Description: 1905 view of Brookside cemetery in Somesville. Shows arch at entry and granite blocks of retaining wall along mill stream. Very few trees in view.
Description: Postcard of A.L.Somes store. Dry and Fancy Goods. 357 Main St. According to the postcard writing the picture was taken in 1908. On the telephone poll is a sign: J.H. Scott Tailor Cleansing, Pressing, Repairing Up one Flight. Next to it in a side window is a sign that may say Cove Bailey? then another unreadable sign. There is also a sign in the store front that says See Klark Urban Co Drama and Vaudeville Opera House Aug 25 Above partially hidden by the telephone pole is Geo. R. F __ Law Office [show more]
Description: Unknown man, perhaps Arthur Sanderson, father of Virginia Somes Sanderson, wearing pin striped suit, white shirt and tie. Watch fob visible under coat. Holding bowler type hat in hand. Standing in front of lawn of Victorian house. Marked on back, “1904 351 W 7th Ave Columbus, O.
Description: Fifteen people (five men, ten women) posing for photograph. Note on back says, "Employees in Inn in 1900--the year the house burned--colored woman is Mary Carr, the pastry cook, who discovered the fire round midnight." Some of the women are wearing aprons, one man wears a chef's hat; others likely worked outside or as a bellhop or host. Image is 8.25" X 6"; mounted on grey cardboard 112' X 10"; tear in upper right corner. [show more]
Description: Balance Rock. Bar Harbor, June 12, 1905. Mrs. A.W. Wallace. The postcard is address to A.F. Sawyer, Bar Harbor, ME. Card depicts large balanced rock at shore with three men in military uniforms on the rock.
Description: Paul Stubing identified the subjects in this picture as a "banker crew" fishing on the banks. This photo was by Geo. Neal. The caption on the back reads "A Banker Crew at Bernard, Maine; About 1900. Sch. "Emma"- Capt. Turner". Rralph Stanley thinks this is a Mackerel Schooner.
Description: Black and white postcard labeled "Bear Island, Northeast Harbor, ME." The front is marked: "How is Harvey today? Isn't it dreadful about him." The postcard is addressed to Mr. A.F. Sawyer, Millbridge, Maine.
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 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 sailing 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 [show more]
Description: Two women stand on chairs while two others look under a table and in the corner of a dining room around 1900. A man sits at the table and laughs. A caption below the photograph reads, "Biddy and the mouse." Black and white
Description: A double image card, probably part of a story series about Biddy the Maid, Card #10409(a), "Biddy, you may serve the tomatoes undressed", image of group of four people eating at a table, with a woman standing next to the table, Keystone View Company, manufactueres and publishers, Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: A double image card, probably part of a story series about Biddy the Maid, Card #10411(c), "Biddy and the mouse", image of group of four people dressed for dinner and Biddy the maid in her undergarments, Keystone View Company, manufactueres and publishers, Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: A double image card, part of Biddy the Maid story cards, # 10409(b), "I'll not take off another stitch if I lose my place." Keystone View Company, manufacturers & publishers. Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: Two men and two women eat at a dining table around 1900. One of the women is speaking to a servant. A caption below the photograph reads "Biddy, you may serve the tomatoes undressed." Black and white
Description: A black and white photo of two young men, wading in the water. Location unknown. Handwritten label below photo "Billy and Duirdge (SP)." The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902 and 1903. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: A black and white photo of a young man, seated on the sand. Handwritten label below photo "Billy." The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902 and 1903. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: Brig under construction in Somes Cove. Looking across Somes Cove to Somes meadow and landing. Six men standing on deck looking toward camera. Hull near completion. Lumber scattered around ship. Two masts lay on the ground in back of ship. Schooner to the right. Marked on back, “Steamboat Wharf in back ground. Brig 1905?” 8" x 10"
Description: Brig under construction in Somes Cove. Looking across Somes Cove to Somes Meadow and landing. Six men standing on deck looking toward camera. Hull near completion. Lumber scattered around ship. Two masted lay on the ground in back of ship. Schooner to the right. Marked on back, “One of the boat builders was William Smith husband of Addie Smith of Somesville” Brief outline of family tree. “Ship builder, William married Cynthia?, children Pearl - Blacksmith and Bloomfield, Storekeeper. Child of Pearl, Fred who married Addie. Children of Fred and Addie, Don and Stuart.” Don Smith still living in Somesville. Photo could not be located 02/03/2022 [show more]
Description: Color postcard labeled "Cathedral Rock, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert Island, ME." The postcard is address to: A.F. Sawyer, Millbridge ME. The postcard is dated 11/9/1905.
Description: Black and white photo of cave at Great Head, 1902. Several people are in the cave and view is taken from the distant rocks. The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: A black and white photo of young man, sitting in a small punt with oars, on the water. Label under photo "Chapin Marcus." The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: Two unknown children, possibly Virginia Somes Sanderson and brother Arthur. Girl wearing hair on top of head held by ribbon, white knee-length dress with short puffy sleeves and bare legs. Boy wears cap with striped shirt and black bow tie, knee pants, dark socks and white shoes. Large cottage with covered porch in background. Marked on back, “July 1900 Catawba Island, O.”