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5289Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot"
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • 1847 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 149 Clark Point Road
Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot"
Item:
  • 5289   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Camp
Date:
  • 1847 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 149 Clark Point Road
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Tags:
indian, indigenous, native
5556J.C. Ralph Studio on Main Street Looking South, Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Store
  • 1898 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The First Masonic Hall, now 353 Main Street, Southwest Harbor - at the corner of Clark Point Road, - The Hall, built c. 1877 as Tremont Hall, was sold to the Masonic lodge around 1902. The lodge members renamed the building, raised it, and rebuilt the first and second floors to achieve the building shown in all the pictures as the First Masonic Hall – See the Bar Harbor Times, April 20, 1927, p. 7. The building shown here is the Tremont Hall as it originally looked. One of the old street lights is visible on the right. - “In 1897, the different societies in the village combined to raise funds for street lights. The lamps were bought and placed near those houses whose owners were willing to furnish the kerosene and keep the lamps trimmed and lighted. These lamps did duty until the installation of electricity in the summer of 1917.” - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 124. The building on the right is John C. Ralph's Studio - Optician and Jewelry. John C. Ralph was Postmaster at Southwest Harbor from July 19, 1897 to November 1, 1905 and the Post Office is in the same building at far right. - Note wooden sidewalks.
J.C. Ralph Studio on Main Street Looking South, Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 5556   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Store
Date:
  • 1898 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
The First Masonic Hall, now 353 Main Street, Southwest Harbor - at the corner of Clark Point Road, - The Hall, built c. 1877 as Tremont Hall, was sold to the Masonic lodge around 1902. The lodge members renamed the building, raised it, and rebuilt the first and second floors to achieve the building shown in all the pictures as the First Masonic Hall – See the Bar Harbor Times, April 20, 1927, p. 7. The building shown here is the Tremont Hall as it originally looked. One of the old street lights is visible on the right. - “In 1897, the different societies in the village combined to raise funds for street lights. The lamps were bought and placed near those houses whose owners were willing to furnish the kerosene and keep the lamps trimmed and lighted. These lamps did duty until the installation of electricity in the summer of 1917.” - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 124. The building on the right is John C. Ralph's Studio - Optician and Jewelry. John C. Ralph was Postmaster at Southwest Harbor from July 19, 1897 to November 1, 1905 and the Post Office is in the same building at far right. - Note wooden sidewalks. [show more]
5555Main Street Looking North - Southwest Harbor - Postcard
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Town
  • 1908 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
On the right: J.A. Freeman's Post Office building The Odd Fellows building Masonic Hall - not shown in picture - 353 Main Street George Harmon block - now 339 Main Street George H. Gilley Plumbing Shop - now 315 Main Street On the left: Residence built in 1883 by John Crockett - had several subsequent owners and a one-story store attached by Dudley Mayo. It was later a hotel. A.L. Holmes general store. Holmes Hotel. The Town Bandstand is just visible between the hotel and Ralph's store. One of the few photographs showing the bandstand. Small building at the end is John Ralph's studio - now 344 Main Street The first four buildings on the left and the Odd Fellows building were destroyed by the March 1922 fire.
Main Street Looking North - Southwest Harbor - Postcard
Item:
  • 5555   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1908 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
On the right: J.A. Freeman's Post Office building The Odd Fellows building Masonic Hall - not shown in picture - 353 Main Street George Harmon block - now 339 Main Street George H. Gilley Plumbing Shop - now 315 Main Street On the left: Residence built in 1883 by John Crockett - had several subsequent owners and a one-story store attached by Dudley Mayo. It was later a hotel. A.L. Holmes general store. Holmes Hotel. The Town Bandstand is just visible between the hotel and Ralph's store. One of the few photographs showing the bandstand. Small building at the end is John Ralph's studio - now 344 Main Street The first four buildings on the left and the Odd Fellows building were destroyed by the March 1922 fire. [show more]
5800Steamer Sappho at Steamer Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Harbor
  • Vessels, Steamboat
  • 1886 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
Steamer Sappho at Steamer Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911
Item:
  • 5800   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Harbor
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Date:
  • 1886 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
6320Steamer Sappho at Steamboat Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Harbor
  • Vessels, Steamboat
  • 1886 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The steamer, "Sappho," of the Maine Central Railroad, is at the Steamboat Wharf.
Steamer Sappho at Steamboat Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911
Item:
  • 6320   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Harbor
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Date:
  • 1886 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
The steamer, "Sappho," of the Maine Central Railroad, is at the Steamboat Wharf.
5731Southwest Harbor Corner - Main Street and Clark Point Road
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Town
  • 1909 before
  • Southwest Harbor
The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence.
Southwest Harbor Corner - Main Street and Clark Point Road
Item:
  • 5731   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1909 before
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence. [show more]
5528Clark Point Road and Main Street, Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Town
  • 1903 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence.
Clark Point Road and Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 5528   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1903 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence. [show more]
5658Great Gott Island - Pool and Bar
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Bradley - Bryant Bradley (1838-1890)
  • 1883 c.
  • Tremont, Great Gott Island
Placentia Island is visible in the background.
Great Gott Island - Pool and Bar
Item:
  • 5658   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Bradley - Bryant Bradley (1838-1890)
Date:
  • 1883 c.
Place:
  • Tremont, Great Gott Island
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
Placentia Island is visible in the background.
5830View from Foot of High Road Showing Somes Sound
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places
  • Southwest Harbor
This photograph was taken in the area of the Dirigo Hotel.
View from Foot of High Road Showing Somes Sound
Item:
  • 5830   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
This photograph was taken in the area of the Dirigo Hotel.
5831High Street North from the Dirigo House
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places
  • Southwest Harbor
The steps to the Dirigo House (Hotel) are just visible on the left.
High Street North from the Dirigo House
Item:
  • 5831   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
The steps to the Dirigo House (Hotel) are just visible on the left.
5832Fernald Point with Dog (St. Sauveur), Flying, and Robinson (Acadia) Mountains
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Mountain
  • Places, Shore
  • 1890
  • Southwest Harbor
Flying Mountain is in the foreground. Dog Mountain on the left and Robinson Mountain on the right appear in the background. "The house on the left was built by Rev. Oliver Fernald and in 1926 his daughter, Louise Fernald (later Mrs. Lynn M. Goulding) sold it to Miss Mary E. Dreier of New York who remodeled it and named it Valour House in memory of the band of the Jesuit settlement of 1813. The farmhouse on the right was built in the early 1800's. In 1842 it was remodeled and made into a two family dwelling for Eben and Daniel Fernald. The brothers lived there and worked the farm for many years." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p 138 and 9 - 1938. The house was later sold by Louise to the Dreiers. In 2007, the house on the left was owned by Mrs. Rhys Williams and the house on the right was still owned by the Dreier family.
Fernald Point with Dog (St. Sauveur), Flying, and Robinson (Acadia) Mountains
Item:
  • 5832   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Mountain
  • Places, Shore
Date:
  • 1890
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
Description:
Flying Mountain is in the foreground. Dog Mountain on the left and Robinson Mountain on the right appear in the background. "The house on the left was built by Rev. Oliver Fernald and in 1926 his daughter, Louise Fernald (later Mrs. Lynn M. Goulding) sold it to Miss Mary E. Dreier of New York who remodeled it and named it Valour House in memory of the band of the Jesuit settlement of 1813. The farmhouse on the right was built in the early 1800's. In 1842 it was remodeled and made into a two family dwelling for Eben and Daniel Fernald. The brothers lived there and worked the farm for many years." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p 138 and 9 - 1938. The house was later sold by Louise to the Dreiers. In 2007, the house on the left was owned by Mrs. Rhys Williams and the house on the right was still owned by the Dreier family. [show more]