Description: Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
Description: A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.
Description: A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.
Book containing a collection of seventeen Reef Point Garden Bulletins: August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, August 1955, June 1956 (No. 15), June 1956 (No. 16), Vol. 1 No. 17.
Description: Book containing a collection of seventeen Reef Point Garden Bulletins: August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, August 1955, June 1956 (No. 15), June 1956 (No. 16), Vol. 1 No. 17.
About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Description: About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Description: Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
Description: Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
Study of summer visitors' facilities in the Town of Mount Desert. It was prepared for the Summer-Year Round Planning Committee of the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce.
Description: Study of summer visitors' facilities in the Town of Mount Desert. It was prepared for the Summer-Year Round Planning Committee of the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce.
A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Description: A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069.
Description: Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069.
Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
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.
Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island.
Description: Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island.
Description: Purpose of the plan is to define ANP's management philosophy to guide management decisions over the next 15-20 years. Includes maps and drawings.
Book with views Bar Harbor, the history and photographs of town and park. 1. Our beautiful Athletic Field 2. Looking North from Great Head 3. On the Kebo Links 4. Sand Beach from Beehive Mountain 5. Kebo Valley Gulf Clubhouse and Links 6. The Tarn, Lafayette National Park 7. Anemone Cave on the Ocean Drive 8. Malverne Cottages, Kebo Street 9. Beehive Mountain 10. / 11 . Panoramic views of Bar Harbor 12. Upper Harbor at sunset 13. Pulpit Rock on the Shore Path 14. Post Office, Cottage Street 15. St. Sauveru Hotel 16. Main Street, Bar Harbor 17. Summer Homes as seen from Bar Island 18. The Gorge Road 19. Pleasure boats, Jackies Landing from a Warship 20. Balance rock on the Shore Path 21. / 22. On the Sea Cliff Drive 23. General View showing Robinhood Park 24. Harbor view 25. Sieur de Monts Spring 26. The Ovens, showing Profile Rock 27. Belmont Hotel 28. Birch Point, first summer cottage, built in 1868 29. Golf Links 30. Swimming pool 31. Dorr's Pond, Champlain Mountain in the distance 32. Dr. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard College, at Jordan Pond 33. Our rock bound coast 34. Echo Lake from Beech Hill 35. The Bowl on Champlain Moutain 36. Falls at New Mill Meadow 37. Cromwell Harbor and cottages 38. Seal Harbor 39. The Lorraine Hotel 40. Surf view on the Shore Path 41. The Meadow in the Gorge 42. Church of the Holy Redeemer, Mount Desert Street 43. Newport House 44. DeGregoire Hotel 45. View of Somes Sound 46. St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, Mount Desert Street 47. The Ovens on the Bay Shore 48. Eagle Lake, source of Bar Harbor's water supply 49. The Building of Arts, Music Center of Bar Harbor 50. Somes Sound and St. Sauveur Mountain from Sargeant Drive 51. Maine Central Ferry Boat going around the hills 52. Champlain Mountain from the Emery Path 53. View from Kebo Mountain: Golf Course and Building of Arts in foreground 54. Lone Pine on Flying Squadron Mountain 55. South from Acadia Mountain 56. Peonies in bloom at the Mount Desert nurseries
Description: Book with views Bar Harbor, the history and photographs of town and park. 1. Our beautiful Athletic Field 2. Looking North from Great Head 3. On the Kebo Links 4. Sand Beach from Beehive Mountain 5. Kebo Valley Gulf Clubhouse and Links 6. The Tarn, Lafayette National Park 7. Anemone Cave on the Ocean Drive 8. Malverne Cottages, Kebo Street 9. Beehive Mountain 10. / 11 . Panoramic views of Bar Harbor 12. Upper Harbor at sunset 13. Pulpit Rock on the Shore Path 14. Post Office, Cottage Street 15. St. Sauveru Hotel 16. Main Street, Bar Harbor 17. Summer Homes as seen from Bar Island 18. The Gorge Road 19. Pleasure boats, Jackies Landing from a Warship 20. Balance rock on the Shore Path 21. / 22. On the Sea Cliff Drive 23. General View showing Robinhood Park 24. Harbor view 25. Sieur de Monts Spring 26. The Ovens, showing Profile Rock 27. Belmont Hotel 28. Birch Point, first summer cottage, built in 1868 29. Golf Links 30. Swimming pool 31. Dorr's Pond, Champlain Mountain in the distance 32. Dr. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard College, at Jordan Pond 33. Our rock bound coast 34. Echo Lake from Beech Hill 35. The Bowl on Champlain Moutain 36. Falls at New Mill Meadow 37. Cromwell Harbor and cottages 38. Seal Harbor 39. The Lorraine Hotel 40. Surf view on the Shore Path 41. The Meadow in the Gorge 42. Church of the Holy Redeemer, Mount Desert Street 43. Newport House 44. DeGregoire Hotel 45. View of Somes Sound 46. St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, Mount Desert Street 47. The Ovens on the Bay Shore 48. Eagle Lake, source of Bar Harbor's water supply 49. The Building of Arts, Music Center of Bar Harbor 50. Somes Sound and St. Sauveur Mountain from Sargeant Drive 51. Maine Central Ferry Boat going around the hills 52. Champlain Mountain from the Emery Path 53. View from Kebo Mountain: Golf Course and Building of Arts in foreground 54. Lone Pine on Flying Squadron Mountain 55. South from Acadia Mountain 56. Peonies in bloom at the Mount Desert nurseries [show more]