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Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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] |
Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white |
Winter Carnival Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Winter Carnival Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Richard Savage, Jim McLeod, and an unidentified man give two children a ride in a tractor with a snow plow at a winter carnival. Sticker on back identifies some of the individuals in the photograph. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Winter Carnival/ Spiker" in black pen. People Depicted: Richard Savage, Jim McLeod Black and white |