
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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 - Tilson's Hat
"Perez Henry Tilson was the first man to die from Thomaston in the Civil War. He was killed by a cannon ball that blew off both of his legs."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Sources
"… Henry Knox Museum G-1-04 Eaton, Cyrus History of Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston, Maine Hallowell, ME: Masters & Smith Co., Printers, 1865."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Civil War
"Tribou’s freshmen students worked with Civil War artifacts from the Thomaston Historical Society. Margaret McCrea, from the historical society, came…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox
"Using this wastebook as a snapshot of his life in Thomaston, this exhibit seeks to explore the many ways that Henry Knox and Thomaston left their…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861
"Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861 Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society Due to a financial crisis in…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case
"… a soldier who fell during battle and was taken to Thomaston, Maine. Of course, we can never be sure."
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Montpelier
"… the General Henry Knox Mansion, Route 131, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society In striking contrast to these early dwellings was…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace
"He discusses jobs that his family held, minimum wage, and his thoughts on President Barack Obama. Raymond Wallace Thomaston ME January 22,2009 1:45…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Captain Samuel Watts House
"… Captain Samuel Watts' House, Knox Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Before the financial crash of 1857, shipyard…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Edward O'Brien House
"… House Edward O'Brien House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In 1845 George Robinson sold the house at 313…"
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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley
"… Greenleaf Cilley was born October 27, 1829 in Thomaston. He entered the service as a midshipman in February 26, 1841."