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| Mrs. Vincent Astor Windscreen Architectural Drawing, August 1964 (3) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Mrs. Vincent Astor Windscreen Architectural Drawing, August 1964 (3) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the elevation view and eave detail of the windscreen for Mrs. Vincent Astor. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more] |
| Windows and Doors for August Moon Cottage Architectural Drawing, January 9, 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Windows and Doors for August Moon Cottage Architectural Drawing, January 9, 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing specifications for windows and doors on an unidentified building. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor [show more] | |
| Plan for New Pool at August Moon Architectural Drawing, March 1966 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Plan for New Pool at August Moon Architectural Drawing, March 1966 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing a bird's-eye view of the floor plan and outdoor space of August Moon. The drawing shows the location and specifications of the new pool. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more] |
| August Moon Seawall and Steps Architectural Drawing, September 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  August Moon Seawall and Steps Architectural Drawing, September 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the bird's-eye and elevation views of the proposed seawall and steps at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more] |
| August Moon Outdoor Fireplace Hood Architectural Drawing, 1970 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  August Moon Outdoor Fireplace Hood Architectural Drawing, 1970 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the details of the hood on the outdoor fireplace for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1 in. = 1 ft. [show more] |
| August Moon Pavilion Architectural Drawing, September 1971 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  August Moon Pavilion Architectural Drawing, September 1971 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation, floor plan, and east wall of a pavilion for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more] |
| Astor Camp Wiring Plan Architectural Drawing, April 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Astor Camp Wiring Plan Architectural Drawing, April 1964 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Architectural drawing showing a bird's-eye view of the wiring plan for the Astor camp. Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. | |
| Collector's Return to Town Clerk of Tax Sales, February 22, 1913 Tremont Historical Society |
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|  Collector's Return to Town Clerk of Tax Sales, February 22, 1913 Tremont Historical Society Description: Document listing foreclosed properties sold in Tremont, Maine. The document includes the names of property owners, property descriptions, amount of taxes owed, and the names of the purchasers. People Mentioned: Abel Bartlett, Edward A. Bowen, Oscar L. Bragg, Lowell A. Bunker, Andrew J. Butler, David Davis, John Davis, Albion Ferrell, Benjamin F. Gott, Charles Gott, John M. Gott, William C. Hodgdon, Isaac L. Hodgkins, Hattie Kelley, Clara B. Kelley, Henry F. Mitchell, W. W. Rich, Loren W. Rumill [show more] |
| Bill Records from the Gilley Cottage from 1919-1921 Islesford Historical Society |
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|  Bill Records from the Gilley Cottage from 1919-1921 Islesford Historical Society Description: Scanned copy of a photo of George Gilley standing in front of the Gilley House taped to the back of the front cover. | ||||
| Architectural drawings for the summer cottage for Rev. George H. Bottomb. Drawn April 18,1906 by John V. Vampell, Arch. Islesford Historical Society |
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| Architectural drawings for the summer cottage for Rev. George H. Bottomb. Drawn April 18,1906 by John V. Vampell, Arch. Islesford Historical Society Description: A.J. Bryant was head carpenter on this cottage | ||||
| Preble/Macfarlan house research materials used for Maine memory Network exhibit Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Preble/Macfarlan house research materials used for Maine memory Network exhibit Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Houses. Preble House Maine Memory Network exhibit; Preble House research materials; and ceramic sherds and locations of earlier structures on the property . (A) The 2013 Maine Memory Network online exhibit materials for "Great Cranberry Island's Preble House" at https://www.mainememory.net/sitebuilder/site/2423/page/3901/display?use_mmn=1&popup=1. A house history of the 1827 home of the Hadlocks, Prebles, and Spurling families including deeds, photos and storyline about the history of the house, people, and documents. (B) Grant documents and research materials. (C) Information and photos about the locations and identification of ceramic sherds, former structures, gardens, apple trees, metalworking (blacksmith?) residue, and cellar for possible future historical preservation or archaeological work including map of property drawn by present owner, Michael Macfarlan. (See also 2013.258.1988 for ceramic sherds (fragments from plates and cups). (D) Information gathered for possible nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Mickey Macfarlan was working on this with GCIHS assistance. (E) Digital print of an 1876 sketch of Preble House as seen from Preble Cove by Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow, Jr .(www.flickr.com/photos/140072964@N06/32815983901/in/album-72157676911263533) Longfellow house Washington's headquarts https://www.nps.gov/long/index.htm [show more] | |||
| Research for "House Histories of Great Cranberry Island" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Research for "House Histories of Great Cranberry Island" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Houses of Great Cranberry Island information. Collection of research materials gathered by Wini Smart and Bruce Komusin for several years starting in 1998 about the houses of GCI. Two folders including notes and scanned photos from home owners. Materials used in GCIHS publication, "House Histories of Great Cranberry Island" by Wini Smart 2010. (This material is not sorted yet (8/1/16).) (See also information on GCI Cape Houses 2015.304.2062.) [show more] | |
| Jimmy's Point houses on GCI Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Jimmy's Point houses on GCI Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, from Ralph W. Stanley to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 3/4/2010. Subject: "Jimmy's Point". Article mentions the house built by Thomas Manchester Stanley, son of Jonathan R. and Irene Lorilla (Ladd) Stanely. Irene Lorilla Ladd was the daughter of Moses and Sarah (Lurvey) Ladd. Sarah was the daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Boynton) Lurvey and Mary who was a sister of Hannah Boynton. Mary was the wife of Thomas Cobb Stanley, Jr. and also sister of Hannah, wife of William Gilley of Baker Island. Sarah Ladd died in 1816. When Irene was 9 years old she went to live with Thomas Manchester and his wife, Hannah Hadlock. Hannah Hadlock was the daughter of William Nathaniel and Mary (Graham) Hadlock. Mary Graham was the mother of Jacob Lurvey. Thomas Manchester and his wife, Hannah, both died in 1861. Thomas Manchester Stanely died in 1913 and probably lived his house in that house. Documents mention Uncle Jimmy, J. L. Stanley and Sons of Manset, Bunkers's Ledge, Aunt Esther Spurling, Aunt Nan, Charles Gilley, Phoebe Jane Stanley (Aunt Nan's sister) , Baker Island, Andrew Alley, Clarence Beal, (who was Andrew's wife's son). Harold Alley, Manset, Fish Point, Manset. There is a grave on the point in the woods where a passing ship passed and buried a man who had died from typhoid fever. Uncle Jimmy's real name was William Doane Stanley (he was also known as "Pa Jim". [show more] | |||
| Sutton's Island house histories Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Sutton's Island house histories Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Collection of House Histories on Sutton's Island until 1963 | |||
| Letter in Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter in Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Envelope and 2 Letters from Attorney John A. Peters Jr. to his client, William P. Preble, about Sanford vs Preble. Envelope postmarked 16 Apr, letters dated 15 Apr 1901 and 20 Dec 1901. Peters thinks he arranged favorable settlement with Sanford, and his remarks seem to indicate that Preble (age 90) is slightly confused about the settlement. | ||
| Sanford v. Preble documents Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Sanford v. Preble documents Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document: List of items & expenses that Sanford owes Preble up to date 20 Oct 1898, probably prepared by Preble in preparation for the trlal Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed. | ||
| Letter re: Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter re: Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter: G.M. Richardson to William Preble's daughter, Fannie, 14 Apr 1901, relating that Richardson feels the opposing lawyers took advantage of Preble's age and blindness in the settlement of Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed. | ||
| Letter re: property in Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter re: property in Sanford v. Preble case Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. P. Preble (Grandson), 21 Sep 1900; suggesting that some lots the senior Preble had previously deeded to Wm. H. Preble, his now dead son, be sold by the grandson, his father's Illinois estate administrator, to effectively prevent trespassing by Sam Sanford and A.B. Birlem. Transcribed. | ||
| Poem - And the Place Thereof Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Poem - And the Place Thereof Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document (2 copies) Rachel Field's poem "And the Place Thereof..." which refers to Sammy Sanford's cabin | ||
| Letter to Gordon Shaw about Sanford Cabin Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Letter to Gordon Shaw about Sanford Cabin Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Two Documents: Wini Smart letter to Gordon Shaw, owner of Sammy Sanford's cabin and the surrounding land, 29 July 1999, thanking him for a tour of the cabin. Also, his e-mail reply, 13 Aug 1999. | ||
| Bills for household expenses Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Bills for household expenses Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Collection of bills, 4 bills for household expenses (perhaps for Duren?) | |||
| Bill of sale Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Bill of sale Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Bill of sale, handwritten, for land, from Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley, 11 Jan 1859 | ||
| Sutton Island houses information Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Sutton Island houses information Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Document, Sutton Island Houses, by George L. Paine & Hoyt Hottel, 1963. (See also item #834) |