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| The Thomaston Historical Society Presents its fourth annual Summer Holiday House Event |
| Where: |
| 30 Main Street Mall Thomaston, Maine Google map: 30 Main St. Mall in Thomaston The Thomas Russell House is visible from Route 1 and is accessible from the corner of Route 1 and School Street. The house is the first on the left on Main Street Mall from the School Street end of route 1. Parking is available along School Street and Main Street Mall. |
| When: |
| Saturday, July 9th, 2016 Rain date is Sunday July 10 |
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| Tickets for this event are available at the door. Light refreshments are available with ticket purchase and raffle baskets tickets will also be available. Room docents will share the history of the house and we hope to provide information on the restoration and renovations as well. |
| Cost: |
| Adults $8 per person, $5 each for members, $3 each for children under age 18, children, if carried, free |
| Why: |
| 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Thomaston Historical Society's fund dedicated to the drainage improvement project for our 1794 home known as The Knox Farmhouse Museum. The Knox Farmhouse is the only remaining building of the original General Henry Knox estate. |
| Who: |
| We wish
to thank Neal and Sheilagh Guyer for opening this beautiful town treasure to the public for this event. |
Belvedere Click on photograph to enlarge |
Stairway Newel Post Click on photograph to enlarge |
Dining Room Corner Click on photograph to enlarge |
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About the House
This mid-sized Victorian gem was built in 1875 by Thomaston carpenter and house builder, Thomas Russell. The attention given to period detail is superlative. The house is situated on the corner of School Street, south of the original County Road at the intersection of the old highway and the present Route 1.  Entrance to Sun Porch Click on photograph to enlarge The façade has a side bay entrance with two window bays to the right. All of the window bays have blinds - louvered wood window coverings, used to keep the house cool in the summer months. Historically, many New England homes had exterior blinds early in the nineteenth century but by the early twentieth century, their use had become largely decorative. A hooded crown supported by brackets provides limited shelter for the front double door entry, and wooden quoins - decorative elements at the corner of the house using wood painted to imitate stone - add distinctive style. A small stylish belvedere crowns the roof in the same manner as a pert chapeau crowns the head of a proper Victorian lady. |
Four panel Door and Stairs Click on photograph to enlarge |
Built-in Walnut Cabinet Click on photograph to enlarge |
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