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409Hand Tinted Photo of USS Constitution
  • Image, Photograph
  • Vessels, Naval Vessel
  • 1931
Description:
Hand-tinted black and white photograph of the USS Constitution in Bar Harbor.
248Photo of the Steamer "Lewiston"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1868 c.
Description:
Black and white image of the steamer paddle wheel boat "Lewiston" docked at Bar Harbor wharf. The Lewiston was the first passenger boat to make regular trips to Bar Harbor's wharf.
382Handkerchief from SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie
  • Object, Handkerchief
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
Description:
Framed handkerchief souvenir of the German ship SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie with embroidered image of the steamship in tan, yellow, white & red floss. Embroidered texts reads: "N.D.L Kronprinzessin Cecilie", N.D.L Stands for Norddeutscher Lloyd, the German shipping company,
379Framed photo of SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and newspaper article
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
Description:
Framed combination of photograph & two columns of newspaper story which describes the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ship arriving & hiding out in Bar Harbor. The photo depicts ship off Shore Path, spectators & dog.
375Painting of Steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
Description:
Reprint of a painting portraying fisherman & boat, a woman & boy with nets & row boat in foreground and in the background the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Has name of the ship on bottom of frame.
397Photo of SS George Washington
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1933-08-27
Description:
Black & white photo of steamship SS George Washington at sea, no humans visible, two stacks. In document frame. Writing on lower right-hand corner read: "U.S.S. George Washington at Bar Harbor. Aug 27 1933. Browns Studio Hulls Cove."
451Capitan's Inkwell from Kronprinzessin Cecilie
  • Object, Writing, Inkwell
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914 c
Description:
Silver inkwell with an engraving of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and the name "Cecilie" engraved under. Inkwell belonged to SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ocean liner which came to Bar Harbor August 5, 1914.
522Photograph of the Yachts "Corsair" and "Oneida"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1930 - 1940 c
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting the yachts "Corsair IV" on the right side and "Oneida" on the left. Both ships are in Bar Harbor. "Corsair IV" was owned by J.P. Morgan.
527Photograph of The Boat "Discoverer"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1924 c
Description:
Framed black and white photo depicting the "Discoverer" sail boat in Bar Harbor which was owned by Joseph Pulitzer.
346Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1940 c.
Description:
Block of railing from the German liner ship the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Gold plaque attached says "Teakwood Rail from the U.S.S. Mount Vernon 1917 - 1940". The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was given the name U.S.S. Mount Vernon when it was seized by the U.S. government at the start of WWI.
394Photo of Bar Harbor Express
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • 1900 c
Description:
Black & white photo depicting the Bar Harbor Express Railroad train leaving Mt. Desert Ferry. Locomotive under full steam with exhaust clearly visible and is along shoreline.
42Photograph of the Horace Jayne Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1940 c.
Description:
Black and white photograph of the Jayne Cottage, Bar Harbor. Photograph is slightly blurry, and house is obscured by trees. The Jayne Cottage was designed by W. Ralph Emerson and built in 1887-1887. First owner was Dr. Horace Jayne. On back side of photograph is written: Jayne Cottage Jesups (sic) where Brown now lives In ink is written: Please return to Palmer + Hall Real Estate + Insurance 28 Cottage St Bar Harbor, Maine It should be noted that the reference to the Jesup cottage is incorrect. [show more]
55Photograph of The Briars
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1930 c.
Description:
Black and white photograph of The Briars, slightly obscured by trees. The Briars was a summer cottage near the Shore Path, Bar Harbor, built for J. Montgomery Sears in 1881 and designed by architect William Ralph Emerson. It was later occupied by Evalyn Walsh McLean. The house was torn down around 1968. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: The Briars, Sears, McLean E.B. McLean, Shore Path Please return to Palmer + Hall Real Estate + Insurance 28 Cottage St. Bar Harbor, Maine [show more]
56Photograph of The Briars
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1930 c.
Description:
Black and white photograph of The Briars, a Shingle Style summer cottage located along the Shore Path, Bar Harbor. The Briars was designed by architect William Ralph Emerson of Boston, and was built for J. Montgomery Sears. The house was razed around 1968.
60Stereoscopic view of the Jayne Cottage
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Emery - Ernest E. Emery (1849-1933)
  • 1890 c.
Description:
Stereoscopic view of the Jayne Cottage, off Cleftstone Road, Bar Harbor. The Jayne Cottage was designed in the Shingle Style by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built in 1887-1888. The original owner was Dr. Horace Jayne. The house burned in 1947. This stereoscopic view is stamped E. Emery, Bar Harbor, Maine and is labeled Mrs. Jayne.
62Photograph of The Knoll
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph of The Knoll, a summer cottage located on the Eagle Lake Road. The Knoll is largely obscured by trees in this view, but the end of the house is visible, including a long staircase connecting the porch to the ground. The Knoll was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson for Henrietta Wilkins. It was built by Bar Harbor contractor John E. Clark. The Knoll burned in 1947
63Photograph of Homewood
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1915
Description:
Black and white photograph of Homewood, the Maria D. Saunders Cottage in Bar Harbor. Homewood was located on the Eagle Lake Road. It was designed by William Ralph Emerson and built by John E. Clark. The house burned in 1947. The photograph is dated and identified on the back.
64Photograph of Shore Cottage, also called Uferheim and Baymeath
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph of a Shore Cottage, a summer cottage built for Samuel E. Lyon along Eden Street in Bar Harbor. The cottage was built in 1884 and was based on plans by William Ralph Emerson. The house was nearly identical to Brook End, which Emerson designed for Samuel Lyon in 1881. This house was occupied by John DeKoven, who called it Baymeath. When the DeKovens moved to Hulls Cove, they took the name with them. The house was then known as Shore Cottage, and later it was called Uferheim and owned by Uriel Crocker. It was built by John E. Clark and razed around 1939. [show more]
65Photograph of Burnmouth
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph of Burnmouth, a summer cottage located on Eden Street, Bar Harbor. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This photograph shows the land-side of the house, and was taken in the off-season, as the vines do not have any leaves and many of the windows and doors are covered with shutters and boards. Pencil writing on the back of this photograph identifies this cottage as "Bournemouth" which is misspelled. Also written in this same hand is: Mrs. Archibald Harrison (1904) Mrs. Morris McCormick (1969) [show more]
70Photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the Water
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the water. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark in 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This view shows the house after it was altered in 1926, a project overseen by architect Arthur W. McFarland. Among other changes, the oringal porch was removed and replaced by a much version. The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth. [show more]
71Photograph of Highbrook
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
View of Highbrook as seen from in front of the house. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. The cottage was built by Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. 
Highbrook burned in 1947.
72Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the stairs. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. 
Highbrook burned in 1947.
73Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the piazza. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. 
Highbrook burned in 1947.
439Interior of Mercer Cottage Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1920
Description:
Black and white sepia tone photo of the interior of the Mercer Cottage.
438Watercolor Painting "Bass Cottage"
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Watercolor painting of the summer cottage "Bass Cottage" with a dedication on the lower left which reads: "Love Roy and Helene" and has the artist signature "Hallowell" on the lower right.