Big House Boutique

As earnest Down East shoppers know, the place for bargain furnishings and unique novelities is the Maine State Prison Showroom. Image subjects: artistic

As earnest Down East shoppers know, the place for bargain furnishings and unique novelities is the Maine State Prison Showroom.
Image subjects: artistic rendition of items sold at the Prison Store in Thomaston

Location: Thomaston

By: Bob Pollard

Photography by: Chris Van Dusen

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