Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Division of MDI Begins

"On February 22, 1796 the legislature of Massachusetts passed an act dividing the town of Mount Desert into two towns and incorporating Eden as a…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Development of an Island-wide Identity

"… been known for its natural beauty, the resilience of its native people, and the contributions of those who have made it their new home."

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"His hope came true and in August 13, 1947 the Gulesian Hospital was open for business. This hospital took in surgical patients, maternity patients…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 1 of 6

"Whether it be through the lens of his camera while walking on the village trails, artistically developing landscape portraits in the dark room at his…"

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

"… fished, built boats, or participated in some of all of the year around occupations, the Savages constructed buildings for themselves and others in…"

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

"The memorial reflects Savage's love of the native stones on the island and the quiet joy he took spending time in the lesser travelled and beautiful…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 5 of 6

"Upon Curtis's philanthropic bequest of all of his local property to the town of Mount Desert, Charles was appointed the sole trustee of Asticou…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 2 of 6

"Savage. Taking the reins of the Asticou Inn was not all surprise for young Charles because of his experiences working alongside his father and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"In 1947 a fire interrupted production for a time but was quickly rebuilt and an enamel shop was added, and production of special-order finished items…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"In 1947, the Boston & Maine and Maine Central purchased 20 new cars, the latest in passenger equipment, but potential passengers were turning to air…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… history are fully cataloged, protected from fire and climate, and accessible during regular business hours throughout the year."

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

"In 1932 the Criterion Theatre, with more than 700 seats, opened in Bar Harbor. Depression, War, and Fire"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"Sometimes, the rank, greasy smell of roasted porpoise also wafted through the camp either because someone was roasting a chunk of porpoise for dinner…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Old Ell is Born

"According to family legend, after the 1900 fire burned the original Asticou Inn, A.C. Savage was concerned a future fire might engulf this nearby…"

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

"The 1927 yearbook had a drawing of the death of basketball, born in the season of 1912-13 and died in A.D."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Wartime on Mt. Desert Island

"… cemeteries on the island still show the stones of these early settlers, often with an epitaph that recognizes their status as a veteran of war."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …next came the artists and rusticators.

"… ordinary pursuits of life to the pure enjoyment of rural nature; which is in the soul like a fountain of cool waters to the way-worn travelers."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Second Generation & Permanent Structures at Asticou

"and the 6th child of John and Climena’s 11 children -- later bought out all of his siblings’ and their heirs’ interests in Lot 67 after his father…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - They Should Have Constructed Their Buildings On Wheels

"We will take advantage of this length of stay by one family in one place and examine the lifestyles of the Savage family in Asticou over the…"

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

"… of the Plantation of Mount Desert into the town of Mount Desert, in the county of Lincoln and the state of Massachusetts on February 16, 1789."

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 - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"This exhibit looks at the changes made to this village between the end of the 18th century until the beginning of the 20th century."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Years on Mt. Desert Island

"Generations of men and women have worked the sea to support their families. And as gravestones through Mt. Desert show – many were lost at sea."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor, 1907Jesup Memorial Library Yet for all the joys and solace of nature, some wanted more."