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4704Wild Cliff, Seal Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Built by Bishop Alexander MacKay-Smith, Washington DC listed from 1914-36. Then listed under Charles Marlatt of Washington DC from 1937-41. Property demolished, sold to Rockefeller. David Rockefeller Sr. planned a public park and started to develop it before he died. Property then became the home of David Rockefeller Jr. See also "Wildcliff".
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Peabody Drive (Old County Road)
  • 3 photographs
Description:
Built by Bishop Alexander MacKay-Smith, Washington DC listed from 1914-36. Then listed under Charles Marlatt of Washington DC from 1937-41. Property demolished, sold to Rockefeller. David Rockefeller Sr. planned a public park and started to develop it before he died. Property then became the home of David Rockefeller Jr. See also "Wildcliff".
4709McLean Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
3 views of cottage. Cottage is No. 46 on 1928 Knowles map
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Summit Road
  • 3 photographs, 2 negatives
Description:
3 views of cottage. Cottage is No. 46 on 1928 Knowles map
4712Alderleigh, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • South Shore Road
  • 10 photographs, 4 duplicates, 8 negatives
Description:
1916-1941 owned by John S. Melcher, 106 Lafayette St. NYC. Burned in 1947. No. 105 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Photos 0968 d-h: Living Room Photos 0968 i + j: View from porch showing part of the beautiful garden, with vista toward the sea
4714Arthur Gilpatrick Farm
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Farmhouse
In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • 1 photograph
Description:
In 1906 panoramic photograph on file the barn is much further back on property, so it must have been moved. The land where the barn was located is now the Astor cottage.
4715Miramar, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Huntington Way
  • 17 photographs, 1 negative
Description:
Built 1891 owner C. A. Wesson, NYC rented for a month 1928 Knowles map No. 165 Historic Survey 1986 No. 44 1986 owner Dr. Paul Vignos 6-16-2018: V. Kelly Bellis sent us information about the original owners Charles Howland Wesson (1840-1873) and Miss Emma M. Leland, who he married in 1869.
4716Ogston House, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Harborside Road
  • 5 photographs (3 duplicates), 3 negatives
Description:
Name changed to "Hillside Cottage": Fred Savage design. Original owner Mrs. R. Ogston, Washington, DC. 1986 owner Dr. Robert Tilson. See '86 Historic Properties Survey no. 82
4717Moore Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
1921 rented to Leonard Beale, St. David's, PA
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Lookout Way
  • 1 photograph, 2 duplicates
Description:
1921 rented to Leonard Beale, St. David's, PA
4720Westover, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Schoolhouse Ledge
  • 1 photograph, 2 negatives
Description:
Built 1902 for Susan English, NYC. Frank Moss; Herbert Lyman; Lydia Lyman. Architect: William Price. 1986 owner John Samaras; 1997 William Wister Jr. (actual spelling is Wistar). No. 180 in Historic Properties Survey.
4721Miradero, Seal Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
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
  • Chas A. Townsend
  • 1920's
  • County Road
  • 2 photographs
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
4722Murray Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Manchester Road
  • 1 negative
Description:
No. 5 on 1928 Knowles Map; right across from Golf Club. Owned by J. Archibald Murray, 5th Ave. NYC. Sold in 1936. 1937 renamed "Alderlea/Alderleigh", then burned in 1947. 1998 owned by Gary Comer, renamed "Valley Cove".
4725Sand Point, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Large prefabricated cottage built in 1928, razed in 1942. No. 2 in 1928 Knowles Map. 1st owner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newhall, Conestoga, PA. 1929 named "Sand Point". 1940 Newhalls moved to Somesville. 1941 rented to Armory S. Carhart who bought it in 1942. Later owned by Graves.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Sargeant Drive
  • 8 photographs, 3 clippings, 2 duplicates
Description:
Large prefabricated cottage built in 1928, razed in 1942. No. 2 in 1928 Knowles Map. 1st owner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newhall, Conestoga, PA. 1929 named "Sand Point". 1940 Newhalls moved to Somesville. 1941 rented to Armory S. Carhart who bought it in 1942. Later owned by Graves.
4727Sea Flat or Newbold Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Manchester Road
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
Description:
1920 first listing of Newbold cottage and/or bungalow. Owned by Arthur E. Newbold, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The name Sea Flat is late 1920's-1930's. Family are all musicians hence "C-flat"
4729Otis Ober House, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • 3 Harborside Road
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
4731Over-the-Way, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • South Shore Road
  • 2 photographs, 1 negative
Description:
Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
4734Aunt Hannah's Pasture, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Smallidge Point
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
Description:
Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
4736Out-of-the-Woods, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built 1912, architects: Perkins & Betton. Original owner J. T. Gardiner, Albany, NY. 1986 owner Douglas Dillon. Cottage renamed " Sea Watch"
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • South Shore Road
  • 3 photographs, 1 duplicate, 2 negatives
Description:
Built 1912, architects: Perkins & Betton. Original owner J. T. Gardiner, Albany, NY. 1986 owner Douglas Dillon. Cottage renamed " Sea Watch"
4737Phillips Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built in 1889-90 by Fred Savage original owner Fred Phillips. Added to in 1901. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Asticou Way
  • 2 photographs, 1 duplicate
Description:
Built in 1889-90 by Fred Savage original owner Fred Phillips. Added to in 1901. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
4740Grasslands, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Manchester Road
  • 2 photographs, 2 negatives
Description:
Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
4742Ralph Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Listed as a Fred Savage design in 1986 Historic Properties Survey original owner I. E. Ralph Originally a year-round home.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Kimball Way
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
Description:
Listed as a Fred Savage design in 1986 Historic Properties Survey original owner I. E. Ralph Originally a year-round home.
4743Fermata Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built in 1890 by Fred Savage design. Original owner Harold Randolph, Boston. 1986 owner Michael Dennis. 7 interiors, 2 exteriors - interesting antique furniture. No. 74 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Mr. Randolph was with the Boston Symphony and named the cottage "Fermata" which means pause, the length of which is at the discretion of the conductor. Photo 1040 b: One end of the piazza overlooking the harbor Photo 1040 c - d: Portion of living room Photo 1040 e: End of living room Photo 1040 f: Dining room Photo 1040 g - h: One of the bedrooms Photo 1040 i: View of house - note house roof below the + sign
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Harborside Road
  • 9 photographs
Description:
Built in 1890 by Fred Savage design. Original owner Harold Randolph, Boston. 1986 owner Michael Dennis. 7 interiors, 2 exteriors - interesting antique furniture. No. 74 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Mr. Randolph was with the Boston Symphony and named the cottage "Fermata" which means pause, the length of which is at the discretion of the conductor. Photo 1040 b: One end of the piazza overlooking the harbor Photo 1040 c - d: Portion of living room Photo 1040 e: End of living room Photo 1040 f: Dining room Photo 1040 g - h: One of the bedrooms Photo 1040 i: View of house - note house roof below the + sign [show more]
4755Savage Cottage, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • 33 Harborside Road
  • 3 photographs, 2 negatives
Description:
Built in 1900 by Fred Savage for George Savage as rental. Renamed Fiddler's Green by Clement McGillicuddy. It is now called Summerhouse. See also Item 2478
4757Seventh Heaven Cottage or Green House, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built 1898. Architect: J. A. Peckham. 1st owner: Elliott Schneck, Baltimore. 1986 owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newhall.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Harborside Road
  • 3 negatives
Description:
Built 1898. Architect: J. A. Peckham. 1st owner: Elliott Schneck, Baltimore. 1986 owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newhall.
4758Shell Heap, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Built in 1897. Original owner: Thomas Wasgatt. Bought by Peabody/Shattuck. 1999 house shared by Francis and Grigsby Peabody. No. 203 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Photo 1074 b: Front entrance of main house Photo 1074 c: House as seen from the road Photo 1074 e: Virginia Peabody (later Shattuck) Photo 1074 g: The houses from the water. Boat house on shore
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Peabody Drive
  • 7 photographs, 14 duplicates
Description:
Built in 1897. Original owner: Thomas Wasgatt. Bought by Peabody/Shattuck. 1999 house shared by Francis and Grigsby Peabody. No. 203 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Photo 1074 b: Front entrance of main house Photo 1074 c: House as seen from the road Photo 1074 e: Virginia Peabody (later Shattuck) Photo 1074 g: The houses from the water. Boat house on shore
4764Smallidge Homestead, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Built 1880s for Josiah Smallidge. 1999 owner John Pierrepont.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • The Elms
  • Summit Road
  • 2 photographs
Description:
Built 1880s for Josiah Smallidge. 1999 owner John Pierrepont.
4767Smith Bungalow, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Bungalow
Rented as Smith Bungalow or Cottage from ca. 1919. No. 142 on 1928 Knowles cottage map.
  • Knowles Company
  • 1920's
  • Rock End Road
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
Description:
Rented as Smith Bungalow or Cottage from ca. 1919. No. 142 on 1928 Knowles cottage map.