Two rental cottages belonging to the Kimball House. Kimball House rented a number of cottages by the month. Kimball House was across from St. Mary's stone church.
Description: Two rental cottages belonging to the Kimball House. Kimball House rented a number of cottages by the month. Kimball House was across from St. Mary's stone church.
Kimball House rented a number of cottages - at least 4 - some were multifamily, rented by month or season. Families would often rent prior to buying or building.
Description: Kimball House rented a number of cottages - at least 4 - some were multifamily, rented by month or season. Families would often rent prior to buying or building.
Kimball family owned Kimball House Hotel and rented many cottages in Northeast Harbor. The village of Sound is across from Somes Sound and had a stone Episcopal Church and a school house.
Description: Kimball family owned Kimball House Hotel and rented many cottages in Northeast Harbor. The village of Sound is across from Somes Sound and had a stone Episcopal Church and a school house.
No. 152 on Knowles Co. map of Northeast Harbor property, later sold as a rental cottage belonging to the Kimball House. In 1922 rented to E. B. Robinette of Chestnut Hill, PA.
Description: No. 152 on Knowles Co. map of Northeast Harbor property, later sold as a rental cottage belonging to the Kimball House. In 1922 rented to E. B. Robinette of Chestnut Hill, PA.
"East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)
Description: "East Coster Cottage" and "West Coster Cottage" rented in the early 1920's. After 1925 only "West Coster" rented 1928 Knowles lists "Coster Coster" owned by Kenney (?)
Listed as No. 199 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. 1914-25 owned by Paul Krummeich, 4010 Pine St. Philadelphia. Address in Red Book sometimes listed as "Asticou"
Description: Listed as No. 199 in 1928 Knowles Cottage map. 1914-25 owned by Paul Krummeich, 4010 Pine St. Philadelphia. Address in Red Book sometimes listed as "Asticou"
Built 1901, architect: Newman, Woodman & Harris. Original owner Mr. Heckscher of Philadelphia. 1925-41 listed to Mrs. J. Roosevelt, 64th St. NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Robert Walmsley - see No. 177, Historic Properties Survey
Description: Built 1901, architect: Newman, Woodman & Harris. Original owner Mr. Heckscher of Philadelphia. 1925-41 listed to Mrs. J. Roosevelt, 64th St. NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Robert Walmsley - see No. 177, Historic Properties Survey
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.
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".
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".
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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".
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".
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.
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.
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"
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"