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Balance Rock Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Shore
  • Bradley, B.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Balance Rock Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A large rock balances against another on the shore in Bar Harbor, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Balance Rock". Black and white
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
Bar Harbor from Across the Water Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Camp
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Bradley, B.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Bar Harbor from Across the Water Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
View of Bar Harbor, ME, from Bar Island. Tents of the indian camp are visible at the right, where the sand bar appears at low tide. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Bar Harbor." Black and white
Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Places, Garden
  • Recreation
  • Phillips, Augustus D.
  • 1973
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
Plan of Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor Maine Ledgelawn Cemetery Property Map, October 1903
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • Places, Cemetery
  • Curtis, Joseph H.
  • 1903-10
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Map showing the locations and numbers of burial plots in the Ledgelawn Cemetery in Bar Harbor, ME.
Road Map, Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Road and Path Map, 1930
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • Places, Carriage Road
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Bates, Waldron
  • Jaques, Herbert
    Munroe, William H.
  • Rand, Edward L.
  • 1930
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Road map of Mount Desert Island, ME showing the motor roads, Rockefeller carriage roads, and trails on the island. Elevation lines are also included. 1 : 40,000