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: 3.5 X 4 faded black and white photograph of a dog, possibly a spaniel, with dark spots on eyes and ears. Spots also around middle. Dog is looking up and lying on rocks. ‘1962’ written on back.
Description: Horses hitched to buckboards along street. Men sit in carriages or stand next to them. To the left are grass squares and saplings. Across street three large buildings. Middle building holds R.F. Suminsby, smaller builing next door, sign read [----] Stevens. Stamped on back with LaRue Spiker, P O Box 625, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679. "Auto War" in red crayon
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of a small newly hatched baby cormorant on a granite rock facing to the right of the photo. Egg is white with dark spots.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of a beagle sitting in grass in front of tire of vehicle with two front paws supporting body. Facing ahead and to left. (May be pregnant? ) Writing on back, “Species: Qu’est-que c’est que ca. Breed: Little Fright, Name: Little Waif , Source: The god, who sees the sparrow fall and does nothing about it, knows. Future: I’m afraid I’m stuck. Weak minded, 1959-60.” The LaRue Spiker Collection
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of beagle in midground walking on sidewalk, facing ahead, to the right of the picture walking in front of old white house, two stories with windows opened. Dark couch on lawn, telephone pole to left of dog. Lilac bush to the right of house. Note on back, "Lubec."
Description: 4 X 4 black and white closeup photograph of small bird perched in a pine tree, feeding three small baby birds in nest. Nest is in lower right corner of photo. Feeding bird has spoted breast and large black eye which is facing to left of photo. Writing on back,” Photo by Maurice Sullivan, Courtesy ANP.”
Description: 4 X 4 black and white photograph taken from above of small nestling in leaves, may be on ground. Bird still has down on head and back and small dark stripes on wings. Paper attatched to back, “ The great black-backed gull fledglings remained motionless even when the burdock leaves under which they were hiding were turned back exposing them to view.”
Description: Four horse team hitched to a buckboard outside two story cottage. Woman and man sit on driver's bench. At least ten other passengers in open buckboard. Ladies in elegant dress stand on covered porch. Vines growing up each side of porch and along front. Small peak in porch roof. Upstairs windows shuttered, center window closed.
Description: 2.5 X 3 black and white photograph of dark colored cat with bit of white fur on chest. Cat is in profile facing to the left with tounge out and licking nose. Rug in background on floor with areas of light coming in through windows.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat sitting on wooden backed chair with caned seat. Cocker spaniel is standing with front paws on chair, back turned to camera. Linoleum floor with block and spiral design. Cat is looking down at dog. Table beside chair in back of cat.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat and cocker spaniel sitting behind screen door looking out. Cat is looking straight ahaed and dog is looking to the right of the picture. There is a brick wall on the left side of the screen door. A rock sits holding the door closed. Writting on back, ‘Kensington Crt. Spr. 1953.”
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat standing with hind legs on ground looking into toilet. Toilet is against back wall in right of photo. Radiator is against wall in left of photo. Rug is cropped in foreground. Writting on back, “Dec. 25- 1952, LaRue’s and Louise’s pet cat.”
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat sitting in window with tail hanging down over window sill. Cat looking directly at camera. White vase with handle to right of cat with bunch of daffodils in it. Black Standard sewing machine in front on window. Black bed headboard in lower right corner. Room has flowered wall paper and sheer ruffled curtains.
Description: 4.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a dark colored cat walking on grass to the right of the photo. There are three tin trash cans in the background behind the cat. Cat is LaRue Spiker's. Focus of the photograph is blurry.