The Callendar House was the first summer cottage built of brick in Bar Harbor. When this photograph was taken in 2016, the Jackson Lab owned this structure which is located on the Schooner Head Road just outside of Bar Harbor. The history of Bar Harbor is the history of the rich and famous and the story of the Callendar House fits right into this history. The imposing “cottage” was built in 1901 for Mrs. John Callendar Livingston, a member of the prominent and incredibly prosperous Livingston family, by Fredrick Savage. The structure was Savage’s most formal design and also the most expensive (partly because just before it was completed in 1901, the entire building burnt leading to a near complete rebuilding). Savage, himself, was a native of Northeast Harbor and the vast majority of his work consisted of cottages and hotels, showing the rise of Bar Harbor’s place as a “summer colony”. Savage built cottages in many styles including several prominent Queen Anne and Shingle Style structures showcasing the dominant design trends of the late 19th century and early 20th century. The Callendar House, however, can be seen as firmly colonial revival in design and was the first summer “cottage” built with brick. At the time of its construction it was praised by the Bar Harbor Record for both its refinement and its modernity. In 1992, the Callendar House was purchased by the Jackson Lab at a foreclosure auction. (Source: Maine Preservation).
Description: The Callendar House was the first summer cottage built of brick in Bar Harbor. When this photograph was taken in 2016, the Jackson Lab owned this structure which is located on the Schooner Head Road just outside of Bar Harbor. The history of Bar Harbor is the history of the rich and famous and the story of the Callendar House fits right into this history. The imposing “cottage” was built in 1901 for Mrs. John Callendar Livingston, a member of the prominent and incredibly prosperous Livingston family, by Fredrick Savage. The structure was Savage’s most formal design and also the most expensive (partly because just before it was completed in 1901, the entire building burnt leading to a near complete rebuilding). Savage, himself, was a native of Northeast Harbor and the vast majority of his work consisted of cottages and hotels, showing the rise of Bar Harbor’s place as a “summer colony”. Savage built cottages in many styles including several prominent Queen Anne and Shingle Style structures showcasing the dominant design trends of the late 19th century and early 20th century. The Callendar House, however, can be seen as firmly colonial revival in design and was the first summer “cottage” built with brick. At the time of its construction it was praised by the Bar Harbor Record for both its refinement and its modernity. In 1992, the Callendar House was purchased by the Jackson Lab at a foreclosure auction. (Source: Maine Preservation). [show more]
Description: Left to Right: Franklin Henry Ward (1925-2008) William Eugene Ward (1934-2000) aka Willie Ingrid Ward (1929-) Unknown house in background.
George Soules created this postcard for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. About it he wrote "I had the privilege of photographing La Rochelle to create a postcard for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. I used a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR with a Canon 24mm tilt/shift lens and a B+W circular polarizing filter, all mounted on a Really Right Stuff tripod. Mission president Rev. Scott Planting and Development Assistant Anna Silver directed traffic around me as I stood in the middle of West Street to take the shot."
Description: George Soules created this postcard for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. About it he wrote "I had the privilege of photographing La Rochelle to create a postcard for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. I used a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR with a Canon 24mm tilt/shift lens and a B+W circular polarizing filter, all mounted on a Really Right Stuff tripod. Mission president Rev. Scott Planting and Development Assistant Anna Silver directed traffic around me as I stood in the middle of West Street to take the shot." [show more]
This house was built on 100 acres purchased by William Heath for $11.07 in 1798. According to a pledge made by Eugenia Ketterlinus, Heath's heirs, including J. Julian, Louise M., Victor A. and Fred W., could occupy the house until their death. Eugenia had acquired the property through a tax lien. The Mill was across the road from the house.
Description: This house was built on 100 acres purchased by William Heath for $11.07 in 1798. According to a pledge made by Eugenia Ketterlinus, Heath's heirs, including J. Julian, Louise M., Victor A. and Fred W., could occupy the house until their death. Eugenia had acquired the property through a tax lien. The Mill was across the road from the house.
The photograph shows a row of houses on Ord Street in Aberdeen, where Jonathan Stewart grew up. It explains a mystery that has confounded historians in Maine for some time. How did the granite house at 419 Main Street in Southwest Harbor come to be? Jonathan built it in 1947.
Description: The photograph shows a row of houses on Ord Street in Aberdeen, where Jonathan Stewart grew up. It explains a mystery that has confounded historians in Maine for some time. How did the granite house at 419 Main Street in Southwest Harbor come to be? Jonathan built it in 1947.
This room is an almost perfect catalogue of the possessions and interior decoration of a well-to-do lady of late nineteenth century New England. Miss Hooper was likely Elizabeth Adams Hooper, wife of Frank Thomas Wakefield. Notice panel on the lower door where the photographer tried to touch up a light spot with a pencil.
Description: This room is an almost perfect catalogue of the possessions and interior decoration of a well-to-do lady of late nineteenth century New England. Miss Hooper was likely Elizabeth Adams Hooper, wife of Frank Thomas Wakefield. Notice panel on the lower door where the photographer tried to touch up a light spot with a pencil.
Postcard Date: Mailed July 23, 1949 Size: 5.4375” x 3.375” Media: Realphoto Title: No title Subject: House – presumably at Seawall Campground Photographer: Unknown Publisher: Unknown Original Printer: Unknown Divided Back: N Bordered: N Mailed: Y Postage: 1 cent Number: None Postmarked: McKinley, Maine Mailed to: Mr. H.W. Miller 88 Main Street Concord, Mass Message: X marks our room! In case of emergency our address is “Seawall Campground, Manset, Mt. Desert Island, Me” We will be here a week. It is wonderful here. Love, B. & F.
Description: Postcard Date: Mailed July 23, 1949 Size: 5.4375” x 3.375” Media: Realphoto Title: No title Subject: House – presumably at Seawall Campground Photographer: Unknown Publisher: Unknown Original Printer: Unknown Divided Back: N Bordered: N Mailed: Y Postage: 1 cent Number: None Postmarked: McKinley, Maine Mailed to: Mr. H.W. Miller 88 Main Street Concord, Mass Message: X marks our room! In case of emergency our address is “Seawall Campground, Manset, Mt. Desert Island, Me” We will be here a week. It is wonderful here. Love, B. & F. [show more]