A history of Early Mount Desert Homes, the Manchester family, the Hadlock family and the Smallidge family. The Manchesters were first to establish a permanent home in Northeast Harbor.
Description: A history of Early Mount Desert Homes, the Manchester family, the Hadlock family and the Smallidge family. The Manchesters were first to establish a permanent home in Northeast Harbor.
Brief article about the sale of "Anchorage" brokered by Sotheby Parke Bernet Galleries, summer home of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller until 1979. Photographs of the Rockefellers relaxing at home. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1978.
Description: Brief article about the sale of "Anchorage" brokered by Sotheby Parke Bernet Galleries, summer home of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller until 1979. Photographs of the Rockefellers relaxing at home. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1978.
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.
Although their Mount Desert summer home was palatial in scale, the Rockefellers came to Seal Harbor each year to enjoy the simple life. This article describes their life.
Description: Although their Mount Desert summer home was palatial in scale, the Rockefellers came to Seal Harbor each year to enjoy the simple life. This article describes their life.
Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field.
Description: Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field.
Brief notes of Hattie Springer about several homes & properties on Sutton Island. Families names: Moore, Lamb, Bunker, Wheelwright, Gilley, Lancaster, & Black
Description: Brief notes of Hattie Springer about several homes & properties on Sutton Island. Families names: Moore, Lamb, Bunker, Wheelwright, Gilley, Lancaster, & Black
Copy of article of John Gordon's interview with Martha Stewart about living in Maine, what she likes to do, places she likes to go, and her love of her home, "Skylands", in Seal Harbor.
Description: Copy of article of John Gordon's interview with Martha Stewart about living in Maine, what she likes to do, places she likes to go, and her love of her home, "Skylands", in Seal Harbor.
Description: Beside the Union Church, before addition. Group is kindergarten class. Site now Wadsworth Park. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Structures, Civic, Public, Public Safety, Fire Station
Northeast Harbor Fire Co. on Summit Rd. between present (2009) bank and S. R. Tracy Co. Four men in Photograph; two are S. R. Tracy & John C. Peddar. A hand tank and hose cart are outside. Small building in rear (left) was the jail house. Reprint of Photo 0219 JM.
Structures, Civic, Public, Public Safety, Fire Station
Creator:
Julia G. Manchester
Date:
after 1903
Place:
Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Collection:
Photograph
Object ID:
Photo 1581
Location:
Photograph Filing Cabinet
Description: Northeast Harbor Fire Co. on Summit Rd. between present (2009) bank and S. R. Tracy Co. Four men in Photograph; two are S. R. Tracy & John C. Peddar. A hand tank and hose cart are outside. Small building in rear (left) was the jail house. Reprint of Photo 0219 JM.
Structures, Civic, Public, Public Safety, Fire Station
The tall structure was a Fire department hose and bell tower. Roadway at left of Tracy's Paint Shop. Library also has 3 enlargements by William Hocker. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Structures, Civic, Public, Public Safety, Fire Station
Creator:
Julia G. Manchester
Date:
1897 or 1898
Place:
Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Collection:
Photograph
Object ID:
Photo 0219 JM
Location:
Photograph Filing Cabinet
Description: The tall structure was a Fire department hose and bell tower. Roadway at left of Tracy's Paint Shop. Library also has 3 enlargements by William Hocker. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
Series of pictures of house, gardens and view. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Loeb, 927 Fifth Avenue, NYC. 1923 "Malmor" 1926 "Windy Brow" 1931 "Sunset Hill" 1941 "Sunset Ledge" Photo 0948 a: Rear view of house from pool in garden. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 b: Side of house viewed from 2 car garage, also equipped for sleeping Photo 0948 c: Front door to house. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 d: Partial view from back of house overlooking mountains. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 e: Mrs. Morris Loeb. A corner of rock garden Photo 0948 f: Mrs. Morris Loeb. Pool fed by running water turned on by faucet at house. Garden back of house Photo 0948 g: Part of rock garden Photo 0948 h: Partial view from back of house
Description: Series of pictures of house, gardens and view. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Loeb, 927 Fifth Avenue, NYC. 1923 "Malmor" 1926 "Windy Brow" 1931 "Sunset Hill" 1941 "Sunset Ledge" Photo 0948 a: Rear view of house from pool in garden. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 b: Side of house viewed from 2 car garage, also equipped for sleeping Photo 0948 c: Front door to house. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 d: Partial view from back of house overlooking mountains. Mrs. Morris Loeb Photo 0948 e: Mrs. Morris Loeb. A corner of rock garden Photo 0948 f: Mrs. Morris Loeb. Pool fed by running water turned on by faucet at house. Garden back of house Photo 0948 g: Part of rock garden Photo 0948 h: Partial view from back of house [show more]