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"History of Maine State Prison in Thomaston" Exhibit

 

Entrance to History of Maine State Prison in Thomaston

The entrance to the exhibit with a Correctional Officer and prisoner dressed in 2002 uniforms.

Photo of prisoner working on a ship's model.

Maine State prisoner working on a typical craft: ship's model, other crafts in the cabinets to rear. Note: wooden ship models and other wooden models produced by the Maine State Prison Industries Dept. can be seen in maritime museums throughout the United States.

Photo of exhibit.

Main exhibit room with a model of the 1800's era prison in the center of the exhibit showing the Maine State Prison in Thomaston prior to demolition in 2002.