Description: Parchment sketch, 25x21", of properties off Manchester Road between Summit Road and Tennis Club Road. Lots include: Wadsworth, Butler, Brown, Tuttle, Durham, Masterman, and Smallidge.
Description: B/W Sketch maps 15"x18" of Northeast Harbor prepared by Knowles Real Estate showing numbered summer cottages, businesses, and roads. Maps of 1947, 1956 are missing.
Description: Views from the property. Photo 0684 a: View from Atherton property Photo 0684 b: View looking directly west from Atherton property taken from point
Description: Berry Cliff owned by Dr. E. Stillman. Right of picture is Bishop Mackay-Smith's cottage. Stillman bought the 6 acres from Eliot, left side is Harbor Creek, house demolished in 1950's
Description: Pine Island also known as Bar Island. John B. Pine donated cabin and island to National Park. Island is at the head of Somes Sound Photo 0744 a: view from cabin window Photo 0744 b: cabin commanding a view of entire Sound and Mountains Photo 0744 c: piazza of log house overlooking Somes Sound Photo 0744 d: view from piazza of log house Photo 0744 e: view of boat landing and camp Photo 0744 f: view of log house from Sound
Description: Owned by Volkmar family. On Harborside Road. daughters: Mrs. Schuyler, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Mrs. Geo. Thomas Jr., Beverley Hills, CA
Description: Owned in 1927 by Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Davis of New York City Davis Cottage Photo 0782 a: main home + guest house, walking up from dock Photo 0782 b: guest house Photo 0782 c: main house with end of guest house Photo 0782 d: kitchen end of house Photo 0782 e: directly facing the house, Sargent Mountain Photo 0782 f: house across inlet Photo 0782 g: lupine bed under living room window Photo 0782 h: larkspur around porch Photo 0782 i: showing meadow and trees around house Photo 0782 j: view of place from the water Photo 0782 k: entrance to house Photo 0782 l: Photo 0782 m: meadow in front of house, view of Sargent Mountain Photo 0782 n: bird bath [show more]
Description: Views of and from Tinolola Cottage. 1927 owned by Jacob S. Disston, Chestnut Hill, PA in 1915 Disston owned "Indian Head Cottage, Manchester Rd
Description: Photo 0811 b: Green Island - showing roof of Ellis Cottage on island and garage building at left on shore Photo 0811 c: view of Ellis property on shore taken from Green Island Photo 0811 e: one of the several vista from porch at Ellis Cottage on Green Island - view of Blue Hill in distance
Description: Views of and from Felicitas Cottage 1920 listed to Miss Juliana Wood, Philadelphia, PA 1929 listed to Walter Wood, Philadelphia, PA 1941 listed to Gilbert Kinney, Park Ave, NYC
Description: owned by Mrs. W. W. Flexner, Ithaca NY Photo 0829 a: rear of home Photo 0829 b: south east side of home Photo 0829 c: north west end of house showing bedroom and 1 living room window Photo 0829 d: view from living room Photo 0829 e: view at sunset from terrace Photo 0829 f: letter written to Mr. Knowles by Mrs. W. W. Flexner
Description: Property opposite to Ellis cabin on Green Island Photo 0832 a: Firth camp Photo 0832 b: log cabin on Firth property at Indian Point Photo 0832 c: view looking NW from Firth log cabin
Description: Fraley property - Dr. Fred Fraley stayed off and on 1924 - Dr. F. Fraley 1926 - Miss Eliz Nicholas of NYC 1930 - Clarence Young of Indian Harbor, Greenwich, CT
Description: 1930 rented to Roland L. Taylor, Philadelphia PA. 1934 rented to Theodore Marburg, Baltimore MD. Demolished in the 1960's. Was on the site of HPCS 113.
Description: Built in 1890's by C. A. Candage. 1940 rented to Alex Torrance. Originally owned by Miss Frelinghuysen of NY. 1938 rented to William Bell Watkins, Berryville, VA.
Description: Also known as Godfrey's Clapboard Cottage. Owned by Lincoln Godfrey Jr., Merion, PA or by Mrs. Lincoln Godfrey, The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia.
Description: 1923 rented to Percy Madeira, Rydal, PA. 1930-41 rented to Andrew Wright Crawford, Philadelphia. Photo 0855 a: winter scene. Shows cottage from the south west with kitchen entrance and porch. Photo 0855 b: this is also a winter scene. Photo 0855 c: west side. Photo 0855 d: front side. Summer scene.
Description: Alice Graves was Mrs. T. N. Graves. Winter scene with Model T Ford in foreground. 1921 rented to Percy C. Madeira, 1925 to Montgomery family.
Description: Sometimes Sea Cliff. Built 1895 for Eugene S. Bristol of New Haven, CT. Architect I. H. Green 1986 owner - Elizabeth Pulverman. Includes paper letter from J. Dwight Dana.
Description: Listed in 1921-22 as the "Moore Cottage". Listed in 1927 as the "Hamor Cottage" - Ralph Hamor owner. Photo 0874 a: 1900 Photo 0874 b: street side Photo 0874 c: street side Photo 0874 d: west side Photo 0874 e: water side. Garage where lattice shows.
Description: Built in 1890, architect Savage. Original owner J. T. Gardiner, Albany, NY. Inn and 7 cottages built to be rented or sold. Photo 0883 d: view of the "Club House" at Harbourside, called "Harbourside Restaurant".
Description: Built 1896, architect Fred Savage. Original owner S. D. Sargeant, Boston. 1914-1937 owned by George G. Hayward, Boston, MA. Also known as "Over the Way"
Description: Built 1903 for Merritt Ober of Northeast Harbor; architect F. Savage 1928 owner listed as M. Ober 1986 Historical lists present owner as D. Carter
Description: Built in 188 for Dr. J. D. Phillips. Architect Fred Savage. 1926, Mrs. J. Brooks, Cleveland, OH. 1928, Mrs. Volkmar Schaefer, Philadelphia, PA. 1986 owned by Harry Madeira, cottage named "Mainestream".
Description: Built 1890. Architects Fred Savage, Gardiner & Wiswell. Alterations made by Fred Savage. One of 6 homes built on Harborside for speculation. Original owner until 1915, Helen B. Howe of Boston. 1922 rented to Allen Wardwell, NYC. 1925 rented to Miss Nichols and Miss Clapp, NYC. 1986 owned by Paul Miller, listed as "Aerie".
Description: Built 1895 by Fred Savage. Original owner the Rev. Dr. William R. Huntington, NYC. 1986 owner Mrs. Edmund Troweridge. Historical note: built by Katherine Lorilard as an anonymous gift to Dr. Huntington. Dr. Huntington, rector of Grace Church in NY, hung in the house a portrait of Miss Lorilard which is still there (1986). Photo 0910 a: Cottage from the water Photo 0910 b: Piazza Photo 0910 c: Corner of living room Photo 0910 d: View of Northeast Harbor and Bear Island [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.
Description: Built 1895 by Fred Savage for Caspar Wister (actual spelling is Wistar), Philadelphia. 1914-1930 listed to Dr. J. P. Tunis, Philadelphia. 1986 owner Curtis Blake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (?)
Description: Built in 1936 for Jerome and Evelyn Knowles. Jerome Knowles owner of Knowles Realty Co. 1998: home owned by Redmond Finney, formerly the Corson Farm. Building moved from Somes Sound.
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"
Description: Photographs of views, Gott Island. Leffingwell family arrived on MDI in 1860's with Leffingwell being appointed Vicar of St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, Bar Harbor. Big family and wealthy.
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
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.
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".
Description: 1934-35 listed to Beauchamp E. Smith, York PA. Only reference to Marcus is 1932, "Stinson Cottage". Photos 0955 a-j: Exterior views of house Photos 0955 k-m: Interior views of house Photos 0955 n-o: View from the house
Description: House and small cottage on 22 acres for sale in 1938-1940, asking price for waterfront property $10,000. Next to Richard Paine Sr.'s property opposite to Moose Island off Cape Road. Ernest L. McLean was a lawyer in Portland, ME. McLeans also had a 2 acre lot on the water and a 50 acre lot close by.
Description: 1920-30's owner - Jerome Knowles, 1968 Redmond C. S. Finney. House renovated before and after pictures on file. Mill runs out of Hadlock Pond; 1928 No 13, 1968 No 158. Photo 0964 c: Taken in early Spring before the planting about the house was developed Photo 0964 d: Shows screened porch. Perennial border has since been planted, also vine covering entrance trellises Photo 0964 i: The brook is the outlet of Hadlock Pond (pure water, sometimes trout) Photo 0964 k: Front hall Photo 0964 m + n: Living room Photo 0964 o: Dining room looking from front hall [show more]
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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".
Description: Located at the head of Gilpatrick Cove. Inherited by Cecile Jordan, passed to her son Jack Wallace. 1960's to present owned by Brooke Astor, used as guest house.
Description: 1925 "The Old Homestead" 1927 "The Elms" Built or purchased by Richard T. Nalle in 1928. No 6 on 1928 map. Rented 1932-1935, 1937-1940. 1968 Nalle still in Red Book as owner. Also known as "Nalle Cottage". Photo 0994 a: Brick terrace, western exposure Photo 0994 b: Outside entrance to guest suite Photo 0994 e: Driveway Photo 0994 f: Front entrance Photo 0994 g: House from the water Photo 0994 h: View along Somes Sound near Windy Willows Photo 0994 i: Flying and Acadia Mountains [show more]
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.
Description: Built 1900, Fred Savage, original owner Ansel Manchester, Northeast Harbor. 1968-1997 renamed "Gruvie", owned by The Rev. J. Clark Grew. No. 139 on 1997 Knowles Map. Historic Properties Survey 139.
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"
Description: Built 1896 by Fred Savage. No. 102 on 1928 Knowles Cottage map. Also know as "The Alders". 1912-30 Misses Fanny, Alice & Therese Smith, 5th Ave. NYC. 1923 rented to Mrs. John Thatcher, 330 Park Ave. NYC. 1931 Miss Alice Smith alone; rental 1938-42 William Rodman Fay Present owner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson.
Description: Built in 1926 for the Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, 18 East Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Contractor: E. A. Hodgdon No. 109 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. M. E. Peabody became a Bishop in 1940.
Description: Built 1886-88 for S. D. Sargeant. Design by Fred Savage. 1914-40 owned by J. J. Pierrepont, 1986 by Bayard Roberts. Listed in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Furnished cottages, 4-6 rooms and a bathroom, boat included. Between $300 and $600 per season, with (extra $100) or without boat. See back of photos for details. Owner Arthur E. Pray.
Description: Built in 1890 by Fred Savage design. Original owner Harold Randolph, Boston. 1986 owner Michael Dennis. 7 interiors, 2 exteriors - interesting antique furniture. No. 74 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey. Mr. Randolph was with the Boston Symphony and named the cottage "Fermata" which means pause, the length of which is at the discretion of the conductor. Photo 1040 b: One end of the piazza overlooking the harbor Photo 1040 c - d: Portion of living room Photo 1040 e: End of living room Photo 1040 f: Dining room Photo 1040 g - h: One of the bedrooms Photo 1040 i: View of house - note house roof below the + sign [show more]
Description: Built 1900 by Fred Savage; original owner W. B. Frazier. 1930's owned by Harper Sibley, 1986 by George Bass. No. 104 in Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Bradley Cottage called "Rocky Pasture". Built in 1901 by Peckham and Sons. Original owner Rev. Leverett Bradley, Philadelphia. 1933, Dr. Grant. 1986 owner Miss Katherine King. No. 62 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.
Description: Built 1938 for Franklin Robinson of Philadelphia or NYC. 1986 owned by Estate of Mrs. F. Boyer. Cottage renamed "Moosewood", owner Mr. Bevin Cherot. No 213 in 1986 Historic Properties Survey.