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)
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.
The Green Mountain Railway was finalized in 1883 by Frank H. Clergue of Bangor, Maine. It was 6,300 feet long and started on the shores of Eagle Lake. Its cost was $110.000. It closed down in 1893 after only 10 years of operation. (From Item 2162).
Description: The Green Mountain Railway was finalized in 1883 by Frank H. Clergue of Bangor, Maine. It was 6,300 feet long and started on the shores of Eagle Lake. Its cost was $110.000. It closed down in 1893 after only 10 years of operation. (From Item 2162).
Pine Island also known as Bar Island. John B. Pine donated cabin and island to National Park. Island is at the head of Somes Sound Photo 0744 a: view from cabin window Photo 0744 b: cabin commanding a view of entire Sound and Mountains Photo 0744 c: piazza of log house overlooking Somes Sound Photo 0744 d: view from piazza of log house Photo 0744 e: view of boat landing and camp Photo 0744 f: view of log house from Sound
Description: Pine Island also known as Bar Island. John B. Pine donated cabin and island to National Park. Island is at the head of Somes Sound Photo 0744 a: view from cabin window Photo 0744 b: cabin commanding a view of entire Sound and Mountains Photo 0744 c: piazza of log house overlooking Somes Sound Photo 0744 d: view from piazza of log house Photo 0744 e: view of boat landing and camp Photo 0744 f: view of log house from Sound
Assume this property was on sale through Knowles Realty as a site for a summer cottage. Photo 1148 a: View looking north from West Point Photo 1148 b: West Point south side showing shell heap Photo 1148 c: View from south shore of West Point, taken from shell heap Photo 1148 d: View looking east from West Point
Description: Assume this property was on sale through Knowles Realty as a site for a summer cottage. Photo 1148 a: View looking north from West Point Photo 1148 b: West Point south side showing shell heap Photo 1148 c: View from south shore of West Point, taken from shell heap Photo 1148 d: View looking east from West Point
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.