"I spent about 30 minutes at Monument Cove in Acadia National Park, it felt longer given the 27° F temperature, over 35 mph wind gusts and snow flying everywhere. "See: http://acadiaphotosafari.com/blog/2014/3/26/monument-cove-blizzard for Howie’s description of what he did to produce the photograph after coming in from the storm.
Description: "I spent about 30 minutes at Monument Cove in Acadia National Park, it felt longer given the 27° F temperature, over 35 mph wind gusts and snow flying everywhere. "See: http://acadiaphotosafari.com/blog/2014/3/26/monument-cove-blizzard for Howie’s description of what he did to produce the photograph after coming in from the storm.
Date: Circa 1920 Size: 5.5” x 3.5” Media: Tinted half-tone Subject: “Lone Pine” on Robinson Mountain Photographer: Unknown Publisher: W.H. Sherman, Bar Harbor, Maine Original Printer: Curt Teich Co. – under C.T. American Art name Divided Back: Y Bordered: Y Mailed: N Number: 82548 Postmarked: N The photograph was not printed in register, but the image has become a classic.
Description: Date: Circa 1920 Size: 5.5” x 3.5” Media: Tinted half-tone Subject: “Lone Pine” on Robinson Mountain Photographer: Unknown Publisher: W.H. Sherman, Bar Harbor, Maine Original Printer: Curt Teich Co. – under C.T. American Art name Divided Back: Y Bordered: Y Mailed: N Number: 82548 Postmarked: N The photograph was not printed in register, but the image has become a classic.
Envelope is printed with the Lone Pine on Robinson Mountain motif. First Day Cover for launching of Great Head Stamp – features the Lone Pine on Robinson Mountain and the Great Head Stamp Mailed from Bar Harbor on launch day – October 2, 1934 6.5” x 3.625” Correspondence envelope – pointed flap Obviously addressed to a stamp collector Mrs. A. Zimmerman, 86 South Westover [Road], Columbus, Ohio See SWHPL 12453 for the stamp info
Description: Envelope is printed with the Lone Pine on Robinson Mountain motif. First Day Cover for launching of Great Head Stamp – features the Lone Pine on Robinson Mountain and the Great Head Stamp Mailed from Bar Harbor on launch day – October 2, 1934 6.5” x 3.625” Correspondence envelope – pointed flap Obviously addressed to a stamp collector Mrs. A. Zimmerman, 86 South Westover [Road], Columbus, Ohio See SWHPL 12453 for the stamp info [show more]
Robinson Mountain had been renamed Acadia Mountain in 1918, but was called Robinson Mountain by people who lived on Mount Desert Island for many years.
Description: Robinson Mountain had been renamed Acadia Mountain in 1918, but was called Robinson Mountain by people who lived on Mount Desert Island for many years.
"According to local knowledge, the northwest cove of Eagle Lake is also known as “Nick’s Cove,” an obvious reference to Nicholas Curran." - “The Memorials of Acadia National Park” by Donald P. Lenahan, published by D.P. Lenahan, Bar Harbor, Maine, 2010, p. 71-72.
Description: "According to local knowledge, the northwest cove of Eagle Lake is also known as “Nick’s Cove,” an obvious reference to Nicholas Curran." - “The Memorials of Acadia National Park” by Donald P. Lenahan, published by D.P. Lenahan, Bar Harbor, Maine, 2010, p. 71-72.
This painting was found in the basement of the Howe D. Higgins House at 86 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine. The signature at lower left says "H. Higgins 1953."
Description: This painting was found in the basement of the Howe D. Higgins House at 86 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine. The signature at lower left says "H. Higgins 1953."