Fraser Cove, before land fill, looking out toward Bear and Sutton Islands. Clifton House is in center. At left is property of Joseph Curtis which later became Shell Heap. Shell Heap property of the Peabody's. Harbor was not filled in yet.
Description: Fraser Cove, before land fill, looking out toward Bear and Sutton Islands. Clifton House is in center. At left is property of Joseph Curtis which later became Shell Heap. Shell Heap property of the Peabody's. Harbor was not filled in yet.
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.
B/W Photocopies of members of the Doane/Gardiner families et al. at "Ye Haven," sailing, going on picnics, hiking, and mountain climbing on and around MDI. Several pictures of the Northeast Harbor visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury & Mrs. Davidson in 1904. Photocopies of the members and friends of the Doane family sailing, hiking, having picnics, at the swimming club, on horseback and with horse & buggy. Views of the S. S. Kearsarge off Bar Harbor. Views of the rehearsals and performance of Univ. Neurasthenia at "Ye Haven" Photocopies of Doane family and friends on horseback and aboard yacht. Photocopies of Doane family & friends sailing, having picnics, hiking, riding, and at the swimming club. Photocopies of the Doane family sailing to nearby islands and having picnics with British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce. Photocopies of family picnics, sailing trips, family time at Ye Haven, Anne Doane/Roy Pier wedding party at Magnum Donum, interior Photographs of "Ye Haven" and views of "Mount Desert", the cabin at Little Long Pond, Seal Harbor. Frazier and Pier families, the boat "Only", Amb. & Mrs. Bryce aboard "Kiawa" and on Gotts Island picnic, and hike up Blue Hill. Original Photographs from Doane Family Albums A, B, E, F, H, I, and X. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: B/W Photocopies of members of the Doane/Gardiner families et al. at "Ye Haven," sailing, going on picnics, hiking, and mountain climbing on and around MDI. Several pictures of the Northeast Harbor visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury & Mrs. Davidson in 1904. Photocopies of the members and friends of the Doane family sailing, hiking, having picnics, at the swimming club, on horseback and with horse & buggy. Views of the S. S. Kearsarge off Bar Harbor. Views of the rehearsals and performance of Univ. Neurasthenia at "Ye Haven" Photocopies of Doane family and friends on horseback and aboard yacht. Photocopies of Doane family & friends sailing, having picnics, hiking, riding, and at the swimming club. Photocopies of the Doane family sailing to nearby islands and having picnics with British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce. Photocopies of family picnics, sailing trips, family time at Ye Haven, Anne Doane/Roy Pier wedding party at Magnum Donum, interior Photographs of "Ye Haven" and views of "Mount Desert", the cabin at Little Long Pond, Seal Harbor. Frazier and Pier families, the boat "Only", Amb. & Mrs. Bryce aboard "Kiawa" and on Gotts Island picnic, and hike up Blue Hill. Original Photographs from Doane Family Albums A, B, E, F, H, I, and X. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions. [show more]
Gymkhana brochure, August 13, 1904 -- benefit for the Northeast Harbor Winter Reading Room These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. Album no. 1: 61 photographs Album no. 2: 46 photographs
Description: Gymkhana brochure, August 13, 1904 -- benefit for the Northeast Harbor Winter Reading Room These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. Album no. 1: 61 photographs Album no. 2: 46 photographs [show more]
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2) [show more]
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1) [show more]
a: Northeast Harbor Fleet and walkway to Smallidge Point. b: Showing the harbor view from Spurling & Ladd boat slip c: Showing the Spurling & Ladd boat slip (Clifton Dock) viewed from the Clifton Hotel. Dock is active with people and horses. d: From Spurling & Ladd boat slip (Clifton Dock) of a variety of boats in the harbor. e: Asticou Mountain (Eliot Mountain) of the harbor and village in Northeast Harbor. Several village of Northeast Harbor. A few cottage sites are identified. f: Northeast Harbor Swim Club with a canoe in the pool and a large number of people surrounding it. g: Looking across Somes Sound from Indian Head. h: Toward Somes Sound and Flying and Acadia Mountains from "Westover" on Schoolhouse Ledge. The "Disston Bungalow" is the Corson Farm before it was moved. Tilton Cottage is also identified. i: Somes Sound from Flying Mountain. Eagle Lake can be seen in the center. The upper road on the east shore of the Sound was abandoned in the 1930's. j: Northeast Harbor Belle Smallidge Collection
Description: a: Northeast Harbor Fleet and walkway to Smallidge Point. b: Showing the harbor view from Spurling & Ladd boat slip c: Showing the Spurling & Ladd boat slip (Clifton Dock) viewed from the Clifton Hotel. Dock is active with people and horses. d: From Spurling & Ladd boat slip (Clifton Dock) of a variety of boats in the harbor. e: Asticou Mountain (Eliot Mountain) of the harbor and village in Northeast Harbor. Several village of Northeast Harbor. A few cottage sites are identified. f: Northeast Harbor Swim Club with a canoe in the pool and a large number of people surrounding it. g: Looking across Somes Sound from Indian Head. h: Toward Somes Sound and Flying and Acadia Mountains from "Westover" on Schoolhouse Ledge. The "Disston Bungalow" is the Corson Farm before it was moved. Tilton Cottage is also identified. i: Somes Sound from Flying Mountain. Eagle Lake can be seen in the center. The upper road on the east shore of the Sound was abandoned in the 1930's. j: Northeast Harbor Belle Smallidge Collection [show more]
Description: "Manchester Home" or "Indian Head". Built in 1880's, original owner John Manchester of Northeast Harbor. Used as home or Inn. 1986 owner Stacey Loyd.
Looking north from cemetery area toward the church. Taken at the time the schoolhouse was built. Collected for "Mount Desert: an Informal History". Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: Looking north from cemetery area toward the church. Taken at the time the schoolhouse was built. Collected for "Mount Desert: an Informal History". Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.