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2Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - West End Drug
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Beatrix Farrand
Description:
Celebrated landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand commissioned a watercolor artist (unknown) to produce scenes of downtown Bar Harbor with her recommendations to the Village Improvement Association for beautifying the downtown with trellises, window boxes, plants, and flowers. Farrand's recommendations were never carried out. West End Drug building & delivery wagon on Main Street
3Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - Stephen's Lane
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Beatrix Farrand
Description:
Celebrated landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand commissioned a watercolor artist (unknown) to produce scenes of downtown Bar Harbor with her recommendations to the Village Improvement Association for beautifying the downtown with trellises, window boxes, plants, and flowers. Farrand's recommendations were never carried out. Looking toward Cadillac Mt on Main Street and Stephen's Lane
4Watch Fob
  • Object, Fob, Watch Fob
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Watch fob of George B Dorr. Gold. Oval shaped with hinges and link for chain. Initial "D" on top and coat of arms on back
5Silver Table Knife
  • Object, Eating Knife
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Part of Dorr family silver set. See also matching spoon and fork.
6Silver Spoon
  • Object, Eating Spoon
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
Part of the Dorr family silver set. Engraved with "D" initial. See also matching knife and fork.
7Silver Fork
  • Object, Eating Fork
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
See also matching knife and spoon. Part of Dorr family silver set. Engraved with "D" initial.
8Silver Stamp Case
  • Object, Personal Case, Stamp Case
  • none
  • 1933
Description:
Circular silver case belonging to George B Dorr. Inscribed "G.B.D" on the top and "1853-1933 from L.E. and W.C.E." on the bottom.
9Haviland China Tea Cup
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Tea cup and saucer, Haviland China. Owned by George B Dorr. White cup and saucer with green band and gold edging. Handle is a delicate curlicue.
10Haviland China Coffee Cup
  • Object, Cup, Coffee Cup
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Coffee cup and saucer, Haviland China. Owned by George B Dorr. White cup and saucer with green band and gold edging. Handle is a delicate 1/2 heart shape.
11Ivory Paper Cutter
  • Object, Printing, Bookbinding Equipment
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
The silver handle is ornately engraved with "GBD" inside an oval frame. Silver handle has 3 distinct sections. Owned by George B Dorr.
12George B Dorr at Hunter's Beach postcard
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Vertical postcard, colorized image of George B. Dorr standing on a rocky outcrop at Hunter's Beach. Caption on card reads "Cleft at Hunter's Beach, Bar Harbor, ME".
13Letter from Marconi to Charles Pineo
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Marconi, Guglielmo
  • 1902-01-09
Description:
Addressed to Charles Pineo, Bar Harbor Board of Trade From Guglielmo Marconi, Ottawa Content of letter is Marconi declining invitation to establish a radio transmission station on Green (Cadillac) Mountain. See https://barharborhistorical.net/digitalarchive/items/show/17
14George B Dorr Letter Regarding Marconi Station
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • George B. Dorr
  • 1909-07-24
Description:
Addressed to Morris Franklin, Bar Harbor From George B. Dorr, Boston Expressing his support for a Marconi wireless station on Green (Cadillac) Mountain. See https://barharborhistorical.net/digitalarchive/items/show/16
15Acadia National Park: It's Growth and Development by George B Dorr
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Dorr - George Bucknam Dorr (1853 - 1944)
  • 1948
Description:
Hard cover book, green cover embossed with gold lettering. Written by George B Dorr.
16Acadia National Park: It's Origin and Background by George B Dorr
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Dorr - George Bucknam Dorr (1853 - 1944)
  • 1948
Description:
Hard cover book, green cover embossed with gold lettering. Written by George B Dorr.
18George B. Dorr Photograph from Shelburne Studios
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1940 c
Description:
Black and White framed photograph of George B Dorr. Lower righthand corner says "Shelburne Studios New York".
19Oldfarm guestbook
  • Document, List, Guestbook
  • People
  • 1880 c
Description:
Black leather guestbook with thin gilded trim. Used at George B Dorr's estate, Oldfarm. Has notes from George B Dorr's guests.
20"APOCRYPHA" book
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Brown leather with embossed gold letters on upper left of cover reading "APOCRYPHA". Christian text belonging to George B Dorr.
21Personal Bible
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • 1853
Description:
Brown leather cover with embossed design and gold metal trim with clasp initialed with "MGWD". Page edges are gilded. Owned by Mary Gray Ward Dorr, George B. Dorr's mother.
22Green Silk and Ivory Umbrella
  • Object, Umbrella
  • People
Description:
Green umbrella with ivory handle. Prized possession of George B. Dorr. Originally owned by theologian and famed scholar Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758).
23Christening Gown
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
  • People
  • 1853 c
Description:
White cotton with embroidered bodice and band near hem. Belonged to George B Dorr.
24Canton China Bowl
  • Object, Eating Bowl
  • People
  • 1900 c
Description:
Canton china shallow bowl. White with orange trim and details. Owned by George B Dorr.
25Canton China Plate
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate
  • People
  • none
  • 1900 c
Description:
Canton china plate. White with orange trim and details. Owned by George B Dorr.
26George B. Dorr Superintendent Photo
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
Description:
Black and white photograph portrait of George B Dorr as Superintendent.
27George B. Dorr Certificate for Custodian
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
  • 1916
Description:
Certifies George B. Dorr's appointment as custodian of Sieur de Mont National Monument at $1.00 per month.