Description: From Ox Hill area. MOUNT DESERT started service in 1886 and was replaced by J. T. MORSE in 1904. Collected for "Mt. Desert: an Informal History"
B/W Photograph of the 3-mast schooner, Rebecca Douglas, docked at the Seal Harbor coal wharf in Seal Harbor (Nelson Rockefeller Estate). The Seaside and Glen Cove Hotels are in the background. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: B/W Photograph of the 3-mast schooner, Rebecca Douglas, docked at the Seal Harbor coal wharf in Seal Harbor (Nelson Rockefeller Estate). The Seaside and Glen Cove Hotels are in the background. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: FDR's white schooner yacht, Sewanna (far right). Nelson Rockefeller's yacht, Wenonah on mooring (just right of the pier). Scanned photograph.
Length of dock with several delivery trucks and cars steamer J. T. Morse across head of dock. The dock later became the Acadia pier, restaurant run by George Hadlock. Eastern Steamship Co. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: Length of dock with several delivery trucks and cars steamer J. T. Morse across head of dock. The dock later became the Acadia pier, restaurant run by George Hadlock. Eastern Steamship Co. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Shows chain-drive Mack open cab delivery truck and several men in front of dock building. Location was near site of current town dock. For book Mount Desert, 1989
Description: Shows chain-drive Mack open cab delivery truck and several men in front of dock building. Location was near site of current town dock. For book Mount Desert, 1989
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest B. Dane's house in Seal Harbor. The name of home was "Glengariff ". This information came from Historical Society, Bar Harbor. Photograph is a photocopy.
Description: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest B. Dane's house in Seal Harbor. The name of home was "Glengariff ". This information came from Historical Society, Bar Harbor. Photograph is a photocopy.
Berry Cliff owned by Dr. E. Stillman. Right of picture is Bishop Mackay-Smith's cottage. Stillman bought the 6 acres from Eliot, left side is Harbor Creek, house demolished in 1950's
Description: Berry Cliff owned by Dr. E. Stillman. Right of picture is Bishop Mackay-Smith's cottage. Stillman bought the 6 acres from Eliot, left side is Harbor Creek, house demolished in 1950's
Sometimes Sea Cliff. Built 1895 for Eugene S. Bristol of New Haven, CT. Architect I. H. Green 1986 owner - Elizabeth Pulverman. Includes paper letter from J. Dwight Dana.
Description: Sometimes Sea Cliff. Built 1895 for Eugene S. Bristol of New Haven, CT. Architect I. H. Green 1986 owner - Elizabeth Pulverman. Includes paper letter from J. Dwight Dana.
1914-24 owned by the Bishop William T. Manning, NYC (later Bishop of NY). 1925-40 Morris Clothier, Villa Nova, PA. About 1930 Manning moved to Somesville to "The Old House" opposite the Library.
Description: 1914-24 owned by the Bishop William T. Manning, NYC (later Bishop of NY). 1925-40 Morris Clothier, Villa Nova, PA. About 1930 Manning moved to Somesville to "The Old House" opposite the Library.
1934-35 listed to Beauchamp E. Smith, York PA. Only reference to Marcus is 1932, "Stinson Cottage". Photos 0955 a-j: Exterior views of house Photos 0955 k-m: Interior views of house Photos 0955 n-o: View from the house
Description: 1934-35 listed to Beauchamp E. Smith, York PA. Only reference to Marcus is 1932, "Stinson Cottage". Photos 0955 a-j: Exterior views of house Photos 0955 k-m: Interior views of house Photos 0955 n-o: View from the house
Built 1901, architect Grosvenor Atterbury. 1901-1915 owner Dr. Christian Herter, NYC. Also called "Herter Cottage". 1923-present (1986) Doctor and Mrs. James B. Murphy. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey (Seal Harbor), No. 62 Chas A. Townsend, Belfast, Maine
Description: Built 1901, architect Grosvenor Atterbury. 1901-1915 owner Dr. Christian Herter, NYC. Also called "Herter Cottage". 1923-present (1986) Doctor and Mrs. James B. Murphy. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey (Seal Harbor), No. 62 Chas A. Townsend, Belfast, Maine
Just past the entrance to Little Long Pond, land was sold to Rockefeller. First plan for the site was for a public park - now site of David Rockefeller Jr. home.
Description: Just past the entrance to Little Long Pond, land was sold to Rockefeller. First plan for the site was for a public park - now site of David Rockefeller Jr. home.
Description: Side view of Wolfe estate, taken from Peabody Drive, near Seal Harbor. Trees and fence in foreground, house in background, partially obscured.