Description: Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
Description: Six people sit in a small boat in the fog while on a boating party. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Description: Tourists sit on the beach beside the Cathedral at the Ovens on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "The Cathedral." Black and white
Description: Black and white image of two men in t-shirts, hats, and trousers outside of a tent at a CCC camp on Mount Desert Island. None of the men are identified. Warm weather season.
Description: Black and white image of twelve men and two large buildings that were at a CCC camp on Mount Desert Island. None of the men are identified. Each man has an axe or other tool in hand. Winter
Description: A CD that contains large file images of thirteen Ballard photos from the MDIHS collection. Images on the disc are large TIF photos (with 3 exceptions which are JPG). These images were probably digitized into large format files for publication or reproduction. Images from the disc were converted into JPG format, smaller files, to link to this record. For use in publications, it is recommended to use files from this disc rather than from the Past Perfect data images. Not known which Ballard collection of photos these images are in. Needs to be checked prior to publication. [show more]
Description: Snow covered bushes in foreground then trees with Somes Sound peeking through in the background. Note-Fernald Point Featured page March 3 90%
Description: Five tourists pose at The Ovens at Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "View at the Ovens." Black and white
Description: Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Description: Members of a Gilman High School class, probably at a reunion. Some members are individually identified on the back of the photograph. Stickers on back provide the names of some of the individuals in the photograph. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Gilman HS Class 100%" in red marker and "The earliest graduate item/ Spiker" in blue pen. People Depicted: Art McCrae, Frazier Peckham, Emily Phillips Reynolds, Gordon Falt Black and white [show more]
Description: John and John A. Somes pose outside a house. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. People Depicted: John Somes, John A. Somes Black and white
Description: An unidentified man stands in Devil's Oven on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Description: Geographical map showing the locations of towns, landmarks, and geographical features of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles, ME. Lists of the heights of mountains peaks and the summer levels of lakes and ponds are also included. 1 in. = 1 mile
Description: Tourists and a horse and buggy on the grounds of the Mount Desert House in Somesville, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Mt. Desert House/ Somesville" in black pen. Black and white
Description: Report on a survey of the educational programs and facilities of the schools on Mount Desert Island taken in 1948, including trends in enrollment, school housing needs, finances, and transportation. The survey recommends the establishment of a consolidated, regional school for grades 7-12.