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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Photograph of The Knoll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of The Knoll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of The Knoll, a summer cottage located on the Eagle Lake Road. The Knoll is largely obscured by trees in this view, but the end of the house is visible, including a long staircase connecting the porch to the ground. The Knoll was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson for Henrietta Wilkins. It was built by Bar Harbor contractor John E. Clark. The Knoll burned in 1947
Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the stairs. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. 
Highbrook burned in 1947.
Photograph of Highbrook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of Highbrook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
View of Highbrook as seen from in front of the house. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. The cottage was built by Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. 
Highbrook burned in 1947.
Photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the Water
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Black and white photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the water. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark in 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This view shows the house after it was altered in 1926, a project overseen by architect Arthur W. McFarland. Among other changes, the oringal porch was removed and replaced by a much version. The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth. [show more]
Photograph of Burnmouth
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of Burnmouth
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of Burnmouth, a summer cottage located on Eden Street, Bar Harbor. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This photograph shows the land-side of the house, and was taken in the off-season, as the vines do not have any leaves and many of the windows and doors are covered with shutters and boards. Pencil writing on the back of this photograph identifies this cottage as "Bournemouth" which is misspelled. Also written in this same hand is: Mrs. Archibald Harrison (1904) Mrs. Morris McCormick (1969) [show more]
Photograph of Shore Cottage, also called Uferheim and Baymeath
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Black and white photograph of a Shore Cottage, a summer cottage built for Samuel E. Lyon along Eden Street in Bar Harbor. The cottage was built in 1884 and was based on plans by William Ralph Emerson. The house was nearly identical to Brook End, which Emerson designed for Samuel Lyon in 1881. This house was occupied by John DeKoven, who called it Baymeath. When the DeKovens moved to Hulls Cove, they took the name with them. The house was then known as Shore Cottage, and later it was called Uferheim and owned by Uriel Crocker. It was built by John E. Clark and razed around 1939. [show more]
Luere Babson Deasy
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
  • Reference
  • People
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Luere Babson Deasy
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
Description:
Luere B. Deasy was born on February 8, 1859 in Gouldsboro to Daniel and Emma L. (Moore) Deasy. He was educated at the State Normal School in Castine. He did not attend college, but received a law degree from Boston University Law School. Deasy was admitted to the Bar in 1884. Prior to sitting on the Court, Deasy practiced in Bar Harbor. Deasy served as President of both the Hancock County Bar Association and the Maine State Bar Association. He was elected to the Maine State Senate and served as its President. Deasy was appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court by Governor Milliken on September 25, 1918. On October 1, 1929, he was appointed Chief Justice by Governor Gardiner. He served as Chief until his retirement on February 7, 1930, when he returned to private practice in Bar Harbor. Deasy died on March 13, 1940, in Portland, at the age of 81. Sources: In Memoriam, Luere B. Deasy, 138 ME 371; James H. Mundy, Presidents of the Maine State Senate from 1820, Secretary of the Senate of Maine, 1979. See also article about Deasy at: http://mdihistory.org/wp-content/uploads/Horner.pdf [show more]
Real Estate Office, YMCA on Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Mount Desert St.
  • Other, YMCA
  • Other, Young Men's Christian associations
  • H.L.Bradley
  • nd
  • Bar Harbor
Real Estate Office, YMCA on Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Real Estate Office, YMCA on Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor
Building of Arts (nd)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building of Arts
  • nd
  • Bar Harbor
Building of Arts (nd)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Building of Arts where Promation (?) Players will appear this summer. Shows outdoor amphitheatre set gem-like in mountain circle of Lafayette National Park," "Mr. Dorr changed to Acadia National Park when mountain road was under construction," Grace M. Oakes
Looking at the Porcupines
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • nd
  • Bar Harbor
Looking at the Porcupines
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Looking at the Porcupines
Aerial view of Kaelber Hall
College of the Atlantic
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Hylander Aerial Photo
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Aerial view of Kaelber Hall
College of the Atlantic
Description:
This aerial view of Kaelber Hall (formerly summer home turned seminary known as Guy's Cliff) was the college's administration building until it burned down on July 25, 1983. It was home to the college library, administrative offices, and the kitchen and dining facilities.
Seafox Residence
College of the Atlantic
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Structures, Dwellings, Dormitory
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Seafox Residence
College of the Atlantic
Description:
Seafox Residence with VW Beetle in driveway.
The National Park on Mount Desert Island
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other
  • Bar Harbor
Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - Stephen's Lane
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Beatrix Farrand
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Celebrated landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand commissioned a watercolor artist (unknown) to produce scenes of downtown Bar Harbor with her recommendations to the Village Improvement Association for beautifying the downtown with trellises, window boxes, plants, and flowers. Farrand's recommendations were never carried out. Looking toward Cadillac Mt on Main Street and Stephen's Lane
College of the Atlantic Campus Map
College of the Atlantic
  • Map
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
College of the Atlantic Campus Map
College of the Atlantic
Description:
3 sheets Map of the college campus prior to the Kaelber Hall fire in 1983.
Whale Watch, Nature Cruises, and Bird Watch
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Wendell Gilley Museum
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Wendell Gilley Museum
Jesup Memorial Library
The Great Harbor Collection at the Old Firehouse Museum
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
The Blue Duck Ship's Store and the Islesford Historic Museum
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Jesup Memorial Library
Scenic Flights
Charter Flights
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Scenic Flights
Charter Flights
Jesup Memorial Library
Private Campgrounds in the Vicinity of Acadia National Park
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, List
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
National Park Canoe Rentals
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
National Park Canoe Rentals
Jesup Memorial Library
Mount Desert Oceanarium
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Oceanarium
Jesup Memorial Library
Latitude 44 Windsurfing
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Bar Harbor
Latitude 44 Windsurfing
Jesup Memorial Library