Description: ...Containing a collection of new designs of carpentry and architecture which will be particularly useful to country workmen in general. Originally published in 1797
Description: A set of 21 TIF photos of the architectural drawings of the R. Amory Thorndike home in Bar Harbor. These photos were made by the Thorndike family during the renovation and restoration of the home that started in 2009. The architect, Scott Koniecko, and Genie Thorndike arranged for this to be made and donated the images to the Historical Society. All images are attached to this record. CD of the image files is located with the hard copy paper Thorndike plans. See location in this record. [show more]
Description: In the words of the introduction, written by Robert R. Pyle, this book "preserves the memories relevant to understanding the roots of communities on Mount Desert Island." It includes sections on Savage's ancestors and the history artists, tourism, and recreation on the island; his education and training and photographs and descriptions of buildings designed by him in Northeast Harbor, Islesboro, and Bar Harbor.