Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs.
Description: Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs.
Description, with photographs, of the Walter Harrison designed house "Anchorage" built in 1939 for Nelson Rockefeller in Seal Harbor. Owned by Dodie Ford in l979. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1989.
Description: Description, with photographs, of the Walter Harrison designed house "Anchorage" built in 1939 for Nelson Rockefeller in Seal Harbor. Owned by Dodie Ford in l979. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1989.
Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
Description: Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
An article about Brooke Astor's summer home. Interior Design by Mark Hampton, & Nancy Pierrepont. Landscape Architecture by Morgan Wheelock. Photography by B. Brink.
Description: An article about Brooke Astor's summer home. Interior Design by Mark Hampton, & Nancy Pierrepont. Landscape Architecture by Morgan Wheelock. Photography by B. Brink.
"Cedar Hedges" undergoes interior design transformation in the hands of Leta Austin Foster and her husband Ridgely; a Fred Savage designed house in Northeast Harbor.
Description: "Cedar Hedges" undergoes interior design transformation in the hands of Leta Austin Foster and her husband Ridgely; a Fred Savage designed house in Northeast Harbor.
Hand-colored postcard of the interior of the Big Log Cabin, located on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, ME. Large stone fireplace to left, snowshoes over interior door.
Description: Hand-colored postcard of the interior of the Big Log Cabin, located on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, ME. Large stone fireplace to left, snowshoes over interior door.
View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
Description: View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
Description: View of the lobby of the Asticou Inn with numerous small rugs scattered across the floor. 4 rocking chairs facing a fireplace. Desk with chair.
Built in 188 for Dr. J. D. Phillips. Architect Fred Savage. 1926, Mrs. J. Brooks, Cleveland, OH. 1928, Mrs. Volkmar Schaefer, Philadelphia, PA. 1986 owned by Harry Madeira, cottage named "Mainestream".
Description: Built in 188 for Dr. J. D. Phillips. Architect Fred Savage. 1926, Mrs. J. Brooks, Cleveland, OH. 1928, Mrs. Volkmar Schaefer, Philadelphia, PA. 1986 owned by Harry Madeira, cottage named "Mainestream".
Built 1895 by Fred Savage. Original owner the Rev. Dr. William R. Huntington, NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Edmund Troweridge. Historical note: built by Katherine Lorilard as an anonymous gift to Dr. Huntington. Dr. Huntington, rector of Grace Church in NY, hung in the house a portrait of Miss Lorilard which is still there (1986). Photo 0910 a: Cottage from the water Photo 0910 b: Piazza Photo 0910 c: Corner of living room Photo 0910 d: View of Northeast Harbor and Bear Island
Description: Built 1895 by Fred Savage. Original owner the Rev. Dr. William R. Huntington, NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Edmund Troweridge. Historical note: built by Katherine Lorilard as an anonymous gift to Dr. Huntington. Dr. Huntington, rector of Grace Church in NY, hung in the house a portrait of Miss Lorilard which is still there (1986). Photo 0910 a: Cottage from the water Photo 0910 b: Piazza Photo 0910 c: Corner of living room Photo 0910 d: View of Northeast Harbor and Bear Island [show more]
1934-35 listed to Beauchamp E. Smith, York PA. Only reference to Marcus is 1932, "Stinson Cottage". Photos 0955 a-j: Exterior views of house Photos 0955 k-m: Interior views of house Photos 0955 n-o: View from the house
Description: 1934-35 listed to Beauchamp E. Smith, York PA. Only reference to Marcus is 1932, "Stinson Cottage". Photos 0955 a-j: Exterior views of house Photos 0955 k-m: Interior views of house Photos 0955 n-o: View from the house
Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Description: Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
Built 1900, Fred Savage, original owner Ansel Manchester, Northeast Harbor. 1968-1997 renamed "Gruvie", owned by The Rev. J. Clark Grew. No. 139 on 1997 Knowles Map. Historic Properties Survey 139.
Description: Built 1900, Fred Savage, original owner Ansel Manchester, Northeast Harbor. 1968-1997 renamed "Gruvie", owned by The Rev. J. Clark Grew. No. 139 on 1997 Knowles Map. Historic Properties Survey 139.
Description: Built 1900 by Fred Savage; original owner W. B. Frazier. 1930's owned by Harper Sibley, 1986 by George Bass. No. 104 in Historic Properties Survey.
Bradley Cottage called "Rocky Pasture". Built in 1901 by Peckham and Sons. Original owner Rev. Leverett Bradley, Philadelphia. 1933, Dr. Grant. 1986 owner Miss Katherine King. No. 62 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Bradley Cottage called "Rocky Pasture". Built in 1901 by Peckham and Sons. Original owner Rev. Leverett Bradley, Philadelphia. 1933, Dr. Grant. 1986 owner Miss Katherine King. No. 62 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Built 1921; Fred Savage design. Original owner William Jay Turner. also Turner Cottage. 1986 owner: Shelby Davis. No. 181 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1921; Fred Savage design. Original owner William Jay Turner. also Turner Cottage. 1986 owner: Shelby Davis. No. 181 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.