Albert D. Moore was Postmaster at McKinley from May 7, 1918 to October 1, 1933. The movie, advertised as being shown on Saturday at Sawyers Hall, was the comedy, "Let It Rain" starring Douglas MacLean. The movie, released on February 12, 1927, was produced by Douglas MacLean and directed by Edward F. Cline and featured Boris Karloff as as a crook. Left to Right: Robbins - Colson Henry Robbins (1858-1935) Gordon Eugene Robbins, Colson Robbins' grandson. (1926-?) Georgia M. (Ray) Robbins, Mrs. Jay Lester Robbins, Colson's daughter in law. (1903-1990) The automobile is possibly a 1925 Oldsmobile or Chrysler sedan.
Description: Albert D. Moore was Postmaster at McKinley from May 7, 1918 to October 1, 1933. The movie, advertised as being shown on Saturday at Sawyers Hall, was the comedy, "Let It Rain" starring Douglas MacLean. The movie, released on February 12, 1927, was produced by Douglas MacLean and directed by Edward F. Cline and featured Boris Karloff as as a crook. Left to Right: Robbins - Colson Henry Robbins (1858-1935) Gordon Eugene Robbins, Colson Robbins' grandson. (1926-?) Georgia M. (Ray) Robbins, Mrs. Jay Lester Robbins, Colson's daughter in law. (1903-1990) The automobile is possibly a 1925 Oldsmobile or Chrysler sedan. [show more]
The Southwest Harbor Band is visible on the right. The photograph was taken from the window at the peak of the roof of the house on the northwest corner of Main Street and Seal Cove Road - Tax Map 9 - Lot 8, 196 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. "…the house on the corner…was built by Marshall Lurvey, sold to Capt. Thomas Milan, who sold it to Ezra D. Lurvey, whose son, Ezra W. Lurvey, now owns it." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p. 140 - 1938.
Description: The Southwest Harbor Band is visible on the right. The photograph was taken from the window at the peak of the roof of the house on the northwest corner of Main Street and Seal Cove Road - Tax Map 9 - Lot 8, 196 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. "…the house on the corner…was built by Marshall Lurvey, sold to Capt. Thomas Milan, who sold it to Ezra D. Lurvey, whose son, Ezra W. Lurvey, now owns it." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p. 140 - 1938. [show more]
Probably painted on Gotts Island as Lucia Leffingwell had a cottage there and the Kenways also owned a house and vacationed on the island. Originally the painting may have been framed showing less than shown here, hence the discoloration toward the bottom.
Description: Probably painted on Gotts Island as Lucia Leffingwell had a cottage there and the Kenways also owned a house and vacationed on the island. Originally the painting may have been framed showing less than shown here, hence the discoloration toward the bottom.
At 18 months old, Eleanor is sitting on the lumber that her father was using to build the Mayo house on Wesley Avenue. The house in the background no longer exists, but was on the corner of Main Street and Wesley Avenue. Part of the Carroll building is visible to the left.
Description: At 18 months old, Eleanor is sitting on the lumber that her father was using to build the Mayo house on Wesley Avenue. The house in the background no longer exists, but was on the corner of Main Street and Wesley Avenue. Part of the Carroll building is visible to the left.