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| 5961 | Bar Harbor, Maine Birdseye view from Strawberry Hill |
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| 5969 | Northeast Harbor from Flying Mountain |
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| 1987 | Ellsworth American Newspaper Index |
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| Notes about Mount Desert Island towns taken from the Ellsworth American newspaper from 1901 to 1910.newspapers |
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Description: Notes about Mount Desert Island towns taken from the Ellsworth American newspaper from 1901 to 1910.newspapers | |||||
| 2049 | Manchester and Branscom Family History |
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| 1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert |
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Description: 1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert [show more] | ||||||
| 1948 | Town of Mount Desert Town Meeting and 1990 Budget |
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| An explanation of 1990 Budget and March 5th Town Meeting, including The Warrant, a Comprehensive Plan Committee, Sewer Use Fees & Property Tax Exemptions. |
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Description: An explanation of 1990 Budget and March 5th Town Meeting, including The Warrant, a Comprehensive Plan Committee, Sewer Use Fees & Property Tax Exemptions. | |||||
| 1977 | Section of book |
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| Pages taken from Steinway & Sons book. Talks about Northeast Harbor, Charles Eliot, Kimball House, |
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Description: Pages taken from Steinway & Sons book. Talks about Northeast Harbor, Charles Eliot, Kimball House, | ||||
| 3935 | Northeast Harbor Water Company Collection |
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| Box 1 Correspondence: 1 folder Meeting Minutes: 1 folder Charter/Acts/Deeds: 1 folder Stockholders: 1 folder Financial Records/Reports: 1 folder Maine Franchise Tax Reports: 1 folder Accounting Reports: 1 folder Company Inventory: 1 folder Correspondence Regarding Joy Contract: 1 folder Trustee Indentures: 1 folder Company Mortgage/Deed: 1 folder Attorney Reports: 1 folder Deeds and Paperwork Regarding Lower Hadlock Land: 1 folder Public Utilities Commission Petitions and Accounts: 1 folder Lot Maps and Water Main: 1 folder Maps: 1 folder Report on Lower Hadlock Pond Dam and Associated Work Report on Improvements to Water Supply Box 2 Various Deeds, Indentures, and other legal documents between the Northeast Harbor Water Company and local land owners |
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Description: Box 1 Correspondence: 1 folder Meeting Minutes: 1 folder Charter/Acts/Deeds: 1 folder Stockholders: 1 folder Financial Records/Reports: 1 folder Maine Franchise Tax Reports: 1 folder Accounting Reports: 1 folder Company Inventory: 1 folder Correspondence Regarding Joy Contract: 1 folder Trustee Indentures: 1 folder Company Mortgage/Deed: 1 folder Attorney Reports: 1 folder Deeds and Paperwork Regarding Lower Hadlock Land: 1 folder Public Utilities Commission Petitions and Accounts: 1 folder Lot Maps and Water Main: 1 folder Maps: 1 folder Report on Lower Hadlock Pond Dam and Associated Work Report on Improvements to Water Supply Box 2 Various Deeds, Indentures, and other legal documents between the Northeast Harbor Water Company and local land owners [show more] | |||||
| 5810 | Kimball Road with Glimpse of St. Mary's, Northeast Harbor, ME |
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| 1143 | Gouldsboro: representing the Northeast quarter of the town as surveyed in 1798 |
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| 7005 | Roy Salisbury Collection - Northeast Harbor (1) |
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| BW photographs of Northeast Harbor, sailboats, schooners, carriage roads, cottages etc. 5. Schooner MATTIE 7. View from Flying Mounting looking SE 8. - 9. Sergeant Drive 10. Asticou Inn in background 12. Harry Haskell Cottage, "The Anchorage", built for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Havemeyer, where Tennis Court is now. Burned down (1950's/1960's) 13. Looking across the harbor at Sea Street 14. - 17. Carriage Roads in winter 18. Pathway at Asticou in winter 21. St. Mary's Church 23. Steamboat Wharf (with one of the Maine Central Railroad boats) |
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Description: BW photographs of Northeast Harbor, sailboats, schooners, carriage roads, cottages etc. 5. Schooner MATTIE 7. View from Flying Mounting looking SE 8. - 9. Sergeant Drive 10. Asticou Inn in background 12. Harry Haskell Cottage, "The Anchorage", built for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Havemeyer, where Tennis Court is now. Burned down (1950's/1960's) 13. Looking across the harbor at Sea Street 14. - 17. Carriage Roads in winter 18. Pathway at Asticou in winter 21. St. Mary's Church 23. Steamboat Wharf (with one of the Maine Central Railroad boats) [show more] | ||||
| 2030 | Stillness at Somesville |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 1502 | Recollections of Seal Harbor |
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| Typescript about the history of Seal Harbor, Maine. |
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| 1909 | History of Somesville |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||
| 1508 | Early Years of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society |
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| Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine. |
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Description: Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine. | ||||
| 1528 | A Glimpse of Northeast Harbor in the Nineties |
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| 5802 | Seal Harbor Survey Negatives - Collection of Negatives |
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| Envelope 1: series of negatives # 0464 (also marked 76433) Envelope 2: series of negatives # 1306, 1307, 1308 Envelope 3: series of negatives # 2332, 2333 Envelope 4: series of negatives # 5308, 5309, 5310 Envelope 5: series of negatives # 6395, 6396 |
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Description: Envelope 1: series of negatives # 0464 (also marked 76433) Envelope 2: series of negatives # 1306, 1307, 1308 Envelope 3: series of negatives # 2332, 2333 Envelope 4: series of negatives # 5308, 5309, 5310 Envelope 5: series of negatives # 6395, 6396 | ||||
| 6994 | Larry Wescott Postcard Collection |
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| Color postcards of Maine and surrounding region (New Brunswick, Canada). Several aerial photographs. Most photographs are by Augustus D. Phillips, unless otherwise specified. 1. Patten, the Northern Gateway to Baxter Park and the Southern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness is a lumbering and farming center. The Ashland road to the east of 2440' Mount Chase points north. Aerial photograph. 2. Between Stonington on Deer Isle and Crotch Island left, Deer Island Thorofare points a finger toward East Penobscot and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Summer Home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, now an international shrine. 4. Moose Peak Light on east end of Mistake Island is six miles south-east of Jonesport. Beyond Steel Harbor and Head Harbor Islands is Englishman Bay. 5. The fixed white light on Mulholland Point is a welcome guide to yachtsmen and fishermen who stem Lubec Narrows, that surges between Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and Lubec, Maine. 6. From the northern tip of Campobello Island, the fixed red light at East Quoddy Head marks the deep water turning point between the Bay of Fundy, right and Head Harbor passage to Quoddy Bay, left. 7. Looking northwest over Castine, home of the Maine Maritime Academy. This peninsula between Penobscot Bay left and Bagaduce River has been held successively by the Indians, French, Dutch, English and Americans. Aerial photograph. 8. Looking north across the inner harbor and village of Blue Hill toward the October clothed 940' mountain that inspired the name. Aerial photograph. 9. The Burnham Tavern, built in 1770 by Job Burnham is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with Revolutionary history. This museum, open to the public during the summer months, is listed on the Register of National Historic Places and is maintained by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. 10. These sturdy canoes on the sandy shore of West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream are manufactured locally. 11. Isolated, waveswept Saddleback Ledge Light guards the entrance to East Penobscot Bay. To the west is Brimstone Island and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 12. The waterfront of Eastport, Maine. This easternmost city in the United States is on Moose Island, that separates Quoddy Bay from Cobscook Bay. Between the city and Cobscook Bay is the airport. Aerial photograph. 13. West Quoddy Head Light overlooking the Bay of Fundy at the entrance to Quoddy Roads marks the easternmost point of land in the USA. Leaving Route 189 at Lubec, it is about four miles south to this spectacular spot. 14. Buck Harbor at South Brooksville in the East Penobscot Bay Region is one of Maine's finest. Deep water approach either side of Harbor Island. Eggemoggin Reach extends south east between the Maine land and the Deer Isles. Aerial photograph. 15. Browns Head Light on the north west point of Vinal Haven Island guards the western entrance to Fox Island Thorofare. Beyond the Sugar Leaves and Crabtree Point, on North Haven Island, the Camden Hills accentuate the beauty seen from this spectacular spot. 16. Busy Beals Island in Washington County has a thriving lobster business. The bridge from Beals joins the mainland at Jonesport. 17. Mark Island Light, as seen from Schoodic Point Road, graces the entrance to Winter Harbor. It is now a private residence. 18. This Old Lombard Loghauler, the "only one in captivity", is on exhibition at the Lumberman's Museum, Patten, Maine. 19. Libby Island Light, at the entrance to Machias Bay on Southwest Island, Washington County, one of the many Island Sentinels guarding the rockbound coast of Maine. Aerial photograph. 20. At Kokadjo, Maine, this sign, beside the road that joins Greenville with Millinocket, Patten, Baxter State Park and the Allagash wilderness, expresses the sentiments of all lovers of God's Country. 21. At South Branch Ponds in Baxter State Park, shelters are available. Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russel Pond. The Russel Pond Trail continues south between Russel Mountain and Turner Mountain, center, to Roaring Brook Camp Ground. Aerial photograph. 22. Middle Fowler Pond, in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park. The rainbow trout in this spring fed pond, nestled between Billfish Moutain and Bald Mountain, lure the fishermen over the three mile trail from the Mattagamon Road. Aerial photograph. 23. The Harbor at Stonington, on the southern shore of Deer Isle is sheltered from the southwest wind by Greens Head. Many lovely islands in this area. The Thoroughfare points towards Jericho Bay. 24. Mark Island Light in East Penobscot Bay is a welcome guide to fishermen and yachtsmen. Directly behind the lighthouse is Stonington and the entrance to Deer Island Thoroughfare. Aerial photograph. 25. Milbridge at the head of navigation on Narraguagus Bay. To the north, Cherryfield is at the head of tidewater on Narraguagus River. Aerial photograph. 26. At Prospect Harbor, the Light House and Astronautics Station illustrate the old and new methods of "Aid to navigation". 27. Ram Island Light. This flashing red light guides the mariner who uses Fisherman Island Passage. To the north is Ocean Point.. Aerial photograph. 28. Burnt Island Light on the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor was built in 1821. Aerial photograph. 29. The Cuckolds. This light, directly south of Cape Newagen is dearly loved by visitors to the Boothbay region. 30. Pemaquid Light. Pemaquid Point. The streaked, metamorphic rock on this whole point beckons many visitors. 31. At Sullivan, beside U.S. Highway One, this view across Frenchman Bay shows part of the Mount Desert Hills. 1532 foot Cadillac Mountain, center, in Bar Harbor, is the highest land on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A. 32. Bunkers Harbor, Maine. 33. Manticus Rock, on the Maine Coast, about 22 miles southeast of Rockland, is a favorite nesting place for seabirds, notably the Atlantic Puffin. This is a protected sanctuary. Aerial photograph (pilot George Robbins). 34. Thoreau Island, in Grand Lake Montagamon, commands an excellent view of Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. On his Allagash exploration of the Maine Woods, Henry David Thoreau, his companion and Indian guide Joe Polis, landed on this island July 30, 1857. Aerial photograph (pilot Rae Porter). 35. Allen Cove, Stonington. Lovely vistas in the Deer Isle region attract many famous artists. 36. Indian Island Light guards the entrance to Rockport Harbor. Aerial photograph. 37. Portland Head Light. This famous sentinel, built in 1790-1, guards the western approach to Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Its first lighthouse keeper was appointed by George Washington. 38. Blacksmith shop for lumber camp of the 1890's (left). Reproduction of lumber camp for small crew in 1820, built without a nail (right). Lumbermen's Museum, Patten, Maine. 39. Patten is a lumbering, farming and manufacturing center. This is the Northern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness. Main Street points north, east of Mount Chase. Aerial photograph. 40. Egg Rock Light, at the entrance to Frenchman Bay, with its flashing red beacon, may be seen from the Ocean Drive and from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine. Aerial photograph. 41. The Deer Isle Bridge over Eggemoggin Reach is the gateway to an artist's paradise and to the greatest concentration of small islands on the Maine Coast, also on the coast of the U.S.A. Aerial photograph. 42. The EVERETT LIBBY crossing Blue Hill Bay. This staunch steel craft is one of several such ferries that serve Maine's large island communities, such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Swans Island. Aerial photograph. 43. Prospect Harbor, Maine. The Lighthouse and the Astronautics Station represent the old and the new methods of aids to navigation. To the west is Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor. Aerial photograph. 44. Saint Croix Island, now a National Monument, is located 10 miles south of Calais in the St. Croix River. The first settlement by Europeans north of Florida was on this island in 1604-05. Aerial photograph. 45. The Blaine House, Augusta, Maine. Official residence of Maine Governors since 1919 and a National Historic Landmark since 1964, this stately 28-room mansion was the home of James G. Blaine, Presidential Candidate in 1884. 46. Aerial view of Capitol Complex, Augusta, Maine. Included in this view are the Bulfinch-designed State Capitol Building, housing the State Legislative chambers; the State Office Building; and the new State-Library-Museum-Archives Building, dedicated in 1971. 47. Hendricks Head Light at West Southport, on the east side of the Sheepscot River, privately owned, is operated automatically. Aerial photograph. 48. This sign welcomes the traveler to the Lumberman's Museum located on the Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. 49. The Canada goose is a welcome visitor to the State of Maine. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 50. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Complex design by Edwin Larrabee Barnes. Photograph by John Veltri. 51. Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over Western Cove, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Photograph by Margot Heugebauer. 52. Gulls gather to survey afternoon activities at this pier at Stonington. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 53. The doll sized Rock Hill Village sits by Route 15 in Stonington and has attracted visitors near and far for decades. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 54. Bartlett's Market at Stonington, Maine, has served area residents since 1899. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 55. These sturdy fishing boats ride at their moorings at Stonington, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 56. Fishing boats ride at their moorings off Urquhart's Pier at Bucks Harbor, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 57. The East Machias Congregational church was built in 1836. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 58. Mallard Ducks in autumn plumage. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 59. Aerial view of Bangor, Maine. Photograph by Luther Phillips. Published by Donald B. Phillips. 60. Road Map of the Deer Isles on the Coast of Maine. 61. "We were still in Maine". Published by Donald B. Phillips. 62. Road Map showing the approaches to Deer Island (Isle), Maine. Published by Donald B. Phillips. |
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Description: Color postcards of Maine and surrounding region (New Brunswick, Canada). Several aerial photographs. Most photographs are by Augustus D. Phillips, unless otherwise specified. 1. Patten, the Northern Gateway to Baxter Park and the Southern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness is a lumbering and farming center. The Ashland road to the east of 2440' Mount Chase points north. Aerial photograph. 2. Between Stonington on Deer Isle and Crotch Island left, Deer Island Thorofare points a finger toward East Penobscot and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Summer Home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, now an international shrine. 4. Moose Peak Light on east end of Mistake Island is six miles south-east of Jonesport. Beyond Steel Harbor and Head Harbor Islands is Englishman Bay. 5. The fixed white light on Mulholland Point is a welcome guide to yachtsmen and fishermen who stem Lubec Narrows, that surges between Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and Lubec, Maine. 6. From the northern tip of Campobello Island, the fixed red light at East Quoddy Head marks the deep water turning point between the Bay of Fundy, right and Head Harbor passage to Quoddy Bay, left. 7. Looking northwest over Castine, home of the Maine Maritime Academy. This peninsula between Penobscot Bay left and Bagaduce River has been held successively by the Indians, French, Dutch, English and Americans. Aerial photograph. 8. Looking north across the inner harbor and village of Blue Hill toward the October clothed 940' mountain that inspired the name. Aerial photograph. 9. The Burnham Tavern, built in 1770 by Job Burnham is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with Revolutionary history. This museum, open to the public during the summer months, is listed on the Register of National Historic Places and is maintained by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. 10. These sturdy canoes on the sandy shore of West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream are manufactured locally. 11. Isolated, waveswept Saddleback Ledge Light guards the entrance to East Penobscot Bay. To the west is Brimstone Island and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 12. The waterfront of Eastport, Maine. This easternmost city in the United States is on Moose Island, that separates Quoddy Bay from Cobscook Bay. Between the city and Cobscook Bay is the airport. Aerial photograph. 13. West Quoddy Head Light overlooking the Bay of Fundy at the entrance to Quoddy Roads marks the easternmost point of land in the USA. Leaving Route 189 at Lubec, it is about four miles south to this spectacular spot. 14. Buck Harbor at South Brooksville in the East Penobscot Bay Region is one of Maine's finest. Deep water approach either side of Harbor Island. Eggemoggin Reach extends south east between the Maine land and the Deer Isles. Aerial photograph. 15. Browns Head Light on the north west point of Vinal Haven Island guards the western entrance to Fox Island Thorofare. Beyond the Sugar Leaves and Crabtree Point, on North Haven Island, the Camden Hills accentuate the beauty seen from this spectacular spot. 16. Busy Beals Island in Washington County has a thriving lobster business. The bridge from Beals joins the mainland at Jonesport. 17. Mark Island Light, as seen from Schoodic Point Road, graces the entrance to Winter Harbor. It is now a private residence. 18. This Old Lombard Loghauler, the "only one in captivity", is on exhibition at the Lumberman's Museum, Patten, Maine. 19. Libby Island Light, at the entrance to Machias Bay on Southwest Island, Washington County, one of the many Island Sentinels guarding the rockbound coast of Maine. Aerial photograph. 20. At Kokadjo, Maine, this sign, beside the road that joins Greenville with Millinocket, Patten, Baxter State Park and the Allagash wilderness, expresses the sentiments of all lovers of God's Country. 21. At South Branch Ponds in Baxter State Park, shelters are available. Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russel Pond. The Russel Pond Trail continues south between Russel Mountain and Turner Mountain, center, to Roaring Brook Camp Ground. Aerial photograph. 22. Middle Fowler Pond, in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park. The rainbow trout in this spring fed pond, nestled between Billfish Moutain and Bald Mountain, lure the fishermen over the three mile trail from the Mattagamon Road. Aerial photograph. 23. The Harbor at Stonington, on the southern shore of Deer Isle is sheltered from the southwest wind by Greens Head. Many lovely islands in this area. The Thoroughfare points towards Jericho Bay. 24. Mark Island Light in East Penobscot Bay is a welcome guide to fishermen and yachtsmen. Directly behind the lighthouse is Stonington and the entrance to Deer Island Thoroughfare. Aerial photograph. 25. Milbridge at the head of navigation on Narraguagus Bay. To the north, Cherryfield is at the head of tidewater on Narraguagus River. Aerial photograph. 26. At Prospect Harbor, the Light House and Astronautics Station illustrate the old and new methods of "Aid to navigation". 27. Ram Island Light. This flashing red light guides the mariner who uses Fisherman Island Passage. To the north is Ocean Point.. Aerial photograph. 28. Burnt Island Light on the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor was built in 1821. Aerial photograph. 29. The Cuckolds. This light, directly south of Cape Newagen is dearly loved by visitors to the Boothbay region. 30. Pemaquid Light. Pemaquid Point. The streaked, metamorphic rock on this whole point beckons many visitors. 31. At Sullivan, beside U.S. Highway One, this view across Frenchman Bay shows part of the Mount Desert Hills. 1532 foot Cadillac Mountain, center, in Bar Harbor, is the highest land on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A. 32. Bunkers Harbor, Maine. 33. Manticus Rock, on the Maine Coast, about 22 miles southeast of Rockland, is a favorite nesting place for seabirds, notably the Atlantic Puffin. This is a protected sanctuary. Aerial photograph (pilot George Robbins). 34. Thoreau Island, in Grand Lake Montagamon, commands an excellent view of Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. On his Allagash exploration of the Maine Woods, Henry David Thoreau, his companion and Indian guide Joe Polis, landed on this island July 30, 1857. Aerial photograph (pilot Rae Porter). 35. Allen Cove, Stonington. Lovely vistas in the Deer Isle region attract many famous artists. 36. Indian Island Light guards the entrance to Rockport Harbor. Aerial photograph. 37. Portland Head Light. This famous sentinel, built in 1790-1, guards the western approach to Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Its first lighthouse keeper was appointed by George Washington. 38. Blacksmith shop for lumber camp of the 1890's (left). Reproduction of lumber camp for small crew in 1820, built without a nail (right). Lumbermen's Museum, Patten, Maine. 39. Patten is a lumbering, farming and manufacturing center. This is the Northern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness. Main Street points north, east of Mount Chase. Aerial photograph. 40. Egg Rock Light, at the entrance to Frenchman Bay, with its flashing red beacon, may be seen from the Ocean Drive and from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine. Aerial photograph. 41. The Deer Isle Bridge over Eggemoggin Reach is the gateway to an artist's paradise and to the greatest concentration of small islands on the Maine Coast, also on the coast of the U.S.A. Aerial photograph. 42. The EVERETT LIBBY crossing Blue Hill Bay. This staunch steel craft is one of several such ferries that serve Maine's large island communities, such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Swans Island. Aerial photograph. 43. Prospect Harbor, Maine. The Lighthouse and the Astronautics Station represent the old and the new methods of aids to navigation. To the west is Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor. Aerial photograph. 44. Saint Croix Island, now a National Monument, is located 10 miles south of Calais in the St. Croix River. The first settlement by Europeans north of Florida was on this island in 1604-05. Aerial photograph. 45. The Blaine House, Augusta, Maine. Official residence of Maine Governors since 1919 and a National Historic Landmark since 1964, this stately 28-room mansion was the home of James G. Blaine, Presidential Candidate in 1884. 46. Aerial view of Capitol Complex, Augusta, Maine. Included in this view are the Bulfinch-designed State Capitol Building, housing the State Legislative chambers; the State Office Building; and the new State-Library-Museum-Archives Building, dedicated in 1971. 47. Hendricks Head Light at West Southport, on the east side of the Sheepscot River, privately owned, is operated automatically. Aerial photograph. 48. This sign welcomes the traveler to the Lumberman's Museum located on the Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. 49. The Canada goose is a welcome visitor to the State of Maine. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 50. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Complex design by Edwin Larrabee Barnes. Photograph by John Veltri. 51. Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over Western Cove, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Photograph by Margot Heugebauer. 52. Gulls gather to survey afternoon activities at this pier at Stonington. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 53. The doll sized Rock Hill Village sits by Route 15 in Stonington and has attracted visitors near and far for decades. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 54. Bartlett's Market at Stonington, Maine, has served area residents since 1899. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 55. These sturdy fishing boats ride at their moorings at Stonington, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 56. Fishing boats ride at their moorings off Urquhart's Pier at Bucks Harbor, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 57. The East Machias Congregational church was built in 1836. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 58. Mallard Ducks in autumn plumage. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 59. Aerial view of Bangor, Maine. Photograph by Luther Phillips. Published by Donald B. Phillips. 60. Road Map of the Deer Isles on the Coast of Maine. 61. "We were still in Maine". Published by Donald B. Phillips. 62. Road Map showing the approaches to Deer Island (Isle), Maine. Published by Donald B. Phillips. [show more] | |||||
| 1962 | Notes on construction in Northeast Harbor, Maine. |
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| Chronological notes on building (private and business) construction and land development in Northeast Harbor from 1925-1929 |
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Description: Chronological notes on building (private and business) construction and land development in Northeast Harbor from 1925-1929 | |||||
| 1494 | Early History and Personal Recollections of Northeast Harbor |
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| Cora Phillips Savage writes about the history of Northeast Harbor. GEN 0011 b: "Let's take a walk" by Emily Phillips Reynolds, 1975 (18 pages) |
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Description: Cora Phillips Savage writes about the history of Northeast Harbor. GEN 0011 b: "Let's take a walk" by Emily Phillips Reynolds, 1975 (18 pages) | ||||
| 7278 | Somesville |
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| Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia) | 
Description: Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia) | |||||||
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| 7337 | Hall Quarry |
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| The settlement of Hall Quarry in located in the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island and was home to a granite quarry. The quarry's location alongside of Somes Sound proved very beneficial, as it allowed the schooners to land very close to the quarry to load the granite and transport it to various ports. | 
Description: The settlement of Hall Quarry in located in the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island and was home to a granite quarry. The quarry's location alongside of Somes Sound proved very beneficial, as it allowed the schooners to land very close to the quarry to load the granite and transport it to various ports. | |||||||
| 7345 | Northeast Harbor |
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| The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community. | 
Description: The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community. | |||||||
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| 5014 | Smith Cottage, Mount Desert |
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| Looking north across Mill Pond to old Somes house near entrance to Oak Hill road. Shows horse cart on bridge Collected for "Mt. Desert: an Informal History" | 
Description: Looking north across Mill Pond to old Somes house near entrance to Oak Hill road. Shows horse cart on bridge Collected for "Mt. Desert: an Informal History" |
