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: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing a bird's-eye view of the foundation floor plans of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation and south interior views of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing roof details of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing elevated views of the fireplace and chimney of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Revised architectural drawing showing the structural details of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the details of the hood on the outdoor fireplace for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation, floor plan, and east wall of a pavilion for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation and south interior views of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing details of brackets for Mrs. Vincent Astor. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the structural details and roof framing of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the structural details and roof framing of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: 95-page booklet (including bibliography) about the parties, the voters, the preliminaries; delegate selection; national nominating conventions, and more.
Description: Reprint of work published in 1954 in honor of the 350th anniversary of Champlain's discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island; this anniversary celebration included a dinner with menus in both English and French. The current work is in celebration of the 400th anniversary and reprings the menu, drawings, and other highlights.
Description: Color slide oil tanker with a large swirle of oil off the stern and a small plume of oil off the bow. A smaller boat is on the tankers portside. Photo taken from the air. This is an orgional slide. A duplicate slide appears in other Sierra Club slide shows in the LaRue Spiker Collection. Notation on slide reads: Platform Charlie's pllution about grain carrying slup aground in Mississippi, Gulf. Outlet, Channel, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate. [show more]
Description: Color slide of flames shooting up from a pipe. Water sprays on the fire, smoke rises. Buildings in the background. This is an origional slide. A duplicate appears in other Sierra Club slide shows in the LaRue Spiker Collection. Notation on slide reads: Shell Oil Fire, LA, Gulf of Mexico, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate.
Description: Found in remains of Jordan Pond House after it burned in the late 1970s. Soot covers plate. Green floral pattern Marked Caribe Puerto Rico USA 1-A. Donor info - taken from remains of Jordan Pond House. Soot not to be removed.