Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this photo was taken on the Bernard shore looking towards McKinley. He said this is a George Neal photo. The caption on the back of 007.19.76 reads, "The Bernard Shore - Bass Harbor, Maine - about 1900 (photo by George Neal)". This is a winter scene with snow and ice evident. There is a building to the left of the picture with the name D.G. Benson written on the sign. There are two siling vessels tied up to the dock with punts to their sterns. There is another punt on the beach. In the background are several sailing vessels tied to moorings. One of the vessels has its mainsail raised. Kenneth Beal recently visited the exhibit and informed us that he owns this wharf. It was originally approved sometime in the 1860's and Daniel Benson was my great grandfather's (James) brother. They owned it together. There may have even been another brother involved. At one time they had a bowling alley incorporated in this wharf but that burned. Ken said he rebuilt this wharf about 1980 and actually use it as a "cottage" for he and his wife, Helen and family. Ken Beal is willing to return to talk about these photos and may be reached at 549 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01930 and his email address is: barney@kenbeal.com This glass negative was probably created by W.H. Ballard using an old photograph of George Neal. [show more]
Description: Swan’s Island Ferry at the McKinley terminal under construction for State Port Authority. Curving dirt road on rock jetty down to dock and boat under construction in ways. May walking up road towards camera. The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Man rowing away from bows of carriers. L to R: El Placida, America, Rangeley, Fannie & Ethel, Henry O. Underwood. Behind are: Fish Hawk and Bessie L. The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Sardine Carriers at Clark Point Wharfs, Southwest Harbor. ”S.W. Boat Corp.” sign on building. Many boats tied up. From R to L: Gary Alan, Roamer, Henry O. Underwood, Fish Hawk, Novelty, and Chrisotpher in front row. Others beyond that. Lobster boat in foreground with sail up. Hills in background. Ballard Neg. #2-292A The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Sardine Carriers at Clark Point Wharfs, Southwest Harbor. ”S.W. Boat Corp.” sign on building. Many boats tied up. From R to L: Gary Alan, Roamer, Henry O. Underwood, Fish Hawk, Novelty, and Chrisotpher in front row. Others beyond that. Lobster boat in foreground with sail up. Hills in background.Ballard Neg. #2-292The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Snow scene from the outer end of dock. S.W. Boat Corp. boat house to right. Lobster boat tied to dock at right, two boats further back on ways by edge of water. Snow on dock next to S.W. Boat, and on houses in background.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Fairlee in its cradle.Starboard view of length of finished boat with four circular windows on side of deck. Marked “I-N-375” on bow, and says “Fairlee, N.E. Harbor, ME on lifesaving ring. American flag at the stern of the boat. Tall antena on boat, antena on roof of house behind boat.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Progress Photos.Engine with cardboard box on top and pipe leaning on it from right. Wooden stairs on left, extension cord strung down from right.Ballard Neg. #5500-16 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Man in lobster boat in harbor facing camera. Boat # “1M12”. Starboard view. Other boats and houses in background.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Man in lobster boat in harbor facing camera. Boat # “1M12”. Starboard view. Other boats and houses in background.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Boat in progress inside garage. View of stern--transom in place. Rest of boat is frame. Chains hanging over bow. Ballard Neg. #58-1 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Vertical picture looking up from beneath bow of boat inside a boathouse. Wooden stairs in middle leading up to bow. Scaffolding around side of boat.Ballard Neg. #5500-13 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Shot taken of inside of large boat being built. Framework in place, stairs leading up on left from inside. Man sitting top left on top of deck frame, another man standing at left.Ballard Neg. #5500-12 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Bow shot of large boat being built in boat shop. Frame in place, clamp on lower right part of hull. Man on bottom of photo working, man on scaffolding above, both looking at camera. Two large ladders hold planks for scaffolding.Ballard Neg. #5500-3 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Interior of boat in progress, towards stern. Skeleton of sides, arching down to center. Electrical extension cord snaking way through picture. Ballard Neg. #5500-4 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Progress Photos.Bulkhead with plans attached to front. Light hanging down in front of plans. Saw and boards seen through door--bottom-middle. Power strip with extension cords sits on left of bulkhead.Ballard Neg. #5500-17 The Charles Butt Collection
Description: 24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Bow towards camera with port side. Man at wheel, American flag at stern of boat. Larger cruiser in right background with tall VHF antenna. Small hills and trees far in background across water. Ballard Neg. #1 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
Description: 24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Stern and starboard side of boat with view inside. Man sitting on side at wheel, exhaust visible at stern. American flag flying at stern. Larger cruiser in background at right. Ballard Neg. #2 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection