Contributed by Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description
Charles Kenneth Savage (1903-1979) was a native and lifelong resident of Northeast Harbor. He was the owner and general manager of the Asticou Inn from 1922-1964 and also participated in Mount Desert island businesses such as Jordan Pond House, Asticou Terraces Trust and Thuya Garden, and the Asticou Azalea Garden.
In addition to owning and operating MDI businesses, Savage was the designer of both the Thuya Garden and the Asticou Azalea Garden and carved many unique wood signs and other art pieces during his lifetime.
About This Item
- Title: Charles Kenneth Savage portrait, ca. 1960
- Creation Date: circa 1960
- Subject Date: circa 1960
- Location: Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 253 cm x 204 cm
- Collection: Private collection
- Object Type: Image
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Mount Desert Island Historical SocietyPO Box 653, 353 Sound Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-9323
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