Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"By 1789, they had incorporated the entire island as Mount Desert Township. Several years later, they divided the island in two, marking the area east…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Permanent Settlement

"… but were leaders in the governmental life of the island for many years. Governor Bernard’s choice of these two men to be founders of the township…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"More than 100 men showed up for the first town meeting. In May of 1795, the Town of Eden separated from Mt. Desert, giving the Island two towns."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… Loring had special affection for Mount Desert Island, for he spent part of most summers here for several decades."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Founding of Acadia National Park

"… fresh air and sunshine to the body."Mount Desert Island Historical Society The island's growing popularity raised concern, mainly among summer…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Source Materials

"… help and assistance from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library, the author gives thanks in particular the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Third Generation and Beyond

"… descent to make a homestead on Mount Desert Island. The Manchester family first settled in 1775 near present day Manchester Point at the mouth and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Arriving in Bar Harbor

"… latter 1800s, visitors traveled to Mount Desert Island by yacht, train, steamboat, or stagecoach—or a combination of these."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Green Mountain Railway

"On Mt. Desert Island Green Mountain (now called Cadillac) was one of the most beautiful spots for miles. Frances H."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Student Narrative of MDI History

"The Abnaki called the island Pemetic. Much more can be learned about the Native Americans on Mt. Desert Island and throughout New England at the Abbe…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Settlement

"… The first generation of Savages on Mount Desert Island included Scottish immigrant John Savage (1756-1816) and his wife Sarah Dolliver (1764-1851)."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"… ClubJesup Memorial Library By 1890, Mount Desert Island boasted some 20,000 “summer people”—both visitors and cottagers."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment

"… X Wabanakis who traveled to Mount Desert Island were entrepreneurial when it came to marketing."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Postscript: More Moving Buildings

"William Vanderbuilt of Rhode Island, writer Willa Cather (who wrote the final draft of her last book at the house), and Mrs."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"… (powered by oar, paddle, sail or steam)? Brave an island tour in a buckboard? Stroll a field and pick wildflowers? Some combination of these…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Sources For A Short History Of Performing Arts On MDI

"… The Bar Harbor Historical Society, Friends of Island History, Mount Desert Island Historical Society, and Mr. Raymond Strout."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Savage Family of Mount Desert

"The island has its enduring and localized family clans, most who settled in the mid-18th century and were immigrants of European descent."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"These families' actions on the Cranberry Islands were vital pieces in the success of Mt. Desert Island and the mainland."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"1890 Men at work in Hall Quarry. Stone from Mount Desert Island was loaded directly onto boats in the deep water of Somes Sound and shipped to cities…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"Champlain Society Camp Pemetic, Mount Desert Island, 1881Mount Desert Island Historical Society Champlain Society member, secretary, and Botany…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 1 of 6

"… about preserving the natural gifts of the island while always enhancing the beauty of his small corner of the Island: Asticou."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"… Society, Mount Desert Island, 1881Mount Desert Island Historical Society The origins of conservation on Mount Desert Island can be traced to a…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 2 of 6

"These summer visitors learned much about the island through Charles’ eye and youthful energy; he self-educated through engaged participation in their…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… are encouraged to find other examples around the Island of transformed structures to see what stories other Mount Desert Island buildings and their…"