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2169Development, Shaping the future of our communities
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
A compilation of articles on the development of the Mount Desert Island area which appeared in the Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987 (2 copies).
  • David Outerbridge
  • 8/23/1987
  • newspaper
Description:
A compilation of articles on the development of the Mount Desert Island area which appeared in the Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987 (2 copies).
2920Town road ways at Cranberry Isles, 1912
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Town
Description of roadways.
  • 1912
  • notice
Description:
Description of roadways.
6979GXS Collection - Maps and Blueprints
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Folder 6 A Map of Mount Desert Island, issued by the Mt. Desert Chamber of Commerce, 1938. Illustrations and descriptive text on verso. Folder 6a A Map of Mount Desert Island, issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Bar Harbor, Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor, 1950. Illustrations and descriptive text on verso. Folder 7 The Maine Art Museum Trail, map and brochure listing museums around Maine, 2015. Folder 8 Blueprint with first and second floor plans for George S. Talcott house at Seal Harbor, ME, Clayton B. Roath, undated. Folder 40 Map of Seal Harbor. Folder 45 (no image) Architectural Drawing: blueprints of “Cedar Cliff”, house of G. L. Stebbins, Seal Harbor, Maine (very fragile).
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Folder 6 A Map of Mount Desert Island, issued by the Mt. Desert Chamber of Commerce, 1938. Illustrations and descriptive text on verso. Folder 6a A Map of Mount Desert Island, issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Bar Harbor, Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor, 1950. Illustrations and descriptive text on verso. Folder 7 The Maine Art Museum Trail, map and brochure listing museums around Maine, 2015. Folder 8 Blueprint with first and second floor plans for George S. Talcott house at Seal Harbor, ME, Clayton B. Roath, undated. Folder 40 Map of Seal Harbor. Folder 45 (no image) Architectural Drawing: blueprints of “Cedar Cliff”, house of G. L. Stebbins, Seal Harbor, Maine (very fragile). [show more]
6147Town of Cranberry Isles Annual Report
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • 1972
  • 40
  • pamphlet
2049Manchester and Branscom Family History
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Vessels, Steamboat
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
  • 17 pages, 2 CDs
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]
5497Bar Harbor Village
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Sepia Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street in the foreground is Mount Desert Street. Update 6/19/21: According to Mr. Daniel Pyle (current organist/music-director at St. Saviour’s) this photograph, which shows the original church-building, must date from sometime after 1878 (when the first building was completed) and 1885, when building of the current structure must have started (it was completed in 1886).
  • 1871-74
Description:
Sepia Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street in the foreground is Mount Desert Street. Update 6/19/21: According to Mr. Daniel Pyle (current organist/music-director at St. Saviour’s) this photograph, which shows the original church-building, must date from sometime after 1878 (when the first building was completed) and 1885, when building of the current structure must have started (it was completed in 1886). [show more]
5927Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park...
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Sound
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Civic, Sports Structure, Swimming Pool
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
6 postcards adhered to mount with stand. Handwritten captions under each postcard. 1: Seal Harbor, Acadia Nation Park, Mt. Desert Island, Maine 2: Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor, Maine 3: Northeast Harbor, Maine 4: Bear Island 5: Somes Sound, Mt. Desert Island, Maine, Acadia National Park 6: Swimming Pool, Northeast Harbor, Maine Missing
Description:
6 postcards adhered to mount with stand. Handwritten captions under each postcard. 1: Seal Harbor, Acadia Nation Park, Mt. Desert Island, Maine 2: Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor, Maine 3: Northeast Harbor, Maine 4: Bear Island 5: Somes Sound, Mt. Desert Island, Maine, Acadia National Park 6: Swimming Pool, Northeast Harbor, Maine Missing
6994Larry Wescott Postcard Collection
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat
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.
  • Augustus D. Phillips, Robert Charlton, John Veltri, Margot Heugebauer, Donald B. Phillips, Luther Phillips
  • 62 Postcards
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]
2041Hancock County... a Rockbound Paradise
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.
  • Connie Jellison
  • 1990
  • 5
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.
2080History of Town of Mount Desert via 1881 Colby & Stuart Map
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map. Brief chronological list from 1789-1848 and a list of map's inaccuracies. Several maps show all the island's towns.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 2003
  • 21
Description:
History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map. Brief chronological list from 1789-1848 and a list of map's inaccuracies. Several maps show all the island's towns.
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
"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.
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
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]
6968GXS Collection - Postcards 1-60
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
Postcards: 1. Art Building, Bar Harbor 2. High School Building, Bar Harbor 3. Devilstone, Bar Harbor 4. Hardy's Point Shore, Bar Harbor 5. Entrance Kenarden Lodge, Bar Harbor 6. Italian Garden, Bar Harbor 7. The Louisburg, Bar Harbor 8. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 9. Highbrook Cottage, Bar Harbor 10. The Louisburg, Bar Harbor 11. The Tides, Bar Harbor 12. Chatwold, Bar Harbor 13. Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor 14. Egg Rock Light, Bar Harbor 15. The Maine Coast from Camden to Bar Harbor 16. Panorama of Bar Harbor 17. Egg Rock Light, Bar Harbor 18. Main St, Southwest Harbor 19. Cong Church, Southwest Harbor 20. Greetings from Northeast Harbor 21. Village Green, Bar Harbor 22. Dirigo House, Southwest Harbor 23. Cottage, Northeast Harbor 24. Main St, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1912) 25. Pastime Theater and Main St, Northeast Harbor, (ca. 1921) 26. Masonic Holmes Building, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1921) 27. Main St, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1912) 28. Mount Desert Rock Light 29. Mt. Desert, Bass Harbor Head Light 30. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 31. Bear Island Lighthouse, Mt. Desert 32. Catholic Church, Bar Harbor 33. Mountain Near Camps, Bar Harbor 34. Union Meeting House 1852, Somesville 35. Bar Harbor in 1874 36. Steamer Cimbria 37. The Walk, Bar Harbor 38. View of Inner Frenchman’s Bay and Boating Co, Bar Harbor 39. Bird eye view of Bar Harbor 40. Docks at Bar Harbor 41. Bar Harbor 42. The Indian Village (ca. 1907) 43. Main St looking North, Bar Harbor (ca. 1909) 44. Rockhurst Motel, Bar Harbor 45. Rock End Hotel, Northeast Harbor 46. A glimpse of Northeast Harbor 47. Northeast Harbor Library 48. The Public Library, Northeast Harbor 49. Cleftstone Manor Motor Inn, Bar Harbor 50. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 51. Main St, Seal Harbor 52. Harbor View from Seaside Veranda, Seal Harbor 53. Skyland, Summer Home of Edsel Ford, Seal Harbor 54. Jordan Pond House, Seal Harbor 55. Main St and Post Office, Seal Harbor 56. Congregational Church, Seal Harbor 57. The Arch Bridge and Sea Cliff Drive, Seal Harbor 58. In the Kennedy Gardens, Bar Harbor 59. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 60. Frenchman's Bay Lodge, Winter Harbor Updated August 1st, 2018
Description:
Postcards: 1. Art Building, Bar Harbor 2. High School Building, Bar Harbor 3. Devilstone, Bar Harbor 4. Hardy's Point Shore, Bar Harbor 5. Entrance Kenarden Lodge, Bar Harbor 6. Italian Garden, Bar Harbor 7. The Louisburg, Bar Harbor 8. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 9. Highbrook Cottage, Bar Harbor 10. The Louisburg, Bar Harbor 11. The Tides, Bar Harbor 12. Chatwold, Bar Harbor 13. Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor 14. Egg Rock Light, Bar Harbor 15. The Maine Coast from Camden to Bar Harbor 16. Panorama of Bar Harbor 17. Egg Rock Light, Bar Harbor 18. Main St, Southwest Harbor 19. Cong Church, Southwest Harbor 20. Greetings from Northeast Harbor 21. Village Green, Bar Harbor 22. Dirigo House, Southwest Harbor 23. Cottage, Northeast Harbor 24. Main St, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1912) 25. Pastime Theater and Main St, Northeast Harbor, (ca. 1921) 26. Masonic Holmes Building, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1921) 27. Main St, Northeast Harbor (ca. 1912) 28. Mount Desert Rock Light 29. Mt. Desert, Bass Harbor Head Light 30. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 31. Bear Island Lighthouse, Mt. Desert 32. Catholic Church, Bar Harbor 33. Mountain Near Camps, Bar Harbor 34. Union Meeting House 1852, Somesville 35. Bar Harbor in 1874 36. Steamer Cimbria 37. The Walk, Bar Harbor 38. View of Inner Frenchman’s Bay and Boating Co, Bar Harbor 39. Bird eye view of Bar Harbor 40. Docks at Bar Harbor 41. Bar Harbor 42. The Indian Village (ca. 1907) 43. Main St looking North, Bar Harbor (ca. 1909) 44. Rockhurst Motel, Bar Harbor 45. Rock End Hotel, Northeast Harbor 46. A glimpse of Northeast Harbor 47. Northeast Harbor Library 48. The Public Library, Northeast Harbor 49. Cleftstone Manor Motor Inn, Bar Harbor 50. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 51. Main St, Seal Harbor 52. Harbor View from Seaside Veranda, Seal Harbor 53. Skyland, Summer Home of Edsel Ford, Seal Harbor 54. Jordan Pond House, Seal Harbor 55. Main St and Post Office, Seal Harbor 56. Congregational Church, Seal Harbor 57. The Arch Bridge and Sea Cliff Drive, Seal Harbor 58. In the Kennedy Gardens, Bar Harbor 59. Malvern Hotel, Bar Harbor 60. Frenchman's Bay Lodge, Winter Harbor Updated August 1st, 2018 [show more]
3740Town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island
  • Map
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
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.
  • 1
  • MAP
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.
4816Main Street, Islesford
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • Mark T. Cole
  • 1985
  • 4 photographs, 1 copy
4166Islesford, Little Cranberry Island
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
Looking south from the tower of the Islesford Hotel. Shows intersection between the Woodlawn and Gilley Beach Roads. Names homeowners.
  • Isaac T. Moore
Description:
Looking south from the tower of the Islesford Hotel. Shows intersection between the Woodlawn and Gilley Beach Roads. Names homeowners.
4164Islesford, Little Cranberry Island
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
Little Cranberry Island. The trees were planted by Nathanial Gott. Houses from left: William Young's; Nate Stanley's, Hotel Islesford; Arthur Spurling's.
  • Isaac T. Moore
  • 1904
Description:
Little Cranberry Island. The trees were planted by Nathanial Gott. Houses from left: William Young's; Nate Stanley's, Hotel Islesford; Arthur Spurling's.
5498Bar Harbor Village
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
B/W Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street toward the right is Mount Desert Street.
  • 1881
Description:
B/W Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street toward the right is Mount Desert Street.
1960Towns of Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
Explaining formation of towns & dates these occurred. It also gives a more detailed description of the Town of Mount Desert & services offered.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 1
  • typescript
Description:
Explaining formation of towns & dates these occurred. It also gives a more detailed description of the Town of Mount Desert & services offered.