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 floor plan of the Astor camp. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp 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 floor plan of the Astor camp. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp 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 view of the Astor camp. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp 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 view of the Astor camp. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp 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 details for the ceiling for Mrs. Vincent Astor. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp 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 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 bird's-eye and elevation views of the proposed seawall and steps at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Color slide looking at a baby bird wth it's wings outstreached walking over grass away from the photographer. From folder: Birds, Industry, Landscapes
Description: Color slide looking at two black colored baby birds in a nest next to an unhatched egg. The baby birds have a patch of white under their chin. From folder: Birds, Industry, Landscapes
Description: Information about per pupil funding of school libraries with multiple questions for League of Women voters to decide on whether to support changes in staffings, school funding, materials selection of libraries. Accompanying documents
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph mounted on heavy cardboard of Baker’s Island Light House. People sitting/standing on ledge outside chain link fence.
Description: View of Bar Harbor, ME, from Bar Island. Tents of the indian camp are visible at the right, where the sand bar appears at low tide. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Bar Harbor." Black and white
Description: There are two folders labeled "Bar Harbor High School, Fred Savage". The first folder is marked as containing blueprints. The second folder, which has the date 1907 on it, is marked as containing kraft. 2012 exhibit text: Bar Harbor High School Bar Harbor, ME, 1907 Ink on linen The Gerrish Collection, MDI Historical Society Savage's exacting sketch elevations are interesting. His early studies flirt with a rather more flamboyant expression, but he finally gravitates to the more traditional composition This classical design for the town's High School is very similar to the design of many local schools throughout the nation in the early 20th century. The health and educational reform principles of adequate light and ventilation are clearly incorporated with ample windows in each room. The elements of design are typical for this type of Colonial revival composition. A rusticated base is topped with a solid and strong masonry brick Facade. It is further punctuated with groupings of large windows all painted a light color. This composition is capped with a strong projecting cornice. The brick details and limestone accents are nicely balanced [show more]
Description: Bass Harbor Head Light from back of house looking over water. Path shoveled through snow. Spiker’s dog walks down path. Can not locate in Photo Album 02/01/2022
Structures, Civic, Assembly Hall, Fraternal Lodge, Grange Hall
Creator:
unknown
Date:
2010
Description: A CD that contains 45 digital images taken on June 5, 2010 at Salisbury Cove, Maine. These photos document the repair and maintenance work that was done on the stage curtain at the Bay View Grange. Photos include Charlotte Singleton and several unidentified individuals.