Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date	Place	Address	Description
11039	Celebration for a Major Catch, Probably at Stanley Fisheries	Image, Photograph	People Businesses, Fishery Business			1900 c.	Southwest Harbor, Manset			Celebration for a Major Catch, Probably at Stanley Fisheries Item: 11039    Accession #: 1041 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Businesses, Fishery Business Date: 1900 c. Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
5528	Clark Point Road and Main Street, Southwest Harbor	Image, Photograph	Places, Town			1903 c.	Southwest Harbor		The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence.	Clark Point Road and Main Street, Southwest Harbor Item: 5528    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Town Date: 1903 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence. [show more]
5832	Fernald Point with Dog (St. Sauveur), Flying, and Robinson (Acadia) Mountains	Image, Photograph	Places, Shore Places, Mountain			1890	Southwest Harbor		Flying Mountain is in the foreground. Dog Mountain on the left and Robinson Mountain on the right appear in the background. "The house on the left was built by Rev. Oliver Fernald and in 1926 his daughter, Louise Fernald (later Mrs. Lynn M. Goulding) sold it to Miss Mary E. Dreier of New York who remodeled it and named it Valour House in memory of the band of the Jesuit settlement of 1813. The farmhouse on the right was built in the early 1800's. In 1842 it was remodeled and made into a two family dwelling for Eben and Daniel Fernald. The brothers lived there and worked the farm for many years." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p 138 and 9 - 1938. The house was later sold by Louise to the Dreiers. In 2007, the house on the left was owned by Mrs. Rhys Williams and the house on the right was still owned by the Dreier family.	Fernald Point with Dog (St. Sauveur), Flying, and Robinson (Acadia) Mountains Item: 5832    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Shore Places, Mountain Date: 1890 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: Flying Mountain is in the foreground. Dog Mountain on the left and Robinson Mountain on the right appear in the background. "The house on the left was built by Rev. Oliver Fernald and in 1926 his daughter, Louise Fernald (later Mrs. Lynn M. Goulding) sold it to Miss Mary E. Dreier of New York who remodeled it and named it Valour House in memory of the band of the Jesuit settlement of 1813. The farmhouse on the right was built in the early 1800's. In 1842 it was remodeled and made into a two family dwelling for Eben and Daniel Fernald. The brothers lived there and worked the farm for many years." - Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, p 138 and 9 - 1938. The house was later sold by Louise to the Dreiers. In 2007, the house on the left was owned by Mrs. Rhys Williams and the house on the right was still owned by the Dreier family. [show more]
5658	Great Gott Island - Pool and Bar	Image, Photograph	Places, Island	Bradley - Bryant Bradley (1838-1890)		1883 c.	Tremont, Great Gott Island		Placentia Island is visible in the background.	Great Gott Island - Pool and Bar Item: 5658    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Island Creator: Bradley - Bryant Bradley (1838-1890) Date: 1883 c. Place: Tremont, Great Gott Island State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: Placentia Island is visible in the background.
5831	High Street North from the Dirigo House	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Places				Southwest Harbor		The steps to the Dirigo House (Hotel) are just visible on the left.	High Street North from the Dirigo House Item: 5831    Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Places Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: The steps to the Dirigo House (Hotel) are just visible on the left.
5556	J.C. Ralph Studio on Main Street Looking South, Southwest Harbor	Image, Photograph	Places, Town Structures, Commercial, Store			1898 c.	Southwest Harbor		The First Masonic Hall, now 353 Main Street, Southwest Harbor - at the corner of Clark Point Road, - The Hall, built c. 1877 as Tremont Hall, was sold to the Masonic lodge around 1902. The lodge members renamed the building, raised it, and rebuilt the first and second floors to achieve the building shown in all the pictures as the First Masonic Hall – See the Bar Harbor Times, April 20, 1927, p. 7. The building shown here is the Tremont Hall as it originally looked. One of the old street lights is visible on the right. - “In 1897, the different societies in the village combined to raise funds for street lights. The lamps were bought and placed near those houses whose owners were willing to furnish the kerosene and keep the lamps trimmed and lighted. These lamps did duty until the installation of electricity in the summer of 1917.” - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 124. The building on the right is John C. Ralph's Studio - Optician and Jewelry. John C. Ralph was Postmaster at Southwest Harbor from July 19, 1897 to November 1, 1905 and the Post Office is in the same building at far right. - Note wooden sidewalks.	J.C. Ralph Studio on Main Street Looking South, Southwest Harbor Item: 5556    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Town Structures, Commercial, Store Date: 1898 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: The First Masonic Hall, now 353 Main Street, Southwest Harbor - at the corner of Clark Point Road, - The Hall, built c. 1877 as Tremont Hall, was sold to the Masonic lodge around 1902. The lodge members renamed the building, raised it, and rebuilt the first and second floors to achieve the building shown in all the pictures as the First Masonic Hall – See the Bar Harbor Times, April 20, 1927, p. 7. The building shown here is the Tremont Hall as it originally looked. One of the old street lights is visible on the right. - “In 1897, the different societies in the village combined to raise funds for street lights. The lamps were bought and placed near those houses whose owners were willing to furnish the kerosene and keep the lamps trimmed and lighted. These lamps did duty until the installation of electricity in the summer of 1917.” - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 124. The building on the right is John C. Ralph's Studio - Optician and Jewelry. John C. Ralph was Postmaster at Southwest Harbor from July 19, 1897 to November 1, 1905 and the Post Office is in the same building at far right. - Note wooden sidewalks. [show more]
5555	Main Street Looking North - Southwest Harbor - Postcard	Image, Photograph	Places, Town			1908 c.	Southwest Harbor		On the right: J.A. Freeman's Post Office building The Odd Fellows building Masonic Hall - not shown in picture - 353 Main Street George Harmon block - now 339 Main Street George H. Gilley Plumbing Shop - now 315 Main Street On the left: Residence built in 1883 by John Crockett - had several subsequent owners and a one-story store attached by Dudley Mayo. It was later a hotel. A.L. Holmes general store. Holmes Hotel. The Town Bandstand is just visible between the hotel and Ralph's store. One of the few photographs showing the bandstand. Small building at the end is John Ralph's studio - now 344 Main Street The first four buildings on the left and the Odd Fellows building were destroyed by the March 1922 fire.	Main Street Looking North - Southwest Harbor - Postcard Item: 5555    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Town Date: 1908 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: On the right: J.A. Freeman's Post Office building The Odd Fellows building Masonic Hall - not shown in picture - 353 Main Street George Harmon block - now 339 Main Street George H. Gilley Plumbing Shop - now 315 Main Street On the left: Residence built in 1883 by John Crockett - had several subsequent owners and a one-story store attached by Dudley Mayo. It was later a hotel. A.L. Holmes general store. Holmes Hotel. The Town Bandstand is just visible between the hotel and Ralph's store. One of the few photographs showing the bandstand. Small building at the end is John Ralph's studio - now 344 Main Street The first four buildings on the left and the Odd Fellows building were destroyed by the March 1922 fire. [show more]
11023	Members of James M. Parker G.A.R. Post #105 Assembled for Memorial Day at the Somes House Hotel	Image, Photograph	People Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel			1913 c.	Mount Desert, Somesville			Members of James M. Parker G.A.R. Post #105 Assembled for Memorial Day at the Somes House Hotel Item: 11023    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Date: 1913 c. Place: Mount Desert, Somesville State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
5825	Mt. Desert House on Main Street in Somesville - Between 1888 and 1904	Image, Photograph	Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel			1888 c.	Mount Desert, Somesville			Mt. Desert House on Main Street in Somesville - Between 1888 and 1904 Item: 5825    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Date: 1888 c. Place: Mount Desert, Somesville State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Tags: carriage, horse
5289	Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot"	Image, Photograph	People Places, Camp			1847 c.	Southwest Harbor	149 Clark Point Road		Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot" Item: 5289    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Places, Camp Date: 1847 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 149 Clark Point Road Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Tags: indian, indigenous, native
5828	Perry Ped L. Sargent at his Auto Livery	Image, Photograph	People Structures, Other Structures			1935 c.	Southwest Harbor			Perry Ped L. Sargent at his Auto Livery Item: 5828    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Structures, Other Structures Date: 1935 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
10721	S. W. Newman Groceries and Post Office, Manset, Maine	Image, Photograph	Structures, Commercial, Store People Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office			1900 c.	Southwest Harbor, Manset			S. W. Newman Groceries and Post Office, Manset, Maine Item: 10721    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Commercial, Store People Structures, Civic, Public, Post Office Date: 1900 c. Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Tags: bicycle, man, people, woman
5845	Schooner E.T. Hamor in Somes Cove	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner			1889 after	Mount Desert, Somesville		The white building to the right was the Mount Desert House. There are three men on the boat, a man with a horse and buggy, and another team with a wagon. Wood is stacked on the shore. Onc caption for this picture says, "After discharging at the store in Somesville."	Schooner E.T. Hamor in Somes Cove Item: 5845    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1889 after Place: Mount Desert, Somesville State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Tags: zoomable Description: The white building to the right was the Mount Desert House. There are three men on the boat, a man with a horse and buggy, and another team with a wagon. Wood is stacked on the shore. Onc caption for this picture says, "After discharging at the store in Somesville."
5525	Schooner Palestine in Deacon's Harbor, Clark Point	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner			1888 c.	Southwest Harbor		Schooner "Palestine" in foreground. The Indian camps (during the summers) at Indian Lot may be seen over the bowsprit in background. Beyond the foremast a rental building owned by Deacon Henry Clark is visible. The white house at the center was the residence of Henry Clark - built for him in 1871. The large house and barn at the left was the residence of William G. Parker - built for him in about 1868. The building with a dormer was a workshop in Deacon Clark's shipyard. There was an apartment upstairs. "The schooner Palestine, deserted here in Deacon's Harbor, was painted repeatedly by visitors. Behind the hull can be seen the workshops for Deacon Clark's shipyard business and Henry Clark and William Parker Chandlery. High on the hill are the houses of the deacon's children: daughter Ada, her husband William Parker (left), and son Henry. Each summer, Native Americans would return to their camping spot on the ridge, visible above the bow sprit." - Mount Desert Island - Somesville, Southwest Harbor, and Northeast Harbor by Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. and Lydia B. Vandenbergh - Images of America Series, p. 50 - 2001	Schooner Palestine in Deacon's Harbor, Clark Point Item: 5525    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1888 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: Schooner "Palestine" in foreground. The Indian camps (during the summers) at Indian Lot may be seen over the bowsprit in background. Beyond the foremast a rental building owned by Deacon Henry Clark is visible. The white house at the center was the residence of Henry Clark - built for him in 1871. The large house and barn at the left was the residence of William G. Parker - built for him in about 1868. The building with a dormer was a workshop in Deacon Clark's shipyard. There was an apartment upstairs. "The schooner Palestine, deserted here in Deacon's Harbor, was painted repeatedly by visitors. Behind the hull can be seen the workshops for Deacon Clark's shipyard business and Henry Clark and William Parker Chandlery. High on the hill are the houses of the deacon's children: daughter Ada, her husband William Parker (left), and son Henry. Each summer, Native Americans would return to their camping spot on the ridge, visible above the bow sprit." - Mount Desert Island - Somesville, Southwest Harbor, and Northeast Harbor by Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. and Lydia B. Vandenbergh - Images of America Series, p. 50 - 2001 [show more]
6300	Sidewheel Steamer Frank Jones - Steaming out of Bar Harbor	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Steamboat				Bar Harbor			Sidewheel Steamer Frank Jones - Steaming out of Bar Harbor Item: 6300    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Steamboat Place: Bar Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
6267	Sidewheel Steamer Frank Jones off Clark Point, Southwest Harbor	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Steamboat	Neal - George Arthur Neal (1872-1939)		1905 c.	Southwest Harbor			Sidewheel Steamer Frank Jones off Clark Point, Southwest Harbor Item: 6267    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Steamboat Creator: Neal - George Arthur Neal (1872-1939) Date: 1905 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
5731	Southwest Harbor Corner - Main Street and Clark Point Road	Image, Photograph	Places, Town			1909 before	Southwest Harbor		The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence.	Southwest Harbor Corner - Main Street and Clark Point Road Item: 5731    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Town Date: 1909 before Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: The sign probably says Tremont or Bass Harbor - 3 miles. The corner of the Elisha B. Crane house is visible on the left. The horses are standing in front of P.L. Sargent's Livery Stable on Clark Point Road. The first house beyond the livery stable was built about 1902 by William Wallace and sold to E.A. Lawler. Next beyond that, with dark shutters, is the house built by E.L. Higgins, on Maple Lane, in 1884. On the right, part of the Old Masonic Hall may be seen, followed by A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop, Dr. R.J. Lemont's Drug Store and residence, Stephen Harmon's General Store, and William J. Tower's residence. [show more]
6320	Steamer Sappho at Steamboat Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911	Image, Photograph	Places, Harbor Vessels, Steamboat			1886 c.	Southwest Harbor		The steamer, "Sappho," of the Maine Central Railroad, is at the Steamboat Wharf.	Steamer Sappho at Steamboat Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911 Item: 6320    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Harbor Vessels, Steamboat Date: 1886 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: The steamer, "Sappho," of the Maine Central Railroad, is at the Steamboat Wharf.
5800	Steamer Sappho at Steamer Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911	Image, Photograph	Places, Harbor Vessels, Steamboat			1886 c.	Southwest Harbor			Steamer Sappho at Steamer Wharf in Southwest Harbor - Between 1886 and 1911 Item: 5800    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Places, Harbor Vessels, Steamboat Date: 1886 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
5221	The First Masonic Hall - The Clark Point Road from Main Street	Image, Photograph	Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures			1909 c.	Southwest Harbor	353 Main Street	From the right to left: Hattie B. Savage's Millinery & Dry Goods Store Liston Smith's "Live Yankee" general store A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop Dr. R. J. Lemont's residence and drug store Stephen Harmon's general store William Tower's residence The small building on the left may be Seth W. Norwood's law office - later P.L. Sargent's house The livery stable shown in SWHPL 5184 is just visible on the left.	The First Masonic Hall - The Clark Point Road from Main Street Item: 5221    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures Date: 1909 c. Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 353 Main Street Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: From the right to left: Hattie B. Savage's Millinery & Dry Goods Store Liston Smith's "Live Yankee" general store A.L. Gilley's Barber Shop Dr. R. J. Lemont's residence and drug store Stephen Harmon's general store William Tower's residence The small building on the left may be Seth W. Norwood's law office - later P.L. Sargent's house The livery stable shown in SWHPL 5184 is just visible on the left. [show more]
6699	The Stanley House and King's Point	Image, Photograph	Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel				Southwest Harbor, Manset			The Stanley House and King's Point Item: 6699    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
11044	Three Masted Schooner Frances Parsons Aground at King's Point, Manset	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner			1935 c.	Southwest Harbor, Manset			Three Masted Schooner Frances Parsons Aground at King's Point, Manset Item: 11044    Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1935 c. Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection
5830	View from Foot of High Road Showing Somes Sound	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Places				Southwest Harbor		This photograph was taken in the area of the Dirigo Hotel.	View from Foot of High Road Showing Somes Sound Item: 5830    Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Places Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Source: W.H. Ballard Copies Collection Description: This photograph was taken in the area of the Dirigo Hotel.

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