Description: Note the board sidewalks on Main Street and the manure in the road. There are several pieces of Adirondack furniture on Dr. Neal's lawn. A man driving a horse and buggy is just emerging from his drive (perhaps Dr. George Neal?).
Description: The photograph was taken by unknown summer visitors and carefully preserved in an album. They were probably standing on Main Street. It is not visible from Main Street now, but the Congregational Church at 29 High Road is clearly visible in the background. The other buildings shown in the building from Left to Right: William Joseph Tower House and Barn – 38 Clark Point Road Isaac Herrick House (partially visible to left of Phillips house door) – 43 Clark Point Road Dirigo Hotel (visible just above the portico on the right side of the Phillips house – 45 Dirigo Road, burned in 1960. Southwest Harbor Congregational Church – 29 High Road [show more]
Description: There are four women standing in front of the house. The second from the left is very probably Abigail “Argo” (Whitmore) Robinson, Mrs. James E. Robinson. The other three women may be her daughters: Ina Caroline "Cad" (Robinson) Lawler Emily (Robinson) Farnsworth Elvira "Vira" Jane (Robinson) Mayo
Description: Advertisement for Samuel Morse Downs' Cottage - The Edgecliff For Sale or Rent Advertisement appeared in "The Outlook" - A Weekly Newspaper and an Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 83, May 5 - August 25, 1906. Advertisement reads: "Edgecliff A Charming Estate on Somes Sound Opposite North East Harbor, Mount Desert Five acres heavily wooded with spruce and fir. Most comfortable house of eight rooms with hardwood floors and large open fireplaces. Piazza twelve feet wide. Best water privlege [Sic] on the Sound. Best of plumbing and lake water. Stable for two horses. The combination of mountains, sea, and islands presents a view of surpassing beauty. For sale or to rent for the season. Price for the season very reasonable. Address S.M. Downs, Bellevue Hotel, Boston, Mass." [show more]