B/W, matted, photograph looking west on South Shore Road with people and horse & buggies walking along road. Rock End Hotel is in background. Photograph taken from front of Kimball House. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: B/W, matted, photograph looking west on South Shore Road with people and horse & buggies walking along road. Rock End Hotel is in background. Photograph taken from front of Kimball House. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Shows Seal Harbor beach from Seaside Inn site. Note: Glen Cove Hotel pier at left center. Also shows steamboat dock and Little Cranberry Island in distance
Description: Shows Seal Harbor beach from Seaside Inn site. Note: Glen Cove Hotel pier at left center. Also shows steamboat dock and Little Cranberry Island in distance
In 1999 this house is known as "Little Orchard" on South Shore Rd. The Gilpatricks call it the "Tea Garden." Mrs. Gilpatrick was the post mistress of the kitchen post office. In late 1900's, property post office. In 1990's property of Mrs. D. Luke Hopkins. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: In 1999 this house is known as "Little Orchard" on South Shore Rd. The Gilpatricks call it the "Tea Garden." Mrs. Gilpatrick was the post mistress of the kitchen post office. In late 1900's, property post office. In 1990's property of Mrs. D. Luke Hopkins. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
B/W 5x7" photograph of the Rock End Hotel before 1909 addition viewed from Smallidge Point. On left is the Rock End Cottage. Boat house & dock in center was (a) J. Soulis carpentry shop, (b) Spurling's dock, (c) Lamson's dock. See also Item 5371 (original from which this photo was made)
Description: B/W 5x7" photograph of the Rock End Hotel before 1909 addition viewed from Smallidge Point. On left is the Rock End Cottage. Boat house & dock in center was (a) J. Soulis carpentry shop, (b) Spurling's dock, (c) Lamson's dock. See also Item 5371 (original from which this photo was made)
Description: Otter Creek wooden bridge from eastern shore. Collected for "Mount Desert: an Informal History". Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
B/W photograph of the original wooden St. Mary's Church taken from Kimball Rd. Photograph shows the north entrance, steps leading to east, sacristy, entrance and the bell tower (with bell.) Built in 1881, architect George Moffett.
Description: B/W photograph of the original wooden St. Mary's Church taken from Kimball Rd. Photograph shows the north entrance, steps leading to east, sacristy, entrance and the bell tower (with bell.) Built in 1881, architect George Moffett.
The original Northeast Harbor Library building was designed by Fred L. Savage. Chairman was Mr. Louis McLane. The library was seasonal until replaced in 1951.
Description: The original Northeast Harbor Library building was designed by Fred L. Savage. Chairman was Mr. Louis McLane. The library was seasonal until replaced in 1951.
Shows old steamboat wharf on Somes Sound. Shows old Sans Whitmore house (1992 William Newlin). Note: Branscom wharf at far left. Present "Thomaston House" is "from away".
Description: Shows old steamboat wharf on Somes Sound. Shows old Sans Whitmore house (1992 William Newlin). Note: Branscom wharf at far left. Present "Thomaston House" is "from away".
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.