Description: Side view of Stone Barn on at intersection of Crooked Road and Norway Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owen are barn owners. Photographed in May 2006. The farm itself dates to 1850. The barn was built in 1907 by the Shea Brothers of Ellsworth, masonry contractors and builders who had purchased the property. The first story is constructed of glacial stone and granite. The gambrel-roofed barn has housed both sheep and goats. The Stone Barn is on the National Register of historic structures. Mr. and Mrs. Owen have been stewards of the 167 acre farm for over 40 years and have deeded the farm to a conservation trust. A road running between the carriage house to the right of the barn and the farm house led over the brook and up the hill to salt marsh land. The Owens have produced lettuce (6,000-8,000 heads a year), strawberries and beans, goat milk, and other goat mile products which were sold to local restaurants and markets. For years, giant sunflowers stood in a half circle plot on the front lawn. The sheep shed at the rear of the barn was built in the 1960s. The carriage house (not visible in the photograph) was probably somewhat older than the barn, and had front and rear doors so that the carriage could be driven in one end and out the other. [show more]
Description: Two photocopies of excerpt from document or book, possibly "History of MDI" by George Street. Lists the children of Abraham and Hannah Somes.
Description: Farm Ledger, Bartlett's Island Farm (approx. 1910-1933). Records kept by Augustus P. Loring. Includes animals, supplies, employees, work undertaken, crop yields and disappointments, thefts, etc, Leather bound, outside says Bartlett's island
Description: Harriett Noyes age 50-70. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Ribbons worn at back of head. Full skirt with belt at waist. Buttons down center of bodice, lace collar and small black bow at neck. Trim runs down length of sleeve and around cufs. Seated in chair with arm on covered table. Marked on back, “B.F. George, Photographist, 140 Court Street Boston.
Description: Cabinet card of young boy photographed against a pastoral backdrop. He wears a tweed buttoned jacket, short trousers and a striped scarf tied in a bow at the neck. His short hair is parted and combed to one side. He rests his hands on a rustic wooden gate. Card is marked: B. B. Joy, Ellsworth, Me.
Description: From 1883 to 1890 a cog railway ran up the slopes of today's Cadillac Mountain; the railway was the inspiration of Francis (Frank) Clerque.
Description: Woman age 60-90. Wearing tight cap, dark color with light color ribbon trim. Hair tucked into cap. Small hoop earrings. Wears half glasses. Dark dress with fabric covered buttons. Stiff white collar with large lace bow tied at neck. Upper torso only. Heavy staining around image.
Description: Two boys ages 5-9. Short hair both parted on side. Boys wear identical costumes. Short dark coats with double rows of 5 buttons. Collars lay flat. Three folds on each side on buttons. Pockets flaps. Both wear narrow silk bow ties. Black knee pants with three buttons on outside of knee. Stripped socks and high button boats. Leaning against cushioned chair with fringe. Standing on fur rug.
Description: Boy age 4-8. Seated in chair on which heavy cloth is draped.Head leaning on right hand, elbow propped on chair. Hair parted on side, slightly wavy. Dark jacket with double row of buttons. Three buttons on sleeve. White white collar with scalloped edges and cutwork. Lighter colored skirt.
Description: Outlines the powers and duties of justices of the peace relating to Criminal Process, Civil Process, town meetings, abandonment of children, hay, and other matters.
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963