Description: Mount Desert Island article p.52 “Making it in Maine” Horseman of Acadia: Article about William Tapley and his work with Wildwood Stable of Seal Harbor in Acadia National Park
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: LaRue Spiker seated in wooden chair on lawn outside her cabin on the Long Pond Road in Southwest Harbor. Wearing short sleeve dress. Holds book open on lap. Cocker Spaniel sits in front of the chair looking up at her.
Description: LaRue Spiker seated at picnic table holding dog. Second dog in parked car with open hatch back. Moutains and lake in background. On back of photo, “This was the second campsite on Great Machais Lake. The woods are visible and were behind the camera.”
Description: 4.5 X 5.5 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker seated in wooden chair on lawn outside her cabin on the Long Pond Road in Southwest Harbor. Wearing short sleeve dress. Holds book open on lap. Cocker spaniel lays on ground at her feet.
Description: Somes House Inn, Somesville. Road in foreground. Trees line drive to cottage. Two connected three-story white clapboard buildings. On left, wrap-around porch with lattice work and steps going down the left side. Two dormers and one chimney. On right - Porch on front with lattice work. Two chimneys. Horse and buggy in front of steps. Person on porch. No date.
Description: Two story white clapboard house with black shutter, attached barn. Large trees in front of house. One horse near shed/bard with no tack held by man. Second horse in front wearing harness held by boy. Man stands near horse.
Description: Two masted schooner at wharf in front of A.J. Whiting’s (later, 1887) Fernald’s Store (later Port-in-a-Storm Bookstore, then art gallery). Back of blacksmith shop visible on left. Small sailing dory tied to wharf. Anchor hangs from bow. Several men seated in the bow of schooner, one standing aft near main mast. Man driving wagon pulled by two white horses. Somes meadow in distance. Mark in lower left hand corner. Edges very worn. Stained and faded. Marked on back, “Schooner Kate L. Pray.” [show more]
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken in car, with paws on window and head looking out, ears are slightly perked up. Perken is 8 weeks old, June 1977. Toyota written backwards on car dash board slightly above his right ear.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of dog holding something in it's mouth and walking in tall grass. The dog is facing to the right. Note on back :"June '77, 2nd week". Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Tail is curled up and is holding object in mouth, right paw is up in air. Slightly out of focus.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken, 8 weeks, June ‘77’. Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Dog is standing with front legs on couch cushion, head is turned to face camera, body faces couch. Standing on hardwood floor, doorway on left side behind dog. Note on back: June ‘77, 2nd week.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken, 8 weeks, June 1977. Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Lying on couch cushion with head on paws. Tail curled under hind leg. Plaid fabric behind dog.