Contributed by Maine Seacoast Mission
Description
A carpenter posed for a photo while hand planing a board on Head Harbor Island. The population of Head Harbor peaked at 117 in 1880, with 70 students enrolled in the school that year. The Maine Seacoast Mission built a church in Sealand (also called Head Harbor) in 1910. A granite quarry operated from 1890 to 1920, and a nearby lath mill closed in 1928. Most residents worked as fishermen or farmers.
Early island life thrived because goods traveled easily by water. But as gas-powered engines and improved roads spread, fishermen lost that advantage. Many families relocated to the mainland, often moving their homes by barge or across the ice. By the end of World War II, only two or three houses remained on the island.
Maine Seacoast Mission has been a trusted friend along the Maine coast since 1905. Rooted in a history of compassionate service and mutual trust, the Mission seeks to strengthen coastal and island communities by educating youth, supporting families, and promoting good health.
About This Item
- Title: Carpenter hand planing a board, Head Harbor, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Head Harbor, Jonesport, Washington County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Seacoast Mission6 Old Firehouse Lane, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
207-288-5097 ext. 1202
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Head Harbor Island resident standing proudly on his porch, ca. 1920
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