Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date
2	Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - West End Drug	Image, Photograph	Places, Island Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel	Beatrix Farrand			Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - West End Drug Item: 2    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Island Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Creator: Beatrix Farrand Tags: 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
3	Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - Stephen's Lane	Image, Photograph	Places, Island Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel	Beatrix Farrand			Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - Stephen's Lane Item: 3    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Island Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Creator: Beatrix Farrand Tags: 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
22	Green Silk and Ivory Umbrella	Object, Umbrella	People				Green Silk and Ivory Umbrella Item: 22    Type: Object, Umbrella Subject: People Description: Green umbrella with ivory handle. Prized possession of George B. Dorr. Originally owned by theologian and famed scholar Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758).
26	George B. Dorr Superintendent Photo	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	People				George B. Dorr Superintendent Photo Item: 26    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: People Description: Black and white photograph portrait of George B Dorr as Superintendent.
34	Mustard Yellow Hand Painted Cabinet	Object, Furnishings, Cabinet					Mustard Yellow Hand Painted Cabinet Item: 34    Type: Object, Furnishings, Cabinet Description: Hand painted mustard and green with carved wood decorations including Fleur de Lis, Bacchanalia figures, and vines. Has one large door for main cabinet and a small drawer with two pulls.
39	Spindle Back Chair	Object, Furnishings, Chair					Spindle Back Chair Item: 39    Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair Description: Oak chair with a spindle back. Hancock style. One of two.
40	Spindle Back Chair	Object, Furnishings, Chair					Spindle Back Chair Item: 40    Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair Description: Oak chair with spindle back. Hancock style. One of two.
54	George B. Dorr Canton food service set: china plates, cups, bowls.	Set	Object, Food Service Sets				George B. Dorr Canton food service set: china plates, cups, bowls. Item: 54    Type: Set Subject: Object, Food Service Sets
62	Photograph of The Knoll	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of The Knoll Item: 62    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph of The Knoll, a summer cottage located on the Eagle Lake Road. The Knoll is largely obscured by trees in this view, but the end of the house is visible, including a long staircase connecting the porch to the ground. The Knoll was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson for Henrietta Wilkins. It was built by Bar Harbor contractor John E. Clark. The Knoll burned in 1947
64	Photograph of Shore Cottage, also called Uferheim and Baymeath	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Shore Cottage, also called Uferheim and Baymeath Item: 64    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph of a Shore Cottage, a summer cottage built for Samuel E. Lyon along Eden Street in Bar Harbor. The cottage was built in 1884 and was based on plans by William Ralph Emerson. The house was nearly identical to Brook End, which Emerson designed for Samuel Lyon in 1881. This house was occupied by John DeKoven, who called it Baymeath. When the DeKovens moved to Hulls Cove, they took the name with them. The house was then known as Shore Cottage, and later it was called Uferheim and owned by Uriel Crocker. It was built by John E. Clark and razed around 1939. [show more]
65	Photograph of Burnmouth	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Burnmouth Item: 65    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph of Burnmouth, a summer cottage located on Eden Street, Bar Harbor. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This photograph shows the land-side of the house, and was taken in the off-season, as the vines do not have any leaves and many of the windows and doors are covered with shutters and boards. Pencil writing on the back of this photograph identifies this cottage as "Bournemouth" which is misspelled. Also written in this same hand is: Mrs. Archibald Harrison (1904) Mrs. Morris McCormick (1969) [show more]
66	Photograph of Burnmouth	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Burnmouth Item: 66    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph of the entrance facade of Burnmouth, a summer cottage located on Eden Street, Bar Harbor. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark over the winter of 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. During the 1960s the house was owned by the McCormick family. Burnmouth was torn down in 1979. The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth. In addition to the cottage name, writing on the back of the photograph reads: Please return to Palmer + Hall Real Estate + Insurance 28 Cottage St Bar Harbor, Maine P [show more]
69	Photograph of Burnmouth from the water	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Burnmouth from the water Item: 69    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the water. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark in 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street. This photograph shows the original porch of the house, which was significantly altered in 1926. The house was torn down in 1979, and the grounds became the site of a hotel. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Mrs. R.H. McCormick Eden St. Atlantic Motel - Tennis Courts There now The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth. [show more]
70	Photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the Water	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the Water Item: 70    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph of Burnmouth as seen from the water. Burnmouth was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark in 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. This view shows the house after it was altered in 1926, a project overseen by architect Arthur W. McFarland. Among other changes, the oringal porch was removed and replaced by a much version. The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth. [show more]
71	Photograph of Highbrook	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of Highbrook Item: 71    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: View of Highbrook as seen from in front of the house. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. The cottage was built by Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. Highbrook burned in 1947.
72	Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook Item: 72    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the stairs. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. Highbrook burned in 1947.
73	Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage				Photograph of the parlor of Highbrook Item: 73    Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Description: Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the piazza. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. Highbrook burned in 1947.
79	Mary Gray Ward Dorr	Reference	People				Mary Gray Ward Dorr Item: 79    Type: Reference Subject: People Description: Mother of George Bucknam Dorr
110	Dorr Family Silver Set	Set	none				Dorr Family Silver Set Item: 110    Type: Set Subject: none
119	Beatrix Farrand	Reference	People				Beatrix Farrand Item: 119    Type: Reference Subject: People
132	George B. Dorr Haviland food service set: china plates, cups, bowls.	Set	Object, Food Service Sets				George B. Dorr Haviland food service set: china plates, cups, bowls. Item: 132    Type: Set Subject: Object, Food Service Sets
133	William Ralph Emerson	Reference	People				William Ralph Emerson Item: 133    Type: Reference Subject: People
166	Roller Skating Advertisement Card	Document, Advertising, Advertising Card	Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures				Roller Skating Advertisement Card Item: 166    Type: Document, Advertising, Advertising Card Subject: Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures Description: Beige card with red illustration and black text. Advertisement for the roller skating rink in Bar Harbor. Illustration depicts two people in floppy hats holding onto rope. Top text in red reads: "The Sea! The Sea! The Beautiful, See?" Bottom black text reads: "Bar Harbor Roller Skating Rink, 'Not the Tent' Prices Reduced."
169	Pair of Children's gloves	Object, Clothing, Glove	none				Pair of Children's gloves Item: 169    Type: Object, Clothing, Glove Subject: none Description: Pair of brown leather children's gloves.
224	Pink Upholstered Loveseat	Object, Furnishings, Sofa, Love Seat	none				Pink Upholstered Loveseat Item: 224    Type: Object, Furnishings, Sofa, Love Seat Subject: none Description: Settee with wood arms and cushioned back and seat. Cushion has light floral upholstery. Back piece has wood framing which has a gold-leaf design dividing the cushion. Legs of settee have small wheels.

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