Article about many Northeast Harbor summer and year-round families (Mellon, Milliken, Peabody, Strawbridge), organizations (Cranberry Club) and places in town. Published in Town & Country, July 1985.
Description: Article about many Northeast Harbor summer and year-round families (Mellon, Milliken, Peabody, Strawbridge), organizations (Cranberry Club) and places in town. Published in Town & Country, July 1985.
"It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives.
Description: "It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. [show more]
Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969.
Description: Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969.
Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
Description: Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
Biography and genealogy of Fred K. Savage with descriptions and photographs of homes and buildings he designed in Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, February 1996
Description: Biography and genealogy of Fred K. Savage with descriptions and photographs of homes and buildings he designed in Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, February 1996
Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe.
Description: Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe.
This collection contains Morison's handwritten speech and his edited typed copy of the talk on Mount Desert Island history he gave in 1959 to benefit island libraries. The speech and notes became his book by the same name. Presented by S. E. Morison, 1973.
Description: This collection contains Morison's handwritten speech and his edited typed copy of the talk on Mount Desert Island history he gave in 1959 to benefit island libraries. The speech and notes became his book by the same name. Presented by S. E. Morison, 1973.
Partial town records of the former town of Seaville, Hancock County, Maine in which were Bartlett's and Hardwood Islands including Folly Island (purchased from Alfred H. Butler whose grandfather Jacob Butler was town clerk).
Description: Partial town records of the former town of Seaville, Hancock County, Maine in which were Bartlett's and Hardwood Islands including Folly Island (purchased from Alfred H. Butler whose grandfather Jacob Butler was town clerk).
Description: Map of Mount Desert Island on one side and information and photographs of and about the Town of Mount Desert in the heart of Acadia National Park.
Sketch map, 29x33 1/2", showing businesses, residential properties, and roads in Northeast Harbor. Prepared chiefly as a summer cottage map. Two 16 1/2x14 copies included.
Photocopy, yellow with blue ink, 24 1/2x21 1/2", Northeast Harbor map showing businesses and residences as small blocks. Looks like maps prepared by the Knowles Co. for the summer community.
Description: Photocopy, yellow with blue ink, 24 1/2x21 1/2", Northeast Harbor map showing businesses and residences as small blocks. Looks like maps prepared by the Knowles Co. for the summer community.
Pencil sketch of properties between Rock End Rd. and Kimball Rd. in Northeast Harbor showing Neighborhood House, Rectory, Kimball, Hodgdon, Foster land.
Description: Pencil sketch of properties between Rock End Rd. and Kimball Rd. in Northeast Harbor showing Neighborhood House, Rectory, Kimball, Hodgdon, Foster land.
Lot map indicating area from Main St. to the marina in Northeast Harbor designated for development of a park and a proposed East Shore Rd. Ownership of adjoining properties is indicated: Kimball, Clark, Smallidge, Ralph, Foster, Whitmore, Moore, Masonic Building, Reynolds, Sea Street, Bradley, Ober, Savage, Holmes, Candage, Hamlin & Davis, Shows proposed East Shore Road from Harborside Road to Kimball Road.
Description: Lot map indicating area from Main St. to the marina in Northeast Harbor designated for development of a park and a proposed East Shore Rd. Ownership of adjoining properties is indicated: Kimball, Clark, Smallidge, Ralph, Foster, Whitmore, Moore, Masonic Building, Reynolds, Sea Street, Bradley, Ober, Savage, Holmes, Candage, Hamlin & Davis, Shows proposed East Shore Road from Harborside Road to Kimball Road.
Proposed drawing for a park/recreation area at the marina and a widened, landscaped Sea Street. Lots of adjoining and nearby property owners are shown: Pastime Theater, Bain, Johnson, Tracy, Thom, Small, M. T. Ober, Walls, D. E. Kimball, L. E. K.imball, Curtis, Selectmen and Fire House, Manchester, Burr, Reynolds, Post Office, Masonic and Holmes Building, Nilson (sic), I. O. O. F., Jordan, Dyer, Kimball.
Description: Proposed drawing for a park/recreation area at the marina and a widened, landscaped Sea Street. Lots of adjoining and nearby property owners are shown: Pastime Theater, Bain, Johnson, Tracy, Thom, Small, M. T. Ober, Walls, D. E. Kimball, L. E. K.imball, Curtis, Selectmen and Fire House, Manchester, Burr, Reynolds, Post Office, Masonic and Holmes Building, Nilson (sic), I. O. O. F., Jordan, Dyer, Kimball.
Blueprint, 33x21 1/2", of proposed road and park area at the marina in Northeast Harbor. Prepared for the Park Committee (Vance C. McCormick, Gerrish H. Milliken, Lincoln Cromwell and Lewis). Shows creation of Park Street and locations of moved buildings along new street between Main Street and Harbor. Names mentioned include: I. O. O. F., Holmes, Whitmore Cottage, Manchester Bros., Black House, Manchester, Curtis, Ray Foster, O. Ober, C. N. Small, Candage, C. G. Stanley, Smallidge, Brown, Hochberg, Town of Mount Desert, L. E. Kimball, Mount Desert Realty & Mineral Co., Geo. Joy, R. Webber, S. Wood, R. Robbins, Amelia Holmes.
Description: Blueprint, 33x21 1/2", of proposed road and park area at the marina in Northeast Harbor. Prepared for the Park Committee (Vance C. McCormick, Gerrish H. Milliken, Lincoln Cromwell and Lewis). Shows creation of Park Street and locations of moved buildings along new street between Main Street and Harbor. Names mentioned include: I. O. O. F., Holmes, Whitmore Cottage, Manchester Bros., Black House, Manchester, Curtis, Ray Foster, O. Ober, C. N. Small, Candage, C. G. Stanley, Smallidge, Brown, Hochberg, Town of Mount Desert, L. E. Kimball, Mount Desert Realty & Mineral Co., Geo. Joy, R. Webber, S. Wood, R. Robbins, Amelia Holmes. [show more]
Description: Zoning map, 15 1/2x10", showing residential and business areas in the village of Northeast Harbor prepared for the town planning committee.