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Thomaston Historical Society

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"… 354-2295 www.thomastonhistoricalsociety.com The Thomaston Historical Society is among the most active historical societies in Maine and has…"

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…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"The Thomaston Academy Thomaston Academy and Congregational Meeting House, Thomaston, ca. 1855Thomaston Historical Society The Congregational…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"… Maine 2002Thomaston Historical Society EXPLORE Thomaston's unique historic Architecture SEE historic artifacts from the Civil War LISTEN to the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"Images from: Maine Historical Society, Thomaston Historical Society, and Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum Town from River, Thomaston…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"… Captain Charles Ranlett House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society An observation made in an old newspaper column sums…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"… Main Street Business Block, Looking west to east, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Just a few years later, the Union Block was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002

"… - 2002 SE Corner, Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 2005Thomaston Historical Society By the 21st century, the prison was again quite…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Thomaston Scrapbook Thomaston Historical Society, Printed by Courier Gazette, Inc, Rockland, ME 1977 Albert Trowbridge Gould The St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Thomaston Scrapbook Thomaston Historical Society, Printed by Courier Gazette, Inc, Rockland, ME 1977 Albert Trowbridge Gould The St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Thomaston Scrapbook Thomaston Historical Society, Printed by Courier Gazette, Inc, Rockland, ME 1977 Albert Trowbridge Gould The St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Thomaston Scrapbook Thomaston Historical Society, Printed by Courier Gazette, Inc, Rockland, ME 1977 Albert Trowbridge Gould The St."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"Curling, Thomaston, 1878Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s waterfront has seen over 1,000 vessels launched, ranging in size from pinkies to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"The Thomaston Public Library is the fourth member of Thomaston's group. Located in the Thomaston Academy Building, the library was recently renovated…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"Purchased and renovated by the Thomaston Historical Society, to this day, this 1796 brick building survives and serves as its headquarters. <- Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Old North Church

"Old North Church Old North Church, Thomaston, ca 1871Thomaston Historical Society Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Prince House

"House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in Thomaston around 1798 and built many houses in the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Humphrey House

"The Humphrey House Humphrey House, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society Howland Rogers was another builder brought to Thomaston by…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Shipbuilders - 1780s

"… 2009Thomaston Historical Society By the time Thomaston was incorporated in 1777, several enterprising men had started businesses in the “Crick…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"In 1630, long before vessels were actually being built in Thomaston, English ships were navigating the George's River to reach the dense inland…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society The Thomaston Bank was established in 1825 at the Lower Corner on the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"Fales Edgarton House, Thomaston, ca. 1870Thomaston Historical Society The beginnings of a prosperous village center, referred to as Crick Village…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect William Keith

"Kieth House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s streets soon resembled those of a cultured and refined…"