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5639The Southwest Harbor Public Library - Francis Hamabe Mural
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • Hamabe - Francis Emeritz Hamabe (1917-2002)
  • 1983-10
  • Southwest Harbor
In 1955, Walter Cabot Paine gave funds to the Southwest Harbor Public Library for the Francis Hamabe murals in the newly refurbished Children’s Room. Shows the Children's Room before the 1984 remodelling with the Francis Hamabe mural, painted in 1955.
The Southwest Harbor Public Library - Francis Hamabe Mural
Item:
  • 5639   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Creator:
  • Hamabe - Francis Emeritz Hamabe (1917-2002)
Date:
  • 1983-10
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Description:
In 1955, Walter Cabot Paine gave funds to the Southwest Harbor Public Library for the Francis Hamabe murals in the newly refurbished Children’s Room. Shows the Children's Room before the 1984 remodelling with the Francis Hamabe mural, painted in 1955.
5651The Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 1903-07-01
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
The Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 5651   
Accession #:
  • 1109
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 1903-07-01
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
6099The Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • A.I. Holmes
  • 1900 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
A postcard featuring the Southwest Harbor Public Library - Circa 1900
The Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 6099   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Publisher:
  • A.I. Holmes
Date:
  • 1900 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
Source:
  • Gift from Elsie Mae Phillips Marshall, Mrs. Roscoe C. Marshall - 1985.
Description:
A postcard featuring the Southwest Harbor Public Library - Circa 1900
9421Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 1934
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 9421   
Accession #:
  • 1034
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 1934
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
Source:
  • Miles W. Weaver Postcard Collection
16580Librarian Meredith Hutchins in the Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 1973-01
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main St.
This photograph shows the back of the library before the expansion of the building in 1984.
Librarian Meredith Hutchins in the Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 16580   
Accession #:
  • 1038
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 1973-01
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main St.
Source:
  • Collection of the Birlem Family
Description:
This photograph shows the back of the library before the expansion of the building in 1984.
7269Grace M. Simmons Children's Room
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016)
  • 1983-10
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
"... it was 1955 before the library built its second addition. This was a room for the youngest children done in memory of Grace Simmons, who had rebound countless worn library books for the library."
Grace M. Simmons Children's Room
Item:
  • 7269   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Creator:
  • Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016)
Date:
  • 1983-10
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
Description:
"... it was 1955 before the library built its second addition. This was a room for the youngest children done in memory of Grace Simmons, who had rebound countless worn library books for the library."
10051First Bookmark Published by the Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Object, Writing, Bookmark
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 1983 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The bookmark shows the hours of operation. It was designed by Anne Grant-Morris an artist who lived in Southwest Harbor.
First Bookmark Published by the Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 10051   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Bookmark
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 1983 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Description:
The bookmark shows the hours of operation. It was designed by Anne Grant-Morris an artist who lived in Southwest Harbor.
11575Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 1990
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 11575   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 1990
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
12098Last of the Original Trees in Front of the Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 2006
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
The last of the original trees before its 2006 removal.
Last of the Original Trees in Front of the Library
Item:
  • 12098   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Date:
  • 2006
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
Description:
The last of the original trees before its 2006 removal.
13547Exterior Views of the Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Set
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Exterior Views of the Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 13547   
Type:
  • Set
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
13548Interior Views of the Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Set
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Interior Views of the Southwest Harbor Public Library
Item:
  • 13548   
Type:
  • Set
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
12922Park Theater, Southwest Harbor
Mayo Picture Theater
  • Reference
  • Businesses, Theater Business
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 345 Main Street
Park Theater, Southwest Harbor
Mayo Picture Theater
Item:
  • 12922   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Businesses, Theater Business
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 345 Main Street
Tags:
theater
11185The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard, Real Photo
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company
  • 1924
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 345 Main Street
The advertisement for the film “Abraham Lincoln – A First National Picture” on the side of the theater building dates this photograph. This version of the Abraham Lincoln story, a short, was filmed in 1924, produced by Lee DeForest, directed by J. Searle Dawley and featured actor, Frank McGlynn Sr. as Abraham Lincoln. The car on the left is a c. 1922 4-Door Sedan. The car in the middle is a c. 1920 4-Door Sedan. The car on the right is a c. 1920 4-Door Touring Car. The stairs, just visible, at the left of the theater building are the front steps of St. Johns Episcopal Church at 319 Main Street. The barn, just visible at the far left of the photograph, is the Francis Gilley / Dr. F.M. Gilley barn at 311 Main Street. The peak of the Southwest Harbor High School (later the Harbor House building) is just visible behind the left utililty pole. The school building is at 339 Main Street,
The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 11185   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard, Real Photo
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
Publisher:
  • Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company
Date:
  • 1924
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 345 Main Street
Source:
  • Collection of the Penobscot Marine Museum
Tags:
building, theater, automobile
Description:
The advertisement for the film “Abraham Lincoln – A First National Picture” on the side of the theater building dates this photograph. This version of the Abraham Lincoln story, a short, was filmed in 1924, produced by Lee DeForest, directed by J. Searle Dawley and featured actor, Frank McGlynn Sr. as Abraham Lincoln. The car on the left is a c. 1922 4-Door Sedan. The car in the middle is a c. 1920 4-Door Sedan. The car on the right is a c. 1920 4-Door Touring Car. The stairs, just visible, at the left of the theater building are the front steps of St. Johns Episcopal Church at 319 Main Street. The barn, just visible at the far left of the photograph, is the Francis Gilley / Dr. F.M. Gilley barn at 311 Main Street. The peak of the Southwest Harbor High School (later the Harbor House building) is just visible behind the left utililty pole. The school building is at 339 Main Street, [show more]
11186The Park Theater Doors at The Birches
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Haskins - Sturgis Robin Haskins (1940-2012)
  • 2011-08
  • Southwest Harbor
The Park Theater Doors at The Birches
Item:
  • 11186   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Creator:
  • Haskins - Sturgis Robin Haskins (1940-2012)
Date:
  • 2011-08
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
5538The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • 1930 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 5538   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
Date:
  • 1930 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Tags:
theater
11021The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • 1930 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The automobile at the extreme left on Main Street is probably a 1930 Model A with a pickup box inserted in the back.
The Mayo Picture Theater / The Park Theater - Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 11021   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
Date:
  • 1930 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • The Ward Family Collection
Tags:
theater
Description:
The automobile at the extreme left on Main Street is probably a 1930 Model A with a pickup box inserted in the back.
12268The Park Theater - Theater Lights
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
  • 1922 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
The Park Theater - Theater Lights
Item:
  • 12268   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater
Date:
  • 1922 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Tags:
theater
13566Southwest Harbor Post Office at 30 Clark Point Road
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 30 Clark Point Road
"At Southwest Harbor after J. T. R. Freeman, Mrs. Emily Robinson Farnsworth had the [post] office for some time; then J. A. Freeman and William J. Tower held it alternately according to change of political administration for several terms. Then E. S. Thurston was appointed and held office for twelve years until Earll W. Gott was appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The office has changed location with every new postmaster…" - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 105. "William J. Tower built the building east of the Jackson lot and he kept the post-office there for a number of years. He sold to E. S. Thurston when Mr. Thurston took over the duties of postmaster and after his services of twelve years were past, the property was sold in 1936 to Mrs. Fred A. Birlem whose son, Wallace Birlem, built the double garage behind it with living rooms above which he occupies [1938]." - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 157.
Southwest Harbor Post Office at 30 Clark Point Road
Item:
  • 13566   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 30 Clark Point Road
Description:
"At Southwest Harbor after J. T. R. Freeman, Mrs. Emily Robinson Farnsworth had the [post] office for some time; then J. A. Freeman and William J. Tower held it alternately according to change of political administration for several terms. Then E. S. Thurston was appointed and held office for twelve years until Earll W. Gott was appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The office has changed location with every new postmaster…" - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 105. "William J. Tower built the building east of the Jackson lot and he kept the post-office there for a number of years. He sold to E. S. Thurston when Mr. Thurston took over the duties of postmaster and after his services of twelve years were past, the property was sold in 1936 to Mrs. Fred A. Birlem whose son, Wallace Birlem, built the double garage behind it with living rooms above which he occupies [1938]." - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 157. [show more]
14670Southwest Harbor Post Office at 340 Main Street
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 340 Main Street
Southwest Harbor Post Office at 340 Main Street
Item:
  • 14670   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 340 Main Street
12615Southwest Harbor Motor Co. as the United States Post Office and Office Building 2015
  • Image, Photograph, Digital Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • Soules - George John Soules
  • 2015-05-23
  • Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor Motor Co. as the United States Post Office and Office Building 2015
Item:
  • 12615   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Digital Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
Creator:
  • Soules - George John Soules
Date:
  • 2015-05-23
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
11902Postmaster Eugene Shubal Thurston at the United States Post Office, Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • 1921
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 30 Clark Point Road
This photograph was taken during the time that Eugene Subal Thurston Sr. was Postmaster. Note the VIA (Village Improvement Association) waste bin next to the step. Part of William J. Tower's house is visible to the left of the post office in the picture.
Postmaster Eugene Shubal Thurston at the United States Post Office, Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine
Item:
  • 11902   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
Date:
  • 1921
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 30 Clark Point Road
Source:
  • Collection of Eugene S. Thurston Family
Description:
This photograph was taken during the time that Eugene Subal Thurston Sr. was Postmaster. Note the VIA (Village Improvement Association) waste bin next to the step. Part of William J. Tower's house is visible to the left of the post office in the picture.
11758United States Post Office, Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
  • 1921
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 30 Clark Point Road
United States Post Office, Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine
Item:
  • 11758   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office
Date:
  • 1921
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 30 Clark Point Road
Source:
  • Collection of Eugene S. Thurston Family