Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date	Place	Address	Description
15861	Stuffed Snow Owl	Reference	Nature, Animals, Birds	Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)					This taxidermy snow owl was created by Wendell Holmes Gilley and is kept at the Wendell Gilley Museum.	Stuffed Snow Owl Item: 15861    Type: Reference Subject: Nature, Animals, Birds Creator: Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983) Description: This taxidermy snow owl was created by Wendell Holmes Gilley and is kept at the Wendell Gilley Museum.
13017	Building of Arts, Eden	Reference	Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater	Harding, R. Brewster	Maine: Old Port Publishing Co., 1975		Bar Harbor, Eden		Building of Arts was built for the summer population of Bar Harbor. It was meant to be a place where music lovers and professional musicians from all over the country would come to entertain the summer colony. Members of the building committee included George Dorr, Mr. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Robert Abbe. Guy Lowell of Boston, Massachusetts, was chosen as architect for the building. It was finished in 1907 with a final cost of approximately $100,000. The opening concert was held on Saturday, July 13, 1907. Mme. Emma Eames and Mr. Emilio De Gogorza were soloists. Over the next 35 years the Building of Arts held concerts and shows by Ernest Schelling, Paderewski, Walter Damrosch, dancer Ted Shawn, Josef Hofmann, and many others, including celebrated stars from Hollywood and Broadway. By the end of this time period the building had fallen into disrepair and was sold in January 1943 to Earl D. and Charles A. Holt for $305.24. Just four years later in April 1947 the Holts sold the building to Consuello Sides of Boston and New York. The plan was to use it as a summer theater. In October 1947 the Building of Arts was destroyed by fire. See also: "Lost Bar Harbor," p. 110. "Bygone Bar Harbor - A Postcard Tour of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park," p. 16. "Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert," p. 232.	Building of Arts, Eden Item: 13017    Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Civic, Performing Arts, Theater Creator: Harding, R. Brewster Publisher: Maine: Old Port Publishing Co., 1975 Place: Bar Harbor, Eden State: ME Tags: tinted Description: Building of Arts was built for the summer population of Bar Harbor. It was meant to be a place where music lovers and professional musicians from all over the country would come to entertain the summer colony. Members of the building committee included George Dorr, Mr. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Robert Abbe. Guy Lowell of Boston, Massachusetts, was chosen as architect for the building. It was finished in 1907 with a final cost of approximately $100,000. The opening concert was held on Saturday, July 13, 1907. Mme. Emma Eames and Mr. Emilio De Gogorza were soloists. Over the next 35 years the Building of Arts held concerts and shows by Ernest Schelling, Paderewski, Walter Damrosch, dancer Ted Shawn, Josef Hofmann, and many others, including celebrated stars from Hollywood and Broadway. By the end of this time period the building had fallen into disrepair and was sold in January 1943 to Earl D. and Charles A. Holt for $305.24. Just four years later in April 1947 the Holts sold the building to Consuello Sides of Boston and New York. The plan was to use it as a summer theater. In October 1947 the Building of Arts was destroyed by fire. See also: "Lost Bar Harbor," p. 110. "Bygone Bar Harbor - A Postcard Tour of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park," p. 16. "Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert," p. 232. [show more]
3581	Duck Brook Motor Bridge	Reference	Structures, Transportation, Bridge	Historic American Engineering Record, National Park Service			Bar Harbor		The largest bridge that you've probably never seen on Mount Desert Island is the Duck Brook Motor Road Bridge. Ironically, anyone who drives the Park Loop Road, starting from the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, travels over the bridge (located here), but few people see the bridge itself. That's too bad since it is by far the longest and tallest bridge in the park. In fact, it's the largest continuous concrete arch deck bridge in the eastern United States. At 402' long (not counting the 65' approaches on each side) and having a center arch span of 95', it dwarfs every carriage road bridge in the park, the longest being Amphitheater at 245' and the tallest being Duck Brook at 43' (yes, there are two Duck Brook bridges, one for people and bikes, and this one for cars). An architectural drawing of the bridge indicates a height of 100' from the top of the 30" high parapet guardwall to the water below. So how does the largest road-related structure in Acadia National Park go unnoticed? There are three reasons. First, from above you might not realize you are driving over a bridge because the roadway and shoulders look much like other portions of the loop road. If you happen to park at the turnout located southeast of the bridge, then walk atop the bridge and look over the side, you only get a glimpse of the three stone arches. To really see them, you have to hike down to the brook, but there is no trail and the terrain is dangerously steep. Second, the only view from below is along the narrow and busy stretch of Route 3 between Sonogee and the Holiday Inn. At 40 mph, you wouldn't see the bridge even if you knew the exact instant when and where to look. Finally, from below, the bridge is almost entirely obscured in summer by deciduous trees growing in the deep ravine that the bridge spans. To see this magnificent structure which was constructed from 1950 to 1953 using granite from Hall Quarry in Somesville, you have to seek it out at the right time of year. The Duck Brook Motor Road Bridge is truly a hidden architectural and historical gem. John D. Rockefeller purchased the land for the Paradise Hill Road where the bridge is located, donated the land to to the park, and was involved in planning the road as early as 1934, but World War II and subsequent funding shortages delayed the start of construction. As many as 75 men were on the job at one time with total labor estimated at 92,000 hours. Total cost of the structure was $366,000 making it the most expensive road-related structure in the park at the time of its completion. George Soules - November 2015	Duck Brook Motor Bridge Item: 3581    Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Transportation, Bridge Creator: Historic American Engineering Record, National Park Service Place: Bar Harbor State: ME Source: Library of Congress www.loc.gov/pictures/item/me0254 Description: The largest bridge that you've probably never seen on Mount Desert Island is the Duck Brook Motor Road Bridge. Ironically, anyone who drives the Park Loop Road, starting from the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, travels over the bridge (located here), but few people see the bridge itself. That's too bad since it is by far the longest and tallest bridge in the park. In fact, it's the largest continuous concrete arch deck bridge in the eastern United States. At 402' long (not counting the 65' approaches on each side) and having a center arch span of 95', it dwarfs every carriage road bridge in the park, the longest being Amphitheater at 245' and the tallest being Duck Brook at 43' (yes, there are two Duck Brook bridges, one for people and bikes, and this one for cars). An architectural drawing of the bridge indicates a height of 100' from the top of the 30" high parapet guardwall to the water below. So how does the largest road-related structure in Acadia National Park go unnoticed? There are three reasons. First, from above you might not realize you are driving over a bridge because the roadway and shoulders look much like other portions of the loop road. If you happen to park at the turnout located southeast of the bridge, then walk atop the bridge and look over the side, you only get a glimpse of the three stone arches. To really see them, you have to hike down to the brook, but there is no trail and the terrain is dangerously steep. Second, the only view from below is along the narrow and busy stretch of Route 3 between Sonogee and the Holiday Inn. At 40 mph, you wouldn't see the bridge even if you knew the exact instant when and where to look. Finally, from below, the bridge is almost entirely obscured in summer by deciduous trees growing in the deep ravine that the bridge spans. To see this magnificent structure which was constructed from 1950 to 1953 using granite from Hall Quarry in Somesville, you have to seek it out at the right time of year. The Duck Brook Motor Road Bridge is truly a hidden architectural and historical gem. John D. Rockefeller purchased the land for the Paradise Hill Road where the bridge is located, donated the land to to the park, and was involved in planning the road as early as 1934, but World War II and subsequent funding shortages delayed the start of construction. As many as 75 men were on the job at one time with total labor estimated at 92,000 hours. Total cost of the structure was $366,000 making it the most expensive road-related structure in the park at the time of its completion. George Soules - November 2015 [show more]
15548	The Memorials of Acadia	Reference	Places, Park	Lenahan - Donald Patrick Lenahan			Acadia National Park		From 2012 to 2017, Don Lenahan of Bar Harbor, Maine wrote blog posts about the people, geography, and history of Acadia National Park. Those posts are preserved here as PDF files to ensure that they are never lost. No part of the posts may be reproduced without the author's permission. Click the links below to read Don's blog or purchase his iBook.	The Memorials of Acadia Item: 15548    Type: Reference Subject: Places, Park Creator: Lenahan - Donald Patrick Lenahan Place: Acadia National Park State: ME Description: From 2012 to 2017, Don Lenahan of Bar Harbor, Maine wrote blog posts about the people, geography, and history of Acadia National Park. Those posts are preserved here as PDF files to ensure that they are never lost. No part of the posts may be reproduced without the author's permission. Click the links below to read Don's blog or purchase his iBook.
15604	Carter - Robert Malcom Carter (1905-1975) aka Bob	Reference	People	Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016)						Carter - Robert Malcom Carter (1905-1975) aka Bob Item: 15604    Type: Reference Subject: People Creator: Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016)
15605	Robert Malcom Carter House	Reference	Structures, Dwellings, House	Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016) Riebel - Charlotte Helen (Riebel) Morrill			Southwest Harbor	27 Forest Avenue		Robert Malcom Carter House Item: 15605    Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Creator: Rich - Meredith Adelle (Rich) Hutchins (1939-2016) Riebel - Charlotte Helen (Riebel) Morrill Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 27 Forest Avenue
12664	Soules - George John Soules	Reference	People	Soules - George John Soules						Soules - George John Soules Item: 12664    Type: Reference Subject: People Creator: Soules - George John Soules
14445	Ralph Stanley's Albino Violin	Reference	Object, Musical, Stringed Instrument, Fiddle, Violin	Stanley - Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021)					Ralph built his third violin, the “Albino Violin” in 2009. As with his first two violins, Ralph carved a Lion’s Head scroll for it. He says this violin is the “best so far.” The top is carved (not steamed) cedar wood and the bottom is carved poplar wood. He carved the lower block and top nut from old ebony piano keys. Vittoria (Vitelli) McIlhenny, Mrs. Alan McIlhenny of Northeast Harbor, purchased the “White Violin” for her collection in 2010.	Ralph Stanley's Albino Violin Item: 14445    Type: Reference Subject: Object, Musical, Stringed Instrument, Fiddle, Violin Creator: Stanley - Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021) Tags: object Description: Ralph built his third violin, the “Albino Violin” in 2009. As with his first two violins, Ralph carved a Lion’s Head scroll for it. He says this violin is the “best so far.” The top is carved (not steamed) cedar wood and the bottom is carved poplar wood. He carved the lower block and top nut from old ebony piano keys. Vittoria (Vitelli) McIlhenny, Mrs. Alan McIlhenny of Northeast Harbor, purchased the “White Violin” for her collection in 2010. [show more]
14447	Spurling Violin	Reference	Object, Musical, Stringed Instrument, Fiddle, Violin	Stanley - Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021)					"Meanwhile I played a violin that I had bought from Millard Spurling. This violin had a mother of pearl inlay on the back. Millard had bought the violin from George Joy [George Jacob Joy (1861-1936)], who I believe taught school at Great Cranberry Island. Millard had intentions of learning to play but never did. After his wife died he had a lady friend at Ellsworth who had a daughter going to school who wanted to take violin lessons so he let her borrow it. When he got it back it was damaged. He had it for a number of years before he sold it to me. I repaired it and that gave me something to play while I scraped the varnish off the one I made. I intended to re-varnish but didn’t get to it so it set around in this condition for years. While playing at the Grange Hall at Northport I miss-stepped and fell off the stage with the Spurling violin in my hand. I was not hurt but the top was in splinters." - "Fiddle Making" by Ralph Warren Stanley, 2010. Ralph has since repaired the "Spurling Violin."	Spurling Violin Item: 14447    Type: Reference Subject: Object, Musical, Stringed Instrument, Fiddle, Violin Creator: Stanley - Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021) Tags: object Description: "Meanwhile I played a violin that I had bought from Millard Spurling. This violin had a mother of pearl inlay on the back. Millard had bought the violin from George Joy [George Jacob Joy (1861-1936)], who I believe taught school at Great Cranberry Island. Millard had intentions of learning to play but never did. After his wife died he had a lady friend at Ellsworth who had a daughter going to school who wanted to take violin lessons so he let her borrow it. When he got it back it was damaged. He had it for a number of years before he sold it to me. I repaired it and that gave me something to play while I scraped the varnish off the one I made. I intended to re-varnish but didn’t get to it so it set around in this condition for years. While playing at the Grange Hall at Northport I miss-stepped and fell off the stage with the Spurling violin in my hand. I was not hurt but the top was in splinters." - "Fiddle Making" by Ralph Warren Stanley, 2010. Ralph has since repaired the "Spurling Violin." [show more]
12981	Painting of Clark's Wharf by Charles Morris Young	Reference	Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf	Young - Charles Morris Young (1869-1964)					The painting. "Clark's Wharf" (Southwest Harbor) was given to the Library by Mr. Young and hangs above the fireplace in the Holmes Reading Room in the Southwest Harbor Public Library. It was painted in October 1923.	Painting of Clark's Wharf by Charles Morris Young Item: 12981    Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Creator: Young - Charles Morris Young (1869-1964) Description: The painting. "Clark's Wharf" (Southwest Harbor) was given to the Library by Mr. Young and hangs above the fireplace in the Holmes Reading Room in the Southwest Harbor Public Library. It was painted in October 1923.
12698	Burt - Charles Kennedy Burt (1823-1892)	Reference	People							Burt - Charles Kennedy Burt (1823-1892) Item: 12698    Type: Reference Subject: People
3003	Prince	Reference	Nature, Animals						“Prince” was a horse that originally belonged to Nell (Carrroll) Thornton in Houlton, Maine. Prince apparently died while staying with the Carroll Family in Southwest Harbor. Archivists were surprised at the number of Carroll family photographs of or featuring the horse, each lovingly labeled with his name. This letter attests to the family’s attachment to Prince.	Prince Item: 3003    Type: Reference Subject: Nature, Animals State: ME Description: “Prince” was a horse that originally belonged to Nell (Carrroll) Thornton in Houlton, Maine. Prince apparently died while staying with the Carroll Family in Southwest Harbor. Archivists were surprised at the number of Carroll family photographs of or featuring the horse, each lovingly labeled with his name. This letter attests to the family’s attachment to Prince.
3006	Restoration of The Cedars	Reference	Structures, Dwellings, House				Southwest Harbor	7 Wesley Ave	This document describes items that were found in The Cedars when it was renovated in 2010.	Restoration of The Cedars Item: 3006    Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 7 Wesley Ave Description: This document describes items that were found in The Cedars when it was renovated in 2010.
3009	Cough - Bernard K. Cough (1927-2007) aka Sonny	Reference	People						Bernard K. Cough (1927-2007) was born on July 12, 1927 to Bernard Ezra Cough and Helen Irene (Norton) Cough in Danbury, Connecticut. Bernard married Sylvia L. Young (1925-), daughter of Dana H. Young and Lillian S. (Johnston) Young on November 5, 1948 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Bernard K. Cough died on March 24, 2007 in Bar Harbor at age of 79. Bernard, a descendant of Daniel and Elvira Cough's son, Ezra Rafael Cough, was the great grandson of Daniel Cough of Bernard, first Chinese person to live in Maine. When Bernard died his obituary was headlined, "“Bernard 'Sonny' Cough Dies at 79 Bar Harbor 'Hotel Mogul' Helped Found Local Chamber, College of the Atlantic.	Cough - Bernard K. Cough (1927-2007) aka Sonny Item: 3009    Type: Reference Subject: People State: ME Description: Bernard K. Cough (1927-2007) was born on July 12, 1927 to Bernard Ezra Cough and Helen Irene (Norton) Cough in Danbury, Connecticut. Bernard married Sylvia L. Young (1925-), daughter of Dana H. Young and Lillian S. (Johnston) Young on November 5, 1948 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Bernard K. Cough died on March 24, 2007 in Bar Harbor at age of 79. Bernard, a descendant of Daniel and Elvira Cough's son, Ezra Rafael Cough, was the great grandson of Daniel Cough of Bernard, first Chinese person to live in Maine. When Bernard died his obituary was headlined, "“Bernard 'Sonny' Cough Dies at 79 Bar Harbor 'Hotel Mogul' Helped Found Local Chamber, College of the Atlantic. [show more]
12703	Howe - Lois Lilley Howe (1864-1911)	Reference	People							Howe - Lois Lilley Howe (1864-1911) Item: 12703    Type: Reference Subject: People
10096	Mayo - Eleanor Ruth Mayo (1920-1981)	Reference	People						Eleanor Mayo was an American novelist of the mid twentieth century. She lived most of her life on Mount Desert Island, Maine. She was raised in Southwest Harbor, Maine. She was the life companion of the well known Maine novelist Ruth Moore.	Mayo - Eleanor Ruth Mayo (1920-1981) Item: 10096    Accession #: 1023 Type: Reference Subject: People Source: Eleanor R. Mayo Collection Description: Eleanor Mayo was an American novelist of the mid twentieth century. She lived most of her life on Mount Desert Island, Maine. She was raised in Southwest Harbor, Maine. She was the life companion of the well known Maine novelist Ruth Moore.
3033	McCaslin - Mary Louise (McCaslin) Mitchell (1884-1975) aka Mae	Reference	People						Mary Louis McCaslin was born in 1884 in Columbia Falls to Charles William McCaslin and Priscilla Ann (Tenny) McCaslin (previously married to Unknown White). She married Nathaniel Pinkham Mitchell Jr. on November 22, 1905 in Columbia Falls Maine. She died on October 19, 1975 in Southwest Harbor.	McCaslin - Mary Louise (McCaslin) Mitchell (1884-1975) aka Mae Item: 3033    Type: Reference Subject: People Description: Mary Louis McCaslin was born in 1884 in Columbia Falls to Charles William McCaslin and Priscilla Ann (Tenny) McCaslin (previously married to Unknown White). She married Nathaniel Pinkham Mitchell Jr. on November 22, 1905 in Columbia Falls Maine. She died on October 19, 1975 in Southwest Harbor.
12696	Pilgrim Shallop	Reference	Vessels, Boat				Plymouth MA			Pilgrim Shallop Item: 12696    Type: Reference Subject: Vessels, Boat Place: Plymouth MA State: MA
12697	Pilgrim Shallop II	Reference	Vessels, Boat				Plymouth MA		During the winter of 1956-7, Roger C. Rich and Francis “Mickey” Fahey went to Plymouth, Massachusetts to build a replica of the Pilgrim’s shallop, while at the same time a replica of the Mayflower was being built in Plymouth, England. The shallop, 33’ long and equipped with a mainsail, a jib and oars, was the vessel that had remained with the Pilgrims in 1621 when the Mayflower sailed back to England. My father’s brother, Robert Rich, was a friend of George Davis, owner of Plymouth Marine Railways, who had the contract. Mr. Davis, whose father and grandfather came from Washington County, claimed that Maine boat builders were the best. He subcontracted the job to my Uncle Bobby (Robert Farnsworth Rich), who then hired my father and Mickey to actually go and build the boat.” – Meredith Rich Hutchins, Newsletter of the Tremont Historical Society, Spring 2006, v9 Number 2. Vessel Name – Pilgrim Shallop II Class – shallop Hull - wood Masts - 1 Rig – mainsail & jib Designed by – William Avery Baker Build date - 1957 Built by – Roger Clifton Rich and Francis “Mickey” Fahey Built at – Plymouth Marine Railways, Plymouth, Massachusetts Built for – Plymouth Marine Railways / Plimoth Plantation Inc. Named for – Pilgrim’s 1621 shallop Power - sail and oars Gross tons - Net tons – Capacity - Length – 33’	Pilgrim Shallop II Item: 12697    Type: Reference Subject: Vessels, Boat Place: Plymouth MA State: MA Description: During the winter of 1956-7, Roger C. Rich and Francis “Mickey” Fahey went to Plymouth, Massachusetts to build a replica of the Pilgrim’s shallop, while at the same time a replica of the Mayflower was being built in Plymouth, England. The shallop, 33’ long and equipped with a mainsail, a jib and oars, was the vessel that had remained with the Pilgrims in 1621 when the Mayflower sailed back to England. My father’s brother, Robert Rich, was a friend of George Davis, owner of Plymouth Marine Railways, who had the contract. Mr. Davis, whose father and grandfather came from Washington County, claimed that Maine boat builders were the best. He subcontracted the job to my Uncle Bobby (Robert Farnsworth Rich), who then hired my father and Mickey to actually go and build the boat.” – Meredith Rich Hutchins, Newsletter of the Tremont Historical Society, Spring 2006, v9 Number 2. Vessel Name – Pilgrim Shallop II Class – shallop Hull - wood Masts - 1 Rig – mainsail & jib Designed by – William Avery Baker Build date - 1957 Built by – Roger Clifton Rich and Francis “Mickey” Fahey Built at – Plymouth Marine Railways, Plymouth, Massachusetts Built for – Plymouth Marine Railways / Plimoth Plantation Inc. Named for – Pilgrim’s 1621 shallop Power - sail and oars Gross tons - Net tons – Capacity - Length – 33’ [show more]
12700	Rhoads - Judith Jameson (Rhoads) Obbard (1936-2014)	Reference	People						Judy came to Indian Lot Cottage at Southwest Harbor as a young child, later inherited it and loved it all her life.	Rhoads - Judith Jameson (Rhoads) Obbard (1936-2014) Item: 12700    Type: Reference Subject: People Description: Judy came to Indian Lot Cottage at Southwest Harbor as a young child, later inherited it and loved it all her life.
10898	Lobster Yacht	Reference	Vessels, Boat, Lobster Boat				Southwest Harbor		The term "Lobster Yacht" denotes a pleasure boat built on the lines of a working lobster boat. The term is more commonly used "away" than on Mount Desert Island. This name describes the look of these boats in a world where so many working and pleasure boats resemble each other. Boat builders on MDI would probably not use this term so this database generally uses the term "pleasure boat" and leaves the viewer to make his or her own distinction. The following publications and many others use the term Lobster Yacht: - National Fisherman, Volume 70, 1989 - Understanding Boat Design by Edward S. Brewer and Ted Brewer, published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 1993 - The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms: 2,000 Essential Terms for Sailors & Powerboaters by John Rousmaniere, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998 - Wooden Boat, Wooden Boat Publications, 2005 - Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2 by Eric Sorensen, published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007	Lobster Yacht Item: 10898    Type: Reference Subject: Vessels, Boat, Lobster Boat Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Description: The term "Lobster Yacht" denotes a pleasure boat built on the lines of a working lobster boat. The term is more commonly used "away" than on Mount Desert Island. This name describes the look of these boats in a world where so many working and pleasure boats resemble each other. Boat builders on MDI would probably not use this term so this database generally uses the term "pleasure boat" and leaves the viewer to make his or her own distinction. The following publications and many others use the term Lobster Yacht: - National Fisherman, Volume 70, 1989 - Understanding Boat Design by Edward S. Brewer and Ted Brewer, published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 1993 - The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms: 2,000 Essential Terms for Sailors & Powerboaters by John Rousmaniere, W. W. Norton & Company, 1998 - Wooden Boat, Wooden Boat Publications, 2005 - Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2 by Eric Sorensen, published by McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007 [show more]
3042	J.L. Stanley Fishery J.L. Stanley & Sons	Reference	Businesses, Fishery Business				Southwest Harbor, Manset	95 Shore Road	J.L. Stanley started the fishery in 1874. He expanded it and made his sons partners as they came of age. “J.L. Stanley has commenced to cut ice on his Lily pond and has put in one day’s hauling, in his ice house, of very superior quality and about ten inches thick.” – Bar Harbor Record, Thursday, January 19, 1888. "The ice dealers have nearly finished filling their ice houses. The weather of the last week was exceptionally good for their work, and the opportunity was improved. Three houses are filled by sluicing direct from the pond. John L. Stanley & Sons put up about 1,300 tons. They have about twenty five men employed cutting and sluicing. W.H. Ward put up about 1,000 tons, and has twenty men employed." - The Ellsworth American, Wednesday, February 12, 1902 - Manset news. Stanley had his own ice pond for the Fishery. There are several photographs of the ice harvesting operation at the pond. Part of the fishery was destroyed by fire in 1918, shortly before J.L. Stanley was prepared to retire. He continued the business to recoup the loss. The business was sold in 1928 after his death to C.W. Marion. The business was sold again in 1944 to William Sklaroff and again around 1955 to four brothers. J.L. Stanley Fisheries was completely destroyed by fire on April 12, 1967.	J.L. Stanley Fishery J.L. Stanley & Sons Item: 3042    Type: Reference Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Address: 95 Shore Road Description: J.L. Stanley started the fishery in 1874. He expanded it and made his sons partners as they came of age. “J.L. Stanley has commenced to cut ice on his Lily pond and has put in one day’s hauling, in his ice house, of very superior quality and about ten inches thick.” – Bar Harbor Record, Thursday, January 19, 1888. "The ice dealers have nearly finished filling their ice houses. The weather of the last week was exceptionally good for their work, and the opportunity was improved. Three houses are filled by sluicing direct from the pond. John L. Stanley & Sons put up about 1,300 tons. They have about twenty five men employed cutting and sluicing. W.H. Ward put up about 1,000 tons, and has twenty men employed." - The Ellsworth American, Wednesday, February 12, 1902 - Manset news. Stanley had his own ice pond for the Fishery. There are several photographs of the ice harvesting operation at the pond. Part of the fishery was destroyed by fire in 1918, shortly before J.L. Stanley was prepared to retire. He continued the business to recoup the loss. The business was sold in 1928 after his death to C.W. Marion. The business was sold again in 1944 to William Sklaroff and again around 1955 to four brothers. J.L. Stanley Fisheries was completely destroyed by fire on April 12, 1967. [show more]
15151	Dow - George Bradford Dow (1894-1967)	Reference	People							Dow - George Bradford Dow (1894-1967) Item: 15151    Type: Reference Subject: People
15152	Gray - Mildred W. (Gray) Dow	Reference	People							Gray - Mildred W. (Gray) Dow Item: 15152    Type: Reference Subject: People
15153	Ober - Aram Tilden Ober (1835-1919)	Reference	People							Ober - Aram Tilden Ober (1835-1919) Item: 15153    Type: Reference Subject: People

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