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You searched for: Date: 1880s
Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
6880Union Church Property Deed
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
A copy of the deed signing over property to be used for erection and maintenance of a church to be called "The Union Church of Northeast Harbor".
  • Samuel Gilpatrick
  • 12-17-1887
  • photocopy
Description:
A copy of the deed signing over property to be used for erection and maintenance of a church to be called "The Union Church of Northeast Harbor".
2805Description and diagrams of 3 Davenport parcels
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
letter, Serena Hale Davenport to Belle Knowles rough sketches of Davenport lots; copy of deed
  • Serena Hale Davenport, Com. R. G. Davenport
  • post 1886
  • 9
Description:
letter, Serena Hale Davenport to Belle Knowles rough sketches of Davenport lots; copy of deed
1860Transcription of Letters from Stephen Manchester to Comfort Manchester Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letters written 1878-1884 to author's sister in Northeast Harbor. Transcribed by Robert E. Suminsby.
  • October 1995 (1884)
  • 9
  • typescript
Description:
Letters written 1878-1884 to author's sister in Northeast Harbor. Transcribed by Robert E. Suminsby.
6090Report of a Committee of the No. East Harbor Association for the Protection of the Woods from Fire
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Fire
  • Places
Report of a Committee of the No. East Harbor Association for the protection of the woods from fire, upon the forest fires on the Island of Mount Desert, Me., in the year 1883, with a brief record of the same, and some suggestions for the better protection of the woods in the future.
  • Northeast Harbor Association for the protection of the Woods from Fire
  • 1884
  • 8
  • pamphlet
  • good
Description:
Report of a Committee of the No. East Harbor Association for the protection of the woods from fire, upon the forest fires on the Island of Mount Desert, Me., in the year 1883, with a brief record of the same, and some suggestions for the better protection of the woods in the future.
1102Alteration and Addition to House for Moorfield Storey
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
See also item 1101, by Fred L. Savage.
  • Wheelwright and Haven
  • 1884-1885
  • Stornoway
  • South Shore Road
  • 7 sheets
  • tracing cloth, paper
Description:
See also item 1101, by Fred L. Savage.
7390Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Transportation, Carriage
In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton.
  • 1888
  • 60
  • 1 book with 36 photographs
  • very fragile
Description:
In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more]
1101House for Moorfield Storey
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
See also item 1102, by Wheelwright and Haven.
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1884-1885
  • Stornoway
  • South Shore Road
  • 6 sheets
  • tracing paper, tracing cloth, blueprint
Description:
See also item 1102, by Wheelwright and Haven.
7033Unknown House
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Brownstone house. Elevations, floor plans.
  • Fred L. Savage
  • ca. 1885-1886
  • 4
  • paper
  • good
Description:
Brownstone house. Elevations, floor plans.
1851Certificate of Marriage
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
Certificate of marriage of Manson Manchester and Flora A Brown at Tremont, ME. 3 cards stating the marriage date and their names. (Manchester Collection)
  • 11-14-1885
  • 4
  • manuscript
Description:
Certificate of marriage of Manson Manchester and Flora A Brown at Tremont, ME. 3 cards stating the marriage date and their names. (Manchester Collection)
6121Roadside Songs of Tuscany
  • Publication, Book
  • Francesca Alexander
  • 1885
  • 340
  • full bound vellum
1067House for S. D. Sargeant
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Small booklet (8 pages) with sketches of floor plans; colored elevations. Includes a folder containing correspondence and slides from an exhibit of these plans at the Portland Museum of Art in 2004: "The Maine Perspective: Architectural Drawings, 1875-1925", which focused on Shingle Style and the Colonial Revival period.
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1886-1888
  • Grasslands
  • Manchester Road
  • 34, 1 booklet
  • blueprint, tracing cloth, paper
Description:
Small booklet (8 pages) with sketches of floor plans; colored elevations. Includes a folder containing correspondence and slides from an exhibit of these plans at the Portland Museum of Art in 2004: "The Maine Perspective: Architectural Drawings, 1875-1925", which focused on Shingle Style and the Colonial Revival period.
6432Eastport & Passamaquoddy
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places
A Collection of Historical & Biographical Sketches.
  • William Henry Kilby
  • 1888
  • 34
Description:
A Collection of Historical & Biographical Sketches.
3720Cranberry Islands Property Map
  • Map
  • Places, Island
Copies from the Registry of Deeds from 1880.
  • 1880
  • 3 copies
  • MAP
Description:
Copies from the Registry of Deeds from 1880.
2486The Anchorage
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Floor plans blueprints of the original "Anchorage" in Seal Harbor. It was later torn down to build the Nelson Rockefeller house. Subsequently owned by Josephine Ford.
  • Rear Admiral Arent Schuyler Crowninshield
  • 1880s
  • 3
  • ARCH
Description:
Floor plans blueprints of the original "Anchorage" in Seal Harbor. It was later torn down to build the Nelson Rockefeller house. Subsequently owned by Josephine Ford.
2543Plan of Lands at Head of Somes Sound
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Sound
Lot map-2 blueprints and 1 parchment tracing, 21x25 1/2", of properties belonging to Grindle, Hale, Higgens, Hamor, Rich, Somes adjoining property of Budreaux in Somesville at the head of the sound.
  • E. M. Hamor
  • 1888
  • 3
  • MAP
Description:
Lot map-2 blueprints and 1 parchment tracing, 21x25 1/2", of properties belonging to Grindle, Hale, Higgens, Hamor, Rich, Somes adjoining property of Budreaux in Somesville at the head of the sound.
1191House at Indian Head, Northeast Harbor
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
4 blueprints, 5 blueprints stapled, 7 drawings loose. Gabled house with patterned shingles, columned piazza. Used by John Manchester III Inn. Stacy B. Lloyd, 1993. See also 0073 FLS (item 1072) and GHC 357 (item 2562)
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1880's
  • Indian Head
  • Indian Head
  • 24
  • blueprints, tracing cloths
Description:
4 blueprints, 5 blueprints stapled, 7 drawings loose. Gabled house with patterned shingles, columned piazza. Used by John Manchester III Inn. Stacy B. Lloyd, 1993. See also 0073 FLS (item 1072) and GHC 357 (item 2562)
4895Frank E. Manchester
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Young boy in gown, approximately 6 months old. Portrait (MAN 29)
  • E. S. Dunshee, Boston, MA
  • 1887
  • 2 photographs
Description:
Young boy in gown, approximately 6 months old. Portrait (MAN 29)
3017Share Transfer: H. Edwin Stanley vs. Levi B. Wyman et al.
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
  • H. Edwin Stanley
  • 1880
  • 2
  • Deed
3191Deed: Charles H. Frazier to Northeast Harbor Water Company
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
  • People
  • Charles H. Frazier
  • 1883
  • 2
  • Deed
3201Deed: Charles H. Frazier to Samuel K. Whiting
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Land
  • People
"Ober Lot"
  • Charles H. Frazier
  • 1887
  • 2
  • Deed
Description:
"Ober Lot"
3202Deed: Charles H. Frazier to George J. Joy
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Land
  • People
Sale of "78 acre lot". Sketch of "78 acre lot" and adjacent lots.
  • Charles H. Frazier
  • 1886
  • 2
  • Deed
Description:
Sale of "78 acre lot". Sketch of "78 acre lot" and adjacent lots.
2094Clippings
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • People
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
  • 1884
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
2453Divisions of Benjamin Richardson Estate (Plan B)
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
Lot maps A & B (20x16", tissue) showing divisions of Somesville property in the estate of Benjamin Richardson. Includes Richardsons, Wasgatt, Stevens, Pray (fragile!)
  • L. A. Wyman
  • 1888
  • 2
  • MAP
  • fragile, damaged
Description:
Lot maps A & B (20x16", tissue) showing divisions of Somesville property in the estate of Benjamin Richardson. Includes Richardsons, Wasgatt, Stevens, Pray (fragile!)
1068Addition to House for S. D. Sargeant
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
The 2 blueprints are photographic prints of the building. Booklet with 4 elevations, 3 plans, and 2 coers. graphite, ink and washes on heavy xove paper.
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1886-1888
  • Grasslands
  • Manchester Road
  • 17 sheets
  • blueprint, tracing paper
Description:
The 2 blueprints are photographic prints of the building. Booklet with 4 elevations, 3 plans, and 2 coers. graphite, ink and washes on heavy xove paper.
1020Addition to House for Lieut. R. G. Davenport
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
1 folder of notes and sketches. Addition 1887.
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1887
  • Rock Crest
  • Peabody Drive
  • 15 sheets
  • tracing papers
Description:
1 folder of notes and sketches. Addition 1887.