Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"McCormick house 2012 X The following people lived in (if not owned) this home throughout its long history: Warren Sprague, Willy 'Jack'…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Old House (circa 1820-2013)

"The Old House built by John Savage II ca. 1820, torn down on February 22, 2013Northeast Harbor Library Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell..."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… who recorded the visual beauty of Mount Desert Island in their artwork, the tourist industry on Mount Desert Island was born. As a result, the A.C."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"… 1880s, the Rodick family still lived on Rodick's Island, now Bar Island, where they raised sheep and spun and wove their own wool."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"… Staples at his store, Swan's Island, 1966Swan's Island Historical Society Island resident Carolyn Martin describes the store experience: "You went…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Beginnings

"… who made their lives on or near Mount Desert Island lived in groups of several extended families, in houses made of birch bark."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Inns

"Island House and slip, Southwest Harbor, 1893Southwest Harbor Public Library Making Accommodations By the mid-1880s, Bar Harbor boasted dozens of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"Movies Come To The Island Criterion & Star Tickets, Bar Harbor, ca. 1935Northeast Harbor Library As Bar Harbor evolved into a premiere…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators come to MDI

"Desert Island. Artists, including Frederick Church, came to the island to visit, and took away beautiful images of places on MDI."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… Friends of Island History X Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Mount Desert, (207) 276-9323 The Mount Desert Island Historical Society…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Community and Commerce

"Finally, in 1800 islanders voted to build two meeting houses, the Congregational on the Bass Harbor Road in Southwest Harbor, and the Baptist, on…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"1930 Bar Harbor, as it appeared in 1930.Maine Historical Society Islanders still fished, but instead of sailing to Labrador, they stayed more local."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More Permanent Settlers Arrive

"… Plantation of Mount Desert -- now Mount Desert Island -- still exist and copies can be found in the local libraries."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Founding of Acadia National Park

"… fresh air and sunshine to the body."Mount Desert Island Historical Society The island's growing popularity raised concern, mainly among summer…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Third Generation and Beyond

"… descent to make a homestead on Mount Desert Island. The Manchester family first settled in 1775 near present day Manchester Point at the mouth and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… Loring had special affection for Mount Desert Island, for he spent part of most summers here for several decades."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Source Materials

"… help and assistance from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library, the author gives thanks in particular the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Green Mountain Railway

"On Mt. Desert Island Green Mountain (now called Cadillac) was one of the most beautiful spots for miles. Frances H."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Postscript: More Moving Buildings

"William Vanderbuilt of Rhode Island, writer Willa Cather (who wrote the final draft of her last book at the house), and Mrs."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"1890 Men at work in Hall Quarry. Stone from Mount Desert Island was loaded directly onto boats in the deep water of Somes Sound and shipped to cities…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… of other existing examples around Mount Desert Island of "houses on wheels." Readers are encouraged to find other examples around the Island of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"Island high schools competed vigorously in intra-Island competition and in games and tournaments throughout the state."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"… with the Jordan Pond House, a public tea house located in Acadia National Park, and participating in other island institutions and committees such…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 3 of 6

"1910Mount Desert Island Historical Society Summer at Asticou brought a house and lodging swap for most of the Savage family."