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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

Architecture Text by Margaret McCrea. Images from Maine Historical Society, Montpelier: the General Henry Knox Museum, and Thomaston Historical…

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 2009Item Contributed byThomaston Historical…

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

Architecture The original state-constructed dwellings (as well as those subsequently built by the first settlers) were 18’ X 26’ rectangular…

Greater Portland Landmarks

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

… Society EXPLORE Thomaston's unique historic Architecture SEE historic artifacts from the Civil War LISTEN to the memories of the Great Depression…

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

At this time the federal style of architecture was being replaced by the Greek Revival, which used proportions and ornamentations of Roman design…

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

… of Thomaston’s development that so many prize architectural examples remain. Industries of all types were on the rise – lime quarrying…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

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