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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Finally, the granite was loaded onto barges to be shipped to New York and Boston. Sometimes the barges were towed away from the wharf by a pulley and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… marked an end to the age of East coast shipping and reliance on forest products. The nation turned to coal, iron, and oil."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"It is diabolical.” Pinky Ship, Belfast, ca. 1880Swan's Island Historical Society Dr. Small states, “About the year 1850 a decided improvement…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"… supplies, and partnered with the Maine Seacoast Mission. Using its boat Sunbeam, the Mission “aids the (Maine coastal or island) town or plantation…"

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

"It is the mission of SIES to provide library and historical collections services for the community of Swan's Island."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"… transportation was supplied by the Maine Seacoast Mission, an organization founded in 1905 to help Down East island communities."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Welcome to Swan's Island!

"Welcome to Swan's Island! Burnt Coat Harbor X Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy

"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"Summer Pleasures cont'd Seaside Hall in Atlantic village, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also…"

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

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

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

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Hall after repairs, Swan's Island, ca. 1985Swan's Island Historical Society The Independent Order of Odd Fellows…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"Winter Fun Four skaters on Goose Pond, Swan's Island, ca. 1924Swan's Island Historical Society Winters would also be a time to find islanders…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"Stores Laura Sprague in Atlantic store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society During the early 1900s the population in each…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"Islanders at Work Text by Beverly McAloon Audios created and produced by Meghan Vigeant Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society In 1786…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering

"Lobstering Lobstering has kept the fishing industry on Swan’s Island the major industry from the mid 20th century to today."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years Text by Kate Webber Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Carrying Place X…"