"'■ i -^ffMnif'y f5,V.W7t 29 C2 P94 opy 1 ■omtke coast Glimpses of Camden On the Coast of Maine I heard or seemed to hear the chiding sea Say, Pilgrim, why so late and slow to come ? Am I not always here, thy summer home ? Is not my voice thy music morn and eve '! My breath thy healthful climate in the heats? My touch thy antidote, my bay thy bath ? — Emerson. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS Copyrigtit, 1916. hy John R, Prescolt PUBLISHED BY JOHN R. PRESCOTT, NEWTONVILLE. MASS . 1S16 7=^0. / Camden Mountains from Dillingham Point )C1.A428152 MAR 17 1916 Glimpses of Camden CAMDEN, ail unusuiilly picturesiiue sea ami mountain town on the coast of Maine, is too well known to call for any extended description. It has attracted, and will continue to attract, those who wish to combine in a siny:le locality what is most desirable in scenery, climate and all the elements of summer enjoyment. In each of these particulars Camden's advantages are unusual and are set forth in their proper order in the following pages. Natural Advantages In the matter of natural advantages, Camden has a combination of sea, mountain and lake scenery which is une(|ualed on the Atlantic coast. Other places have tiie sea and lakes: a sinojc place, Mt. Desert, has the sea and moinitains; but Camden alone has sea, lakes and mountains in perfect cond)ination. Penobscot Bay Penobscot liay which lies midway along the coast of Maine, constituting its greatest indentation, is about forty- fi\e miles wide where it meets the ocean. At its eastern and western portals, imposing mountain groups, stray members of the Appalachian range, dip into the sea and rise directly from the water's edge. Mountain Environment Camden lies at the base of the western group, five of the peaks surrounding it having an elevation of over one thousand feet. In front of the mountains there is the blue sea thickly strewn with islands, and directly back of the mountains a chain of lakes; while bevond these, range after range of the lesser mountains stretch away into the distance. Accessibility Cainden is in easy touch with the rest of the world, yet enough out of the beaten line of travel to give it desired privacy. So far it has escaped excursion tratlic. It is reached by three highly attractive routes: steamer, rail and automobile. The automobile route mostly over state roads, through Portland, Hriuiswick, Bath and Rockland, follows the famous Maine Coast Automobile route to Camden, some one hundred and seventy-five miles from Hoston. and then on to Belfast, Bangor and Bar Harbor. It is a comfortable day's run from Boston to Camden. Steamer Route The steamer route via the large turbine steamers of the Eastern Steamship Corporation is very popular. Steamers leave India Wharf, Boston, daily at 5 p.m., atfording a daylight sail past Nahant, Marblehead and Cape Ann, on the Massachusetts coast, followed by the restful hours of a night at sea. Camden, the second stop, is reached before seven o'clock the next mornins;. Rail Route '^riie rail route with day and night Pullman trains from Boston, Portland and New York passes through the attractive countryside and seashore places of eastern New England and has its terminus at Rockland, the metropolis of Penobscot Bay and the distributing point of its extensive summer travel. Here both rail and steamboat lines converge, and in the early morning the necessary transfers are made to Bar Harbor and the whole Penobscot territory. Sleeping cars and pai'lor cars are operated in several daily trains between Boston, I'ortland and Rockland, and in addition one through sleeping car anil dining ear train between New York and Hockland. Camden shares in the remarkable accessibility which this region enjoys, being eight miles above l{ockland, along shore, on the main steamer i-oute to Boston, and connected with the train service at Rockland by a forty-minute trolley ride, by steamer or by private conveyance. Daily throughout the summer season, from June to late September, this rail and steamer service is maintained. A Sea Change The steamer trip from Boston to Camden by night is full of interest from the start. There are some three hours of daylight, and the course being outside gives a complete sea change, which is most grateful after the city heats. 'I'owards morning the steamer's course is inside the islands, through almost landlocked chaimels. .\fter the usual stop at Kockland, the steamer heads for Camden, eight miles farther along shore. Owl's Head Light The sentinel of I'eiiobscot Bay is a most important member of the lighthouse family, safeguarding as it does all the shipping entering and leaving the western arm of Penobscot Bay. Rockland Breakwater, a mile long, also terminates in a lighthouse with a powerfid intermittent light, which serves Rockland harbor. The cut on page 6 shows how the Breakwater is a complete protection against northerly gales — vessels riding in perfect quiet on one side of the Break- water while the surf is dashing against the other. The Sam0.set Hotel After passing the Mreakuater the towers and ex- tensive ocean front of the SamOset Hotel come into \ lew. The location of the SamOset on Jameson's Point, in a beautiful park of 200 acres, commands wide sweeping views of mountains, islands and ocean. Beautiful as this scene is when passed in the early morning, it is even more so at the sunset hour, when, seen from the deck of the returning steamer, it presents a never-to-be-forgotten spectacle of sea. mountains and gorgeou.sly colored clouds. This hotel, which has done so much to attract appreciative and influential people to this part of the Maine coast, is owned and managed by the Ricker Hotel Coni|>any. J:^S^f2Sa>S Passing Monhegan Island "^. wd^^ \ *■■ The Day Trip Along the Coast slionkl he ret'erred to here. Tlie comfortable steamei' " Moiihe- gan "* makes the all-day trip between Port- land and Rockland three times a week in each direction. .Most of the way the course is close to the shore, around many head- lands, between numerous islands, and throuoh land-locked channels with a marked absence of motion. Stops are made at (juaint, out- of-the-wav shore villages, eacli with its i;roup of summer visitors and townsfolk. A succession of picturesciue scenes like those sliown on this page keep up the interest and novelty of the trip. Owl's Head is the last headland to be passed before entering Penobscot Bay, when the whole range of the Camden Mountains comes in view. The day boat from Portland does not go l)eyond Kockland. Passengers for Camden continue on by electric cars or auto- mobiles. Staterooms and excel- lent meals on the steamer. ;":^ai(#?r'.-:*^**«w»Bs.ii.:^ Along the Maine Coast I. Pemaquid Point. 2. White Head. 3. Owl's Head and N, Y. Yarht Club Rare Warrenton Park of 400 acres, adjoinini; the SamOset Hotel property, has been in the Smith family for many years and has been kept as a natural seashore park. Its rich masses of evergreen trees in detached groups are most striking objects, whether seen fi-oiii the water or from the elevated high- way i)etween Hockport and Rockland. The hotel is partly in the town of Hock- port, whose shores the steamer follows for several miles, the scenery steadily increasing in interest as the Camden Mountains unfold. At this point in the steamer's course Dodge Mountain and ]}eech Hill stand out as conspicuous landmai'ks. Beyond Glen C'o\e is Oakland Park, belonging to the Rockland and Camden Street Railway, and developed as a high-class summer anuiscnient paik. 'I'iie \ illage of liockport. w hich comes next, is at the head of a deep and picturesque harbor t)f the same name, and appears for a feu minutes as the steamer approaches Indian Island Light, opposite the end of Reauchamp Point. This beautifid point is shown in the large doulde cut, pages 8 and 9. Entering Penobscot Bay I and 2. OwKs Head Light 3. Rockland Breakwater 4. SamOset Gables 5. Warrenton Park Beauchamp Point Among the Heaucliamp Point sunniier residents are Mrs. Cliarles A\'. Henry, Cvriis n. K. Curtis, John (irii^bei and Edward W. Hoiv, all of Philadelphia, and Prof. E. H. Sneath of New Haven, Conn. The development of this point of land for summer cottajie purposes was first begun by the late Charles AV. Henry of I'hiladelphia and has since been consistently continued by his widow. She and her sons occupy attractive summer homes here. The name is derived from John Beauchamp of London, who with Thomas Leverett of Boston received in 16^9 a grant of thirty square miles of land in this territory. Rockland was included in this grant, and I.everett's name was given to what is now known as Jameson's Point and Warrenton Park. The lighthouse on Indian Island can-ies a red light and was built in 1,S5(). Shipbuilding has always been a conspicuous industry of Kockport and the place has many traditions of a maritime past. This little seaport has always had a large jiroprietarv^ interest in some of the best known ships aHoat, and much wealth and many rare things from foreign lands came to the place thereby. It is now in friendly co-operation with Cain- den, doing its utmost to welcome and encourage the best type of sunnner development. Rockport comes in Vie\v 1 . Rockport Harbor 2. A Harbor Bungalow (Hon. H. L. ShephercJ) 3. The Tip of Beauchamp Point m •a* .. ^ ^4^; mi Beauchamp Point and Indian Island Li; om " Rockcliffe" Bungalow opposite The Government Testing Course off Beauchamp Point The channel here is some eight miles wide and ven' deep and has been made the otticial trial course, or speedway, where government war vessels are tested as to speed and sea-going qualities before acceptance. These waters are found to be the finest on the New England coast for this purpose, the great depth being more uniform, and deep sea conditions more nearly approximated to than anywhere else. Entering Camden Harbor After passing Beauchamp Point the dividing line between Rockport and Camden is reached, and the steamer enters Camden waters, passing into the harbor between Negro Island and Sherman's Point. The view on the cover of this book was taken from this point, showing the beautiful contour of the mountains and their nearness to the shore. 'I'his is also brought out in the cut on page Hi. Yachting Camden Harbor is a place of rendezvous for nearly all the yachts cruising along the New England coast, being central to the famous forty-mile sailing course from Owl's Head to Fort Point. The sheltered nature of the harbor makes it a favorite anchorage for all kinds of yachts and sailing craft, and this use of the harbor made a suitable yacht landing and headquarters ver_v desirable. This was happily brought about through the initiatixe and public spirit of Mr. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, a summer resident, who purchased for this purpose one of the finest wharf locations on the harbor. Peace and War On the Government Testing Course off Beauchamp Point 10 ■=:^^?«?s^:^s^^* Camden Harbor from Ogier's Point 11 Negro Island, Rntrance to Camden Harbor. The Lighthouse was built in 1835 The Inner Harbor and Camden Yarht Club House 13 Four Aspects of Mt, Battle. I. From the Village. 2. From the Fields. 3. From the Harbor. 4. From the River A Launching in Camden, Yachts decorated in honor of the event lo ( Continupd from page I'l } Yacht Club A very attractive and completely appointed club house was built, with a large club room, warmed and cheered by a big open tire and chimney piece. There is a smaller club room at one side, and in the rear are dressing rooms for both gentlemen and ladies, the men's room ha\ ing shower bath, and there are also locker rooms, kitchen, etc. All of this, fittingly fm-nished with India rugs, Mission chairs and tables, and a complete dining-room service, was provided by Mr. Curtis, and although costing over $60,000 was generously offered to the newly formed Camden Yacht Club at a mere nonnnal rent. The wharf is roomy and the water deep enough to acconnnodate the large steam yachts. There are several floats, and an attendant is always at hand to assist members and visitors. A separate club building is for the accommodation of yacht captains, waiting chauffeurs and employees. There is also a tennis court on the grounds. The club officials gladly welcome visitors to the club house. It is well fitted for social functions, and many such pleasant affairs are held there during the sunnnei'. A stenographer is always in attendance, and there is a long distance telephone. The officers for 1916 are Cyrus II. K. Curtis, commodore; T. J. French, treasurer; J. II. Ogier, secretarv. club House of the Camden 'I'atht Club The "" Lyndonia." Commodore Curtis' Steam Yacht l(i \ achting Scenes in Camden Harbor I, 3 and 4. Types of Sailing Yachts, 2. Power Yacht " Apache." H. H. Windsor. Chicago. 5. Interior Camden Yacht Club House. 6. Negro island Lighthouse, entrance to Harbor 17 Yacht Anchorage. Camden Harbor 18 A iiumljer of" the summer cottagers have their personal steam, power or sailing yachts, and these, together with visiting yachts, enliven tlie harlwr during the season and present a bril- liant spectacle when illuminated at night. Visiting yachts are invited to use the facilities of the Camden Vacht ("lub, de- scribed on a former page. The Megunticook (iolf C'lul) also welcomes visiting yachtsmen. The Club House on the summit of Mt. Hattie is open to the public and at present offers ex- cellent meals and acconunoda- tions over nighl. Steam Yacht " Monoloa " and U. S. Revenue Cutter A Stiff Breeze Returning to Port 1!» Twice a dav the big Boston steamei's swing into the harbor, the landing being within easy walking distance of the village. In leaving they present an attractive sight as they back far up into Sherman's Cove to get the necessary headway for rounding the Island or Point. Motor and sail boats abound, and occasionally a house boat is seen snugly anchored inside the Point. Tlie one here shown is a real ship retaining its masts, sails and other shiplike features. For many yeais shipbuilding has been one of Camden's important industries, some of the largest sailing ships afloat having been launched here. A \essel on the ways ready for launching and another full-rigged, just leaving for a cargo, arc shown in the cuts. When Ships ^vere built in Camden 1 . Steamer " Camden " 2. A Visiting House Boat 3. Six-master built in Camden 30 "^s^h^- .-■ i' #-;^^"i- i*2Sstii*.-: »SMil6.-*-*^^*»j ...»*«.■ -;:' -J»«K A Sheltered Cove on Sherman's Point 21 Sherman's Point from Thorndike Park, foot of Ocean Avenue 22 ■1^^^. ^"^^ts^^^^ -'IH' On Sherman's Point looking towards Mt. Battle '23 24 The Camden Mountains from Belfast Road. " Nodoney ummer Residence of Mrs. John Jay Borland, Chicago ' Upland " and " Hilltop ' Cottages. Belfast Road. Camden, These cottages are for rent, fully furnished. For plans, etc., address the owner, Mr. J. R. Prescott. Newtonville. Mass. The panorama on pages 24 and 25 was taken from the windows of " Upland " Cottage 26 One cannot escape the picturesque in Cam- ilrii. Artists long ago found this out. and every >unimer sees tlieir easels set up in some of the many sketchable spots to be found here. The views shown in this book, and especially those on this page, are examples of some of the subjects artists like to find and reproduce. The Picturesque Wharves Countryside and Lakes 27 From Sherman's Point looking towards High Street •2H Sherman's Point A narrow, rocky strip of land, licauti- fully wooded, forms one of the protecting- arms of the harbor. Its hold rocks and sheltered coves attract many visitors, who, at present, are allowed to land there. There are especially fine views of the mountains from here. At the head of the cove is a beach half a mile long, making the natural ad- vantages of the place com- plete. .\ driveway starts tVom Belfast JJoad and goes to the end of the point. Some Sherman's Point Views ■J 9 1Z.'Z. K Z^ ^ i H tttu i i tf tSiSauiK,'ii;M The Bay and Sherman's Point from the Side of Mt. Battie. All the shipping to Penobscot Bay and Bangor passes through these ocean lanes SO Telephoto View from Mt. Battie This view t;iken fVoin the summit of Mt. IJattie, o\er a mile away, owes its distinctness to the skilful use of a |)()weiful tele- photo lens. At the extreme right of the inner harbor are the wharf and club house of the Camden Vaeht Club, while directly opposite this are the extensive wharves and marine railway of the Camden Yacht Building and Railway Company, a \ery fitting Camden industry, see page 122. Farther along the shore at the right are the summer residences of Miss Elizabeth Barry and Mr. Kdward M. Ilagar, while beyond is Dillingham I'oint with its group of cottages. 31 From the Front Windows of Mt. Battie Club House View taken from the Club House of the Mt. Battie Assot-iatioii. The Association is composed of puljlic-spirited summer resi- dents and townspeople, who have created a beautiful mountain reservation of some sixty acres, freely accessible to all orderlj- persons. A public carriage road leads to the summit nearly 1 ,000 feet above the sea. The Club House is open to the public and visitors can stop for a single meal, for over night, or for days. Telephone connection. The officers for 1916 are : (ieorge E. Allen, Presi- dent; E. .1. Wardwell, \'ice-President ; J. H. Ogier, Secretary, and Chauncey Keep, (ieorge B. Phelps, John It. Prescott, I. L. Merrill, W. F. Hooper, E. L. Dillingham and E. J. Wardwell, Directors. \isitiug yachtsmen will (inil Hie Chil) House a very desii-able place to stop while in port. A short trail leads up the mountain (see page (i^Z) for the benefit of those who enjoy an exhilarating tramp. AVhile the road is intended for carriages, it is used by automobiles somewhat. The view from the rear windows of the Club House is shown on pages T-i and 75, 32 In Camden Harbor Sailing in Camden Heins a yacliting center, Camden offers opportunities for e\ery i •to Camden Mountains and Harbor from " Cedarcrest " lookoff. A Btill mort .■#^1 isive view is obtained from " Stonyhursl." ihe highest point on Ogier's Hill m v ir^< f -^-d. " Stonyhurst." summit of Ogier's Hill. Mrs. Alfred M. Judson. (Tfie views on pages 38. 40 and 41 were taken from this location.) 1. Entrance. 2. The Down Hill Drive to the Village 3. The Keeper's Lodge. 4. The Western Front 42 Ogier's Hill derives its name from one of the earliest settlers in Cainden. or possibly from Abraham Ogier, 2d, who in 18.'50 built the brick house now owned by Mrs. E. .1. Parker of Vuincy, 111., and in its remodeled form known as " l{ed t'ottaije. ' " The "Hill" farm remained in the Ogier i'amily until 188.S, but since then has undergone many subdivisions. It is interestinji' to know that the part of Ogier'.s Point now owned by Airs. Susie Oilier Hisl)ee has been in possession of the family from the time of the first Oilier settler. After Mr. .ludsoii built in ISSl, the next newcomer to locate on Ogier's Hill was Mrs. Clara E. Palmer of Boston, who built '' Cedarcrest " here in IHSS. and for main- vears enjoyed the widespread and ever varying \ie"s from this sightly location. After jiassing Mrs. A. M. Judson's estate, " Stonylnu-st, "" — the highest point on the hill, — Chestnut Street contiinies on to the (iolf Club and Rockport. over one of the most perfect roadways in the state. The beautiful grounds of Mr. A. II. Chatlield's estate, " Aldermere," and Lily Pond opposite it (pages )S!2 and (S-t). are seen to good ad\antage on the way. Hy following the road through the golf grounds and across Beauchamp Point, many attracti\e estates in that section are passed, and some idea can be had of the cottage development there. Between Rockport and Rockland, a distance of seven miles, is a tine state road, adding greatly to the pleasure of motoring in these (larts. From Ogier'a Hill 43 ' Hill Acres," Summer Residence of W. F. Hooper. Fall River, Ma u " Red Cottage." Mrs. E. J. Parker. Quinsy. 111., and " Prudden Cottage." Mrs. T. P. Prudden. Brookline. Maas. " BIythewood," Mr. Joseph D. Snell. Boston Top view, facing harbor and mountains. Bottom view, facing the south 45 ,^ ' Ledgemeie." Summer Collage of Mr. L. F. Lyon, Camden, with View from Piazza For rent, fully furnished +6 ' Breeze Hill " and " Brookside." Mr. C. P. Brown, Camden I and 2. " Kentmoor." Summer Residence of Mrs. Frederick Gilbert. Utica. N. Y. 3. " Aimsleigh." Mr. Charles F. Hofer Walnut Hills. Cincinnati. Ohio Some Village Types I . "El Piacita." Mr. John G. Hosmer. 2. Parker Homestead, Mrs. Dudley Talbot. 3. " Thayercroft." Miss M. S. Smart, Concord. New Hampshire. 4. Thorndike Homestead 48 " Porter Place." the Misses Porter. Hit:h Street. Camden 4i» -^ Mr. E. J. Wardwell's Estate. Belfast Road. I and 2. "" Woodclyffe " and "" Gray Rocks." 3. View of Camden Harbor from tfie Hous< .W llli il 11 u\ il III ,^ ' Whitehall " (summer hotel). Belfast Road, Camden (see page 120) 51 ' Norumbega" on Belfast Road. Camden 6-2 Summer Residence. Belfast Road, of Dr. George B. Phelps. New ^'ork .53 5*« '^rt ^Si >.- -i&v.. . K^- ' 'nt).',-^.' l^H^^^^^^^H |KJ^MjE'»^ *■ , " ^^^MB tc%M^^^ t^rsmW'm ' ■MmmmJL.. ^^^iIHIm ■ t^^ :■::■.:: . ■-- . ■ JH| ' ■ -.-■-"■ '-^ "' '"'.,^' ^^«^*:v \-4l*»*."::.:^ -^ ^ ' ■ jp^S ^^ ■ - _^---:- s^ fittBBV'^>»3L«>t£ra»>^ : ''"lU ^Kn^' .^'' ; ■1 ^Wj^l^ I . " Hishlanci." Mr. Chauncey Keep. Chicago. 2. " Edgefield." Mrs. John Jay Borland. Chicago. ?. " Mountain Arrow." Mrs. A. R. Hillyer. Hartford. Conn. 4. "Rorkledge." Mrs. Alice W. Strawbridge. Philadelphia 54- ■ TImberclyffe." Summer Residence of Mr. Chauncey Keep. Chicago. 111. I and 3. The Ocean From. 2. Corner of Flower Garden. 4. Driveway in the Grounds 55 56 Mt. Megunticook. Bald Pei i BelfasI Road from the Shore 37 " Seabrook " on Belfast Road, Mr. John J. Collins. Boston 5H 1 and 3. " Bayberry Cabin." Dr. C. E, Adams. Bangor, Me. 2. Bayberry Farm. C. -E. and E, R. Adams. Bangor, Me. 4. View from Bayberry Cabin Veranda 59 Mirror I .ake. the Source of Camden's Wtiter Supply, with Raised Mountain in the Background «0 Drinking Water In addition to its other attractions. Camden lias drinking water of remarkable pin'ity — the purest supplied t any seaside place. It is brought from Mirror Lake, shown above and on the opposite page. Coming from this natural reservoir high u[) i the mountains, it enters the houses clear and sparkling and remarkal)ly cool. Many come to Camden regularly on account of this water, which is indorsed by specialists and found to be an importan remedial agent. The following indorsement of the water supplied to Camden will Ik> of interest, coming as it does from th highest authority in the state: Ai-cirsTA, Mk., Sept. 2f>, 191.';. .\1K. J. K. FRESCOTT, Camden. Me.. I>ctir Sir : In answer to your inquiry as to the purity ut" tile water supplietl by the Camden and Hoekhinti Water C(_)mi;)any from Mirror Lake, I woul state that this water is one of the best in the state of Mnine. This water supply has been examined by me at least four times a year fur the past eight years. 1 have also made inspection of the watershed froi which this supply is derived. The water is now, and has always been, a tirst-dass one to use for drinkiufj and for all domestic purposes. As a former resident of Camden, 1 ca approve of this water, not only from the point of view of the analyst, but also from that of the regular user. Very tridy yours, H. D. EVANS. Director. State of .Maine Labor.itory of Hygiene. Mirror Lake, as the cuts show, is a mountain lake fed by springs, and being ;}50 feet above the sea k'\el, the gravity pre> sure is ample. The Camden and Rockland Water Company maintains an ottice and shops in Camden for jiromptly looking afte the interests of water users. Cottages at a distance from the mains can be connected by iire-arrangemeiit with the Company a reasonable rates. 61 On Ragged Mountain Trail The Mountain Trails Tliese trails are indicated l)v red arrows affixed to trees or painted on the roeks. (See map.) Mt. Battle Trail .Mt. H.ittie, one thousand feet higii, is the shortest cliiiil). as it rises directl\' from the village. A good path starts from the head of Megunticook Street and leads up over the slopes and ledges to the summit, the j)ath being in the open all the way. The view on page 30 was taken from this trail, while the more extensive views from the tower of the Mt. Battle Club House are shown on pages .'}!, .'52, 74 and 75. Another trail leads from the summit directly to Helfast IJoad, while still another connects Mts. Hattie and Megunti- cook, passing o\er the tableland between them and joining with the regular Meguiiticook trail. Mt. Megunticook Trail 'J'his trail starts from the Sherman homestead on IJelfast lioad, about a mile from the village. Those who best like a long trail, most of it through woodsy lanes and not too steep, will prefer this trail to any of the others. From the summit on clear days Mt. Washington, the New Brunswick Mountains and Katahdin are visible, while there is a range of over one hundred miles up and down the coast. The trail continues west along the top of Megunticook to Maiden Cliff, where the view on page ()5 is obtained. From here it drops directly to the Turnpike by a short cut, or can be continued over the Maiden Cliff carriage road. Bald Rock Trail Hald Rock, a sightly peak, over eight hundred feet high, is reached by an easy trail which starts just beyond the twin biooks on tlie " Hill '" farm, on Belfast Road, some four miles from Camden. The peak being isolated atfoi'ds \ lews in every direction. From Hald i{ock another trail leads through the woods to summit of Mt. Megunticook. Ragged Mountain Trail Ragged Mountain, thirteen hundred feet high, is ascended by the new trail starting from Mr. Nash"s I'leasant View l''arm, just beyond Hosmer's Pond, about four miles from Camden. For most of the distance it follows the old logging road, now moss grown and arched over with trees. Near the top is a sightly ledge (see cut above). The sunnnit is one of the observation stations of the IT. S. Coast Survey, chosen on account of the far-reaching views and good atmospheric conditions. The descent can be made down the eastern side of the mountain to Hosmer's Pond, or the trip can be reversed by starting from the southerly side of the pond and following the " Rollins "" farm road up the mountain. All of these trails are indicated by dotted lines on the map in the back of this book. 69 Hosmer's Pond and Bald Mountain Three and one-half miles from Camden 63 Under Maiden Cliff, with Turnpike Road at its Base 64 From the Top of Maiden Cliff, the exact reverse of the view on opposite page 65 The Lakes The charm of Swiss and Scottish scenery is known to he (hie to the lakes quite as much as to the mountains. The lake is the nec- essary complement of the mountain, re- flectiii);' Ijack its outline and enhancing its beauties. The scarcity of lakes among the \\'hite Mountains is the only draw- hack to the scenery of that favored re- On Megunticook Lake ifion, and it was Starr King's wish that one of the glens at the foot of Mt. Washington should be tilled with a lake, in which the noble presidential peaks might be mirrored. In Camden there is no such drawback, for at the foot of nearly every mountain is a loveh' sheet of water. Ilosmer's Pond, Mirror Lake, Lake t'hickawaukic, and especially Lake Megunticook described on the next page, are fine examples of lake and mountain association. t)6 Lake Megunticook The illustrations f>ive hut of the mountains. Those have locations on hoth, will be attracted to Lake turesque islands. Already a fringe of cottages wiiose ()ccii[)ants enjoy not only the beautiful social reslrictions. IKmc boatini;, bathing and and secluded inlets invite to a more intimate ac- in all its devious windings in one of Mr. E. B. at the foot of the lake. Arrangements for this to the lake can be made by telephoning him. Itoom or at Willow Farm, l)oth pleasantly sit- The Lake Megunticook Association safe- tlie lake and invites newcomers to its inem- iNeck a hint of the great beauty of the lake region back who prefer the lakes to the ocean, or wish to Megunticook, with its irregular shores and pic- extends around the foot and one side of the lake, scenery, but the care-free life with its absence of lishiiig ai-c at their best, while the nian\' islands ((uaintance. It is p()ssii)le to traverse the lake Uiciiards" motor boats, starting from his cottage as well as for taking parties from Camden village Dinner or lunch can be iiad at the Oak Tree Tea uated on the lake. guards the interests of tlie i>r(>i)erty ownei's on bership. 'l"he Camden l{eal Instate Agents The Big Bouldei on Fernald i can give iid'oi'niation regarding lots or remaining building sites at this favored spot. Megunticook l{i\er, the outlet of the lake, has a fall of one hundred and fifty i'eet in its three-mile coiuse to tiie sea. Its rapid waters, however, ai-e compelled into frequent quietude by a number of dams across it, there being some ten water-power privileges alons its course. Lake Megunticook and Mountains in X^'inter 67 Sunael and Sunshine on Lake Megunticook 68 Upper view: '" Hilk-rest "* overlooking IVnol)sc(>t liny, suininer residence of Alls. Henry H. Uradley, W Adams Street. Bangor, Me. Lower view: "Land's End" on Lake Megunticook, summer residence of Mr. E. E. Richards, 114 State Street, Boston. Mass. Its location is also shown on the peninsula on pages 7!2, T.'J and 74. Both estates are for sale or for rent, fully furnished. 'i"he small view is from Camp Wawenock, Lake Megunticook, summer residence of Di'. Charles A. E. Codman, Philadelphia. 69 ^*'^%.. Some Lake Megunticook Views TO Summer Residence of Mr. Henry H. Windsor, Chicago. I . The Selling of the House overlooking Lake Megunticook. 2. The Terraces. ?. The Sightly Verandas n 72 Lake Megunticook and Mt, Megunticook as viewed from /eranda of Residence of Henry H. Windsor. Chicago 73 Lake Megunticook from the Mt. Baltic Club House. On the Peninsula is " Land's End," the Estate of Mr. E. E. Richards, Boston T4 Lake Megunlicook and Maiden Cl.lf (ro.n li.e Ml. Bathe Club House. (Th,s vew and the one opposite make a continuous panorama) 75 76 77 Turnpike Drive — along the Shore of Lake Megunticook 78 Maine State Fish Hatchery The outlet of Laive ^Megunticook is a natural location for a I'ish I latcherv. Tlie purity of the water, its aeration and uniformity of sup- ply g\ye conditions that are ideal for breedini;' and distributing young fish. At the present time there is a yearl}' output of five hundred thousand trout and three hundred and seventy-five thousand salmon, including some \erv rare varieties. The fish are fed and cai'ed for in the most scientific manner, and the interesting processes are cheerfully explained by the superintendent, who offers visitors every facility for seeing the establishment. Across the road he has arranged a deer park wliich attracts much atten- tion. 1 and 2. Maine State Fish Hatcheiy. at outlet of Lake Megunticool 3. A By-product, the Superintendent's Deer Park 79 Megunticook Golf Club. 1 . Main Assembly Room. 2 and 3. Tennis Courts. 4. The Wide Verandas The Megunticook Golf Club Golf was introduced into Camden in the summer of 1898 by Mr. Lawrence Abbott of New York, who with the assistance of Mr. Charles T. Gallagher of Boston and other enthusiasts laid out a six-hole course on Ogier's Hill. Interest in golf increased so rapidly that a club was organized in 1899. It was incorporated in 1901 and moved to its present location on Beauchamp Point, where a nine-hole course of twenty-three hundred yards offers U^ both amateurs and pro- fessionals the keenest sport. Three more holes were added in tlie fall of 1915. The location of the links is one of great natural beauty, with views of the ocean or mountains from every part of it. During the season there are golf tournaments daily. Central to the course, on a sightly elevation overlooking the ocean, is a fine club house, in size and appointments perhaps e(jual to any in the state. It has a main assembly room (shown in the cut), 38 x !37 feet, a ladies' parlor or assembly room. .'34 x '-li feet, both with large stone fireplaces, and a reading room and office, 19 x 2SJ feet. .\11 of these rooms can be thrown together for dancing or other functions. There is a kitchen and lockers, showei- baths, dressing rooms and all the accessories of a high-class club house, including a competent chef and assistants, for the convenience of members and their guests. During the summer months the club house is the center of much social life, being esjiecially popular with the younger set, who utilize its facilities for all the usual forms of summer enjoyment. On the wide-covered verandas at all times of the day may be found members and their guests, who while not entering actively into golf or tennis use the club house as a general meeting place, greatly promoting that informal social life and intercourse which tlie club aims to foster. Five tennis courts and a clock putting green adjoin the club house. A chauffeurs' club and caddy house with fireplace, reading room, toilet, tables for cards, etc., serves further to complete the appointments of this exceptional country club. \'isitors. or those renting sununer cottages, can enjoy the privileges of the clul) through introduction by members, or by direct application to the secretary. The officers for 1915-1 fi are Chauncey Keep, President: \\'. .1. Curtis. Nice-President; A. H. Chatfield. Treasurer; and Kev. Henry Jones, Camden. Me., Secretary. 81 Lily Pond lives up to its Name Lily Pond, one mile from Camden, is in tlie town of IJocivport, t'ornierl}' a part of Camden, as are tlie \ iews on pages 84 to 100 inclusive, and some others on the earlier pages of the book. The two towns have a connnon interest in co-operating with summer residents and are practically one in this relation. The map in the hack part of the book shows the town lines and how generously each is provided with shore front, mountains and lakes. The towTi of Rockport was set off from ( 'amden, Feb. ^5, LS91. At that time its interests were largely indus- trial. Its (|uarries, still operated on a large scale, pro- duce yearh' over three hinidred and fifty thousands casks of lime, noted for its high quality and shipped to all parts of the country. For a long period Rockport has harvested from Lily Pond some forty thousand tons of ice annually, which has the reputation of being the best ice cut in Maine. The village and harbor of Rockport are more fully re- ferred to on page 7. The Lakes of Camden and Rockport Mountain summits give the most pleasing \iews of the lakes. I'rom Maiden Cliff or Bald Mountain it is Lake Megunticook that monopolizes the view. From Heech Hill, Lake Chickawaukie is the one particular gem ; but it is from Ragged Mountain that the greatest number of lakes can be seen. The waters of two lakes touch its sides, while in the middle distance and beyond are beautiful tracts of water dotting the land- scape or winding through it in many directions. The ascent of Ragged Mountain should be made just to get these lake views if for no other purpose. The trail up this mountain is described on page 62. 8'2 ^ I . Mr. Hennen Jennings, Washington, D. C. 2, Mr. Sidney Jennings, New "I'ork City. 3. " Blueberry Hill," Mrs. Frederick Forchheimer, Ml. Auburn, Cincinnati, Ohio 4. Crowley Farm, Captain John G. Crowley. Boston MS ' Aldermere." Summer Residence of Mr. A. H. Chatfteld. Cmcmnati. Ohk 8+ ' Stormont." Summer Residence of Mr. L. B. Ault. Elnihurst, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio 85 ' Lyndonwood," Summer Residence of Mr. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, Philadelphia, Pa. 86 " Lyndonwnod. " the Entrance Front 87 ' Weatherend," Summer Residence of Mr, John Gribbel, Philadelphia, Pa. View from the Grounds, The Setting of the House 88 ■■ Weatherend." 1 and 3. The Western Fronl and Southern End. 2. The Eastern Front and Service End of the Hous 89 ' Beech Nut." Rock Cabin on Beech Hill. 600 feel elevation. Mr. John Gribbel, Philadelphia, Pa. I and 2. The'Cabin. 3. Entrance. 4. The Sunset View 90 Rockport Harbor and Thert-abouts 91 ' Wawenock." Summer Reaidence of Prof. E. H. Sneath, 285 Whitney Avenue. New [Haven, Conn. 9^ Vl&WJ" ON ESTATE OF I. TheOtr.in J Kint J I .' "ikitit; auuth li'jiu tlie Piazza. 3. Tlie Lntrance Driveway. 4. Looking north from Piazza 93 Rockport Harbor, Pleasure and Businesa come into close touch here 9+ Beauchamp Point - " Orchard Farm." Summer Residence of its owner. Mrs. Charles W. Henry 95 Characteristic Views at Beauchatnp Point. Mrs. C. W. Henry's Yacht " Wissahickon ' 96 Views on the Beauchamp Point Estate of Mrs. Charles W. Henry of Philadelphia. I . One of the Cottages on the Estate. 2 and 5. Summer House. 3. \'acht Anchorage 4. A Driveway on the Estate 97 ■:• S Some Beauchamp Point Contrasts. Country and Seashore are both unusually picturesque at this point fw^^ '^"^ Some Rockport Roads and Streets. 1. The Winding Road to Beauchamp Point. 2. .A Countr>' Road and Old Time Rail Fence. 3. Union Street. 4. Spear Street 09 Drives The whole country is full of interest ^^^^^ to the motorist. Roads have been im- proved and new ones opened up for his benefit and pleasure. They wind in and out among the mountains, run along the shores of numerous lakes, or in easy grades clind) the hills with views all the way up and a sudden surprise at the top. Of the inland drives, the Turnpike Road is the best known. It follows the shores of Lake Megunticook, with the precipices of the mountain almost overhanging it on one side and the clear waters of the lake almost touching it on the other. Much of this road was blasted out of the solid rock. It was finished in 180.5, but widened in 1915. At its upper end Maiden Clitf rises seven hundred feet above the lake, its siun- mit being reached by trail or carriage road as shown on the map. From this elevation many beautiful views are to be had in every direction. See pages 65 and 70. The cross marks the spot where in 1864 a young lady lost her life by falling from the cliffs — the only fatality connected with the moLin tains. The drive to Hosmer's Pond, around Ragged Moun- tain and Mirror Lake, takes one into the heart of the mountains, while for longer drives those over Appleton Ridge or around Alford Lake are to be connnended. Drive Up Mt. Battle The ^fir.H drive one should take is to the sum- mit of Mt. Battle, over the well-kept road Head of Turnpike Road and a Lincolnville Center Street leading there. This reveals the beauties of the bay and lakes, which need just that elevation to bring them out. At the same time the general topography of the town is seen and the remaining drives are made more intelligible. 100 Belfast Road Drive The well-kiiowii Bel- fastlloatl runs along the seaward slope of the mountains to Helf'ast. It follows the coast, lookinj;' down into the blue waters of Penobscot Hay on one side or up to the crest of tiie nioinitains on the other. At Liiicolnville Beach, Duck Trap and North- port, branch roads lead up into the movmtains and hills of a charnnng hinterland. 'I'he roads in this inland country are generally good, opening up many long distance routes of great scenic beauty. Many days can be delight- fully spent in exploring tliis attractive hill countrv, crossing and recrossing the lesser mountains in different places, each day's ex- periences having a fresh novelty of its own. ]\lanv who go there once are sure to go again and again. From Belfast there are the regular oHicial automobile routes to ]}ar Harbor, Bangor. Augusta. VVaterville and Poland Spring. The forty-ti\e different Cam- den drives assure the owner of an automobile a full summer's pleasure. 'I'hose who ilo not bring their cars can arrange with the sever;il garages or with the public carriage men to accommodate them. 1. On the Meadows Road. Rockland Residence of Ex. U. S. Senator Gardiner 2. Turnpike Cliffs 3. Duck Trap Bridge 101 Climate The mountain and sua air in combination is full of liealth-i;i\ ing vitality. Those who foine here for strength and vigor are sure to get it; those who have led a listless sunnner life in other places find themselves compelled into activity here as the hi-acing. tonic effect of the climate is realized. This is happily alluded to hy Dr. Lyman .\l)l)ott in this appre- ciative lettei- : Neu Youk. Letter of Dr. Lyman Abbott To me no place can he ijuiteso attractive as my home among the Highlands of the Hudson, but that is partly because it is home. Camden stands next, and in its rare combination of mountain, sea and inland lake, and its combined advantages for driving, walking, fishing and sailing, and above all in the tonic of its climate, I really know of no place which (|uite eijuals it. Lv.man Aiiiiorr. Letter of Chief Justice White The beneficial effect of Camden's climate is known within the precincts of the T'nited States ^=^^=^^^^=^=^=^^^= Supreme Court, Washington, as this letter from Chief Justice Edward ]). White shows : We all enjoyed and derived gi-eat benefit from the sunnner spent in Camden. Its invigorating climate, the unsurpassed nobilit}' and picturesqueness of its scenery, combining ocean, lake and mountain; its opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, sailing on the bay, or boating and fishing on the lakes; its many beautiful and diversified drives, and its interesting and kindly people, as well as the comforts and conveniences of life which it affords, all condjine to render Camden one of the most enjoyable and beneficial places to spend the sunnner in I know of. EnwARO 1). Wurri;. The Air of Camden The air of Camden is remarkably dry for a seashore town. Even the occasional fogs are comparatively free from lunnidity. The fog area is a very narrow one. Two and one- half miles beyond the harbor brings one back of the mountains, where there is a complete change of scene and entire immunity from fog. The absence of dampness in clothing, Ijooks and furnishings is very noticeable in the Camden cottages. Churches Camden's churches include Congregational, JSaptist, Episcopal, ~ Methodist. Christian Scienceand Roman Catholic. A new Young- Men's Christian Association Building will be finished in the spring of 191 (i. Where the Sail Boats await You 102 Fishing l-'or tVesh water fishing', Lake Meguiitii'ook will be found to Ije iiuite satisfiU'tory. Alaiiy suniiiier residents go there daily, and the rivalry among the anglers keeps up the interest in the sport witliout seriously depleting the lake. Some good catches, however, preserve the high reputation of the lake as a fishing ground, and during the winter some record sizes of trout and bass are taken. There is good ice fishing here and on Lily I'ond. Salt water fishing is good off the Sherman's Point locks. with deep sea fishing a few- miles out. The shores abound in clams, and lobsters are taken along the harbor and coast. Occupants of cottages near the water have no ditiiculty in supplying the table with finely Havoreil lobsters taken witliin one hundred feet from the shore. Bathing Contrary to the gciiei-al impression, the liathing in Camden is delightful and is indulged in regularly the same as at places farther south. Tlu' purity of tlie water and its temperature, which is just right for the best tonic effect, cond)ine to make i)athing popular here. Nearly every shore estate has its private bathhouse and float. Yachting Center Ueing midway between Hoothbayand Bar Harbor, Camden is a natural Cascade - Outlet of Lake Megunticook stopping place for nearly all the large and small yachts cruising in eastern waters. It has excellent facilities for coaling steam yachts, and is, per- haps, the best place east of Boston for yachts to fit out. 'I'he Camden Yacht Huilding and Marine Railway Company is an excellent place for overhauling or repairing, many Boston and New York yachts utilizing it in this way, while their owners enjoy the scenety of Camden and the hospitality of its summer homes or clubs. Public Library The Camden I'ublic Library, with over 7.(K)() volumes and a reading room, has the disadvantage of occupying rented ipiarters. It is greatly appreci- ated by summer guests, to whose liberality it owes much. A l)uilding fund has been started and it is hoped that a desirable lot and a library building is a near possibility. Public Spirit is exemplified in the jioaid of Trade and other organizations for the bettei- ment of Camden in all directions, and in the CidikIiii Ileiitld. the weekly paper, which is loyal in its advocacy of measures for promoting the public good. Cascade — " Seabrook " Estate of Mr. John J. Collins i(i:! Boating on Lake or Ocean, Each with a Mountain Background The Elm-shaded Village Streets 1. Elm Street. 2. High Street 104 /_£ '^^v^yr-^^^ '-''-■ Even the Industries of this Region are Picturesque The (K-ean-goiiig tug, " l''re(l Iv Iticliards, "^ and two stwl harnt-s en route h> New York with sixteen thousand barrels of lime, each, representing the oldest and largest industry of this region. The Rockland .V Itoekport Lime Co., the largest in New England, operates seven such barges, insuring the delivery of freshly burned lime to the market centers at regular intervals. In 1915 the shipments aggregated 1,!200,()0() barrels. A superior (juality of high calcium limerock comes from the quarries of Kockland, Kockport and Camden, \vhich is burned in fifty kilns of modern type served by connecting i-ailroads with o\er five hundreil cars. A modern discharging plant facilitates the distribution of coal to the kilns, and its advantages are extended to other users in the nearl)y cities and towns as well as the neighlwring islands. \ isitors uill find the ijuarries and works ver\- picture.sque and interesting. The far-famed Jacob's (^)uarry is less than a mile from the \illage. 10.5 Landscape Gardening The arrangement of grounds. with trees and shrubbery for the best landscape gardening effects, is a feature of the newer as well as the old time Camden estates. The climate and tlie faxoring sea air seem to give an added impetus to the gardens and to the velvetv lawns and rich, dense shrubbery. On one Camden estate the roadside has been cultivated for quite a distance with roses, vines and shrub- l)ery extending to the edge of the town road. The tine spirit of owner and public alike is expressed in the fol- lowing signs along the way: "The flowers and shrub- bery along this roadside are under the protection of the public." The Camden Garden Club The widespread interest in gardens in Camden is re- flected ill the Garden Club, an organization formed to cultivate the art of gardening in its fullest sense, to- gether with the development and preservation of the beautiful in and about Camden, and the promotion of ci\ic betterment. It invites to its active or honorary membership those willing to co-operate in the attainment of these ends. The Club meets once in three weeks throughout the year. Open meetings are frequent! v iield, and many informing lectures have been given. School gardens, too, have been introduced, and a shelf of ganlen books provided in a corner of the I'ublic I-ibrary. The Club officers for 191o are : President, Miss Emma Sewall Alden ; First Vice-1'resident, Mrs. Carrie 1). Hodgman ; Second \ ice-President, Miss Ide- lette Carpenter; Secretary, Mrs. Alice Cushing 'I'ufts : Treasurer. Miss Juliet Patterson. Types of Gardens and House Surroundings Kx; Perry Homestead. Upper Elm Street. Camden, Mrs, John R. Prescott. Newtonville. Mass. When not occupied by owner the house is for rent fully furnished A line fxanipk' 1)1' .1 ( 'oIdih.iI it^i(U'iK-e "liicli h.is heeii in llii' |)reseiit ouiiei-^ t'aiiiih o\i'i- si\1\' vcais. Uecently ruiiioileled and refuniished in keeping with its attrai-ti\e Colonial eliaracter. Six fireplaces, eight chaniheis, two baths, laundry, stable or garage, vegetable and Hower gardens, orchard and many beautiful shade trees. For photos, plans, etc., address ownei-as above. 111? General Henry Knox for whom the County is named Historical Camden's first settler was James Richards, who came here in 1T()9 and built a cabin not far from the present Opera House. Amon^- the next set- tlers are the familial- names of Thr)rndike, Ogier. Ilosmer, Hodgman, Uillingham, Katon and Barrett, all living to a good old age. The town was incorporated in 1791 and named for Lord Camden, who in Parliament had vigorously opposed England's policy towards the American colonies. His prominence as Lord Chief Justice and Lord High Chancellor further associates our town w ith a most distinguished name. On the opposite page is his portrait and that of the present Lord Camden, born in 1H7S2 and, by the deatli of his father, succeeding to tlie title in the same year. The portrait shows him in the uniform of Lord Lieutenant of Kent, England. His extensive country seat, Bayham Abbey, is one of his three residences, indicating a material pros- perity which every resident of Camden will rejoice in. It is interesting to know that an important part of Lord Camden's estate is a valuable district of London known as "Camden Town," which derives its name from him. Here he has carried out a far-reaching plan of development, transforming an unattractive, conniionplace district into one of broad streets and fine regular buildings. Lord Camden is now with his regiment in the Mediterranean in the midst of the fiercest fighting of the "great war." (ieneral Henry Knox, Washington's favorite general luid Secretary of War, came to this region in 1794, liaving actjuired by marriage and by piu'chase large tracts of valuable laml. Tlie next year he brought workmen from Boston and built " Montpelier," a magnificent house for those days. near the spot in Thomaston where Weymouth, the earliest European voyager in these parts, is said to have landed. Here he entertained lavishly and lived tile life of a great landed proprietor mitil his deatji in 1S()(). The above is a copy of tlie portrait of Knox which hangs in the Boston Museum of Line Arts, and the photograph of " Montpelier" is tVom a painting owned in Rockland. Camden is fortunate in having its annals written by one of its promi- nent townsmen, Hon. Reuel Robinson, whose History of Camden and Rock- port brought down to 1907. and extending to over six hundred pages, is a model of its kind. " MontpeUer," the Mansion House of General Knox in Thomaston 108 I. The First Lord Camden, born 1713, died 1794, 3. John Charles Pratt, the present Lord Camden. 2. Bayham Abbey. Kent. England, the Prmcipal Country Seal of the Family The Fine Elizabethan Mansion was built in 1870 by the Father of the Present Marquis urn The Dillingham Cottages This attractive group of cottages is located on Dil- lingham Point, a private park of ten acres, with water on three sides. The view on the opposite page shows their general appear- ance, and their nearness to the water is indicated in the large cuts on pages ^ and .'51. The various occupants of these cottages ha\e added much to the social life of the community. Some of them have bought and built for themselves and so become permanently identified with Camden. \\'ith the exception of " Are- (|uipa, " all of the cottages are for rent: "The Pointed l'"irs "" : ten chambers, four baths. "Oak Ledge " : eight chambers, three baths, "(ii'ay Lodge"': seven chambers, two baths. " The Birches "" : six chambers, one bath. " Fernlea "' ; six chambers, two baths. ' Arequipa." F-dwin F. Dillingham All of these cottages are located and planned with a view to maximum sum- mer comfoi't. There are wide piazzas, fireplaces and tasteful furnishings ; elec- tric lights, running water, cellars, sanitary plumbing and a complete system of sewerage ai'e among the important essentials pro- vided, while a private tennis court, a [irivate wharf and bath houses give the cottagers the enjoyment of these sunmier pleasures under exceptional conditions. Plans and full information turnished on applica- tion to Mr. E. L. Dillingham, 597 I'ifth Avenue, Ntv\ York. "Arequipa" was the first summei- cottage in Camden, and its owner, yiv. Ivlwin V. Dillingham of IJangor. Me., and family have spent thirty-five consecutive seasons here. See page 37. Rdwin F- , Diltingham I Id <^^^* t| '¥fcw » The Dillingham Cottages. 1 . Pointed Firs. 2. Oak Ledse. 3. Fernlea 4, The Birches. 5. Gray Lodge 111 i f At Norlhport — Northport Inn and Village Green Belfast Colonial Homes are very attractive A Century Old Country Home Lincolnville Beach six miles from Camden. A ramliliiig, elm-shaded street, bordered on one side hy old-time villap;e houses and on the other by the shelving beach, constitutes its only thoroughfare. The Fir Tree Tea and Gift Shop, opposite the beach, «ill pleasantly beguile the passing autoist. Northport Harbor and Keach, eight miles beyond Lincolnville, via the new state road, is a continuation of the beautiful shore drive. Travelers should time their visit to include one of the Northport Inn's famous dinners, which attract so many people during the summer season and are so well known to motorists in particular. Belfast Belfast, the shire town of Waldo County, is four miles beyond Northport and is rich in examples of Colonial homes, with spacious, well-kept grounds indicating a prosperity both of the past and present. The return to Camden can be made by way of Lincolnville Center, a typical country \ illage. From here to Camden is by way of Wiley's Corner and the Hope Road following the shores of the lake. The well-known Oak Tree Tea Room invites one to stop not only for the tea and other good cheer, but for the beautiful view across the lake at this point. Boats can be had for exploring this part of the lake or for fishing. From here there is a direct route to Camden following the lake and river. If desired, the return from Lincolnville Center to Camden can be made by way of the turnpike road. 11-2 L.ncolnv.Ue Beach, e.gh. ni.les above Camden along shore, i . The Distant Camden Moun.ams. 2 and 3, The Beach and Residence of Weihng.on L. Hallett. Brooklme. Mass. 4. The Down-hill Entrance to the Village WA / The SamOsel Hotel. Rockland Breakwater. Penobscot Bay. Me. 114- The SamOsel Hotel, One of the Putting Greens Visitors to the well-known .Mount Kinro House and Poland Sprin;i;' House, anionj;- the lakes and woods of .Maine, will be f;lad to know that these houses are supplemented hv the SamOset in a seashore location uneijualed bv any on the Maine coast and under the same general super\ision. Occupving the crest of a gentle slope seventy-five feet above the Bay ;uid one thousand feet back from it, the SamOset com- mands beanHfid \ lews of ocean and islands, mountains and countryside, while its highly de\eloped private grounds of two hun- dred acres foi-ni a fitting setting for the hotel itself. This location gives it desired prixacv, while it is easily accessible through the Maine Ccnlral Railroad, which has its terminus at Rockland, two miles distant, \vhei-e the SamOset motor-bus meets all trains. There are through parlor and sleeping cars direct to and from Boston and .New York in nuinero\is express trains daily. At Rockland also converge steamers from Boston, and the SamOset, too, is a conspicuous station on the map of the famous Maine coast automobile I'oute. The park-like grounds are ti'a\ersed bv winding ilrivewavs, woodland and shore paths, and there is a private pier for sail and row boats and motor launches with bathing facilities. A private golf course, garage, stable for private or public mounts and tennis courts sug- gest some of the outdoor pleasures, while a skilled orchestra and all the best adjuncts to indoor sununer enjoyment give that completeness to the SamOset's ei|uipn)ent for which it is so noted. For an artistic booklet anil other information, address the Ricker Hotel Company, Portland. Me. Rockland Harbor and Breakwater. Hotel SamOset. Warrenton Park. Camden Mountains US Trolley Rides Althouyh t'anulen roads are given over to drix - iiiij or niotoriiii;'. many attraetive trips can be made bv the electrics of the Hoci•") Mountain Street. A i|Hir(. home-like house in an elevated location at the foot of Mt. Baltic. Limited iuiml>er of summer guests can be accommodated at more moderate rates than usual. There are beautiful walks in many directions. The trail up Mt. Battie starts a short distance from the house, and the Turn])ike Road, following the river anil commanding continuous views of the mountain ranges, is near by. Ten mimites' walk to ]iost ottice and wharves. We are jiermitted to refer to former guests as to accom- luodations and service. House has all modern conveniences. Bakery and Ice Cream. i'.urkett l!rotln'rs' liakery on Mechanic Street is extrenudy pojiidar with the summer residents, with whom they have a large trade. All kinds of bread, fancy cakes, pastry and ice cream are delivered daily (Sundays iniluded). Their sanitary bakery is fitted with u])-to-d;ite nuichinery and is in operation day and night. Ice-cream tables in connection with the bakery. The Ocean View Tea Room. A picturesipie bungalow nearly opposite the Soldiers' Monument serves regular ilinners, afternoon teas and dainty luncheons or special dinners to order. Its broad verandas overlooking the harhor also accommodate tables and can be reserved for jirivate dinner parties and for dancing. Yachting and automobile ])arties can j)lace orders to be served at any time indicated. Special catering at houses, including dishes and service. Sunnner lesidents can take their meals here while o))ening their cottages. Mrs. .lobn \\'adsw(utb. Tcdejihonc. 4S 4. Summer Board. Ihosc looking fiU' satisfactory summer board in an elevated location, (dose to the mountain and overlooking the sea, will be interested to know that the McKay House, No. - Spring Street, Camden, will again be ojien the coming season. Its location in the midst of mountain and ocean scenery and its excellent repu- tation for service make it a most desiral)le home for summer .sojourn- eis. Being but a half mile to the ])Ost office, wharves and electric cars, it is in easy touch with all the sunnner activities of the jdace. Miss Hattie R. Church, projuictor. Willow Farm, ))leasantly located at the northern end of Lake Mcgunticook. is a iio|)ular country-side sunnner home, with accom- modations for twenty guests. For ])articulars address J. S. Mullin, Lincolnvillc, Me. The farm, of some one hundred acres, extends from the town road to the lake, and with very little outlay would make an ioro, the M. and INI, line offers great attractions. It runs between Cam- den and Bucksport, not only affording quickest access to bay and river points, Init also passes the finest scenery in this region. The commodious steamer " Islesboro" leaves Camden at 1 p.m. daily, stopping first at Islesboro, then touching at Northjjort, Belfast, West Penobscot, Sandy Point and Bucks]>ort, where train can be taken for Bangor. Returning leaves Bucksj)ort at S a.m. on arrival of train from Bangor. Meals are served on the steamer. The Camden Garage is connected with a large operating machine shop, with a force of skilled mechanics always available for doing even the most difficult rejjairing. Supplies of all kinds carried. On the second floor are neatly furnished waiting rooms for our ])a- trons. Cais stored, rented or cared for. W. C. Howe, ])ro]))ietor, corner Washington ami .Mcclianics Streets. Telejihcine connection. The Bay View Garage, oi)i)osite the post office, is solidly built of lirick with cement tloors, witli almost no ffre risk — the only one of its kind in the county. It has turntable and a fully ei|uii)ped machine shop with power. It offers exceptional service for the care of ears by the day or season at reasonable rates. The newness and neatness of the place and the ample floor space for haiulling cars will apj)eal to particidar owners ; oj)en night and day. Two floors with accommodations for tifty-flve cars. Repairing, storing, washing and polishing. We do anything for a car except overcharge for it. Su])])lies of all kinds. Helpful information as to attractive tri])s and liest roads. R. W. .lamieson, proprietor, Bay View Street, Camden. Telephone. l.Hl. The Boynton Motor Car Co., nearly opposite the Boynton Pharmacy, is centrally located and acts as selling agency for high- grade cars. Large and medium touring cars with relial)le chaiiffeurs tor rent bv the hour or s<'ason. Storage and care of cars. 1-2 i Information for Summer Residents and Visitors : Real Estate George H. Talbot, real estate atfent. cottages for sale and to rent. C'dttase sites, t'liiiusliecl Real Estate. Mr. S. (i. Hitterlmsh not only Uiiys, sells and rents ])roj)erties. l)ut is one (it Camden's most successful iiuilders. Tlie summer cottages of Mr. Cliauncey Keep. Mrs. J. .T. IJorland, Dr. Geo. H. Plielps and many others were Iniilt Ijy him, and he has the winter <'are of nearly all of the large cottages and estates. His intimate knowledge of properties and values is at the service of those desiring to buy or rent sunnner ])roperties. He acts as special agent for several large tracts of land, which can he sold entire or subdivided to suit. Insurance, (icorge K. Allen does a general insurance luisiness, offices 4 and 'i Camden Block, and rej)resents the largest and strong- est line of insurance conipaides in the state of Maine. He sjiecial- izes in fire insurance on summer cottages in any Maine location. You will nuike no mistake in leaving your insurance matters with him. Architect and Builder. a specialty of summer cottat large mimlier of .Mr. W. K. Schwartz, of Camden makes .' designs and estimates, and refers to a irominent summer residents whose cottages he has huilt, both in Camden and on the islands. His extensive knowledge of real estate makes him of service to those thinking of bujing, build- ing or renting. Belfast Road lii'ojierties offer unusual opjiortunities for dcveloji- ment on an extensive scale. A large tract of several hundred acres extending along the shores of Penobscot Bay, midway between Cam- den and Lincolnville Beach, and rising by natural terraces to the mountains, is admirably adajited for hotel or cottage jiurposes. It is shown in ])art in the large cut on ])ages ."»(> and ."i7. This tract of land is now the ])roperty of G. F, Heublein, Inc., of Hartford, Conn., who otf'er it for such development as befits its location and surroundings. For further infoiination address the owners. Real Estate. 1 he Camden Real Estate Comjiany, located in a large and finely eipupped suite of offices in Camden Block, does an extensive business, buying, selling and renting real estate. They will be glad to cfirrespond with or meet prosjtective l)uyei's and show ])ro])erty in jierson. This company is represented by .fudge Reuel Robinson ami (Temve K. .Allen. Conveyancing and Examination of Titles is one of the most im- ]iortant parts of a real estate transaction, .ludge Reuel Robinson, with offices in Canulen Block, makes this work a specialty, and his certificate on a title is a guarantee of absolute safety. Besides this, he acts as general legal adviser and is counsel for a large nmnber of Canulen interests, and has for years been the local attoiney for a large nundier of the meudiei's of the summer colony of that vicinity. Sherman's Point Property. The beautiful ledges and cove shown on ])ages 21, -.'^, -!S and 211 are for sale. The j)roperty com- prises a beach, a rocky point, a wharf location and anchorage, and about five acres of land. Mr. S. (i. Ritterbush of Camden may be addressed regarding it. Boston Real Estate Agents. Clients desiring information (HI ( 'amden ]iroperties can obtain it from Messrs. T. Dennie Boardman, Reginald and Richard deB. Boardman, No. ;">() Ames Buihling, Bos- ton, Mass. Photographs, maps and ])lans of cottages can be seen and arrangements made for visiting them. ( )wners of cottages living in Boston or elsewhere, will find it to their advantage to place their cottages, either for sale oi' to rent, with the above-mentioned firm. Camden's Portland Representative. Many, in looking up a Maine location, plan to do it from Portland, and would like, while there, to find out aiiout the best shore locations in the state. The advantages of Camden and information about cottages and ])roperty there can lie had of the Maine Realty Bureau. Wm. ]\1. Fennell, Manager, Fidelity Building, Fortlaml, or arrangements made for visiting ('amden ]iro]iei'ties in person. \>3 Information for Summer Residents and Visitors Practically everything required by summer residents or visitors can he had of dealers right in Camden. Orders can be placed in advance for supplies and service. The following houses will gladly attend to such orders. Orders are called for in the morn- ing, and auto deliverv is the rule. Fine Groceries. C'arleton, Pascal & C'o. liave a large estalilisli- iiieiit, making a specialty of fancy groceries, fruit, (■onfei-tioiiery and cigais. In addition to tliese they carry crockery and kitclien fur- nishings, making a specialty of such articles as summer residents re- quire. Their ujjstairs department has a complete assortment of everytliing in this line. They are also Camden agents for S. S. Pierce & Co.'s goods. Pure Milk. Tlie certainty of getting pure milk is one of Camden's advantages. Mr. (n-orge E. ^lasli. an authority on dairy practice, makes a specialty of milk from a liigli-grade tested herd, Ids lieing one of the few jdaces in the state where a rigid ins])ection is carried out. The ridi (pudity of the nnlk is practically eipial to the certiticd milk of the cities and is especially lies. such as bedding, towels, table linen, etc., as well as everything in the dry and fancy goods line. G. AV. Acliorn it Co. Mr. George H. Hill of Melrose, Mass.. may be addressed for plans and particulars of lots at Lake Megunticook slnjwn on pages 7'-' and r.'l. 124. Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued Druggists. Cliandler's Phariuai'y (The Rexall Store) is a very attiactive store, equal in extent and appointments to what one would find in the larger cities. Handling nothing hut the hest in drugs, confectionery, cigars, etc., their trade is very large. They make a specialty of such prescription work as the healtlifulness of Camden will i)erinit. Silverware and Jewelry. Mr. F. K. Morrow, in the Montgom- ery Huilding. carries a high class of silverware and jewelry, watches, clocks and diamonds. He makes a specialty of golf and hridge ])rizes and souvenir goods, hesides caiTying a lai'ge line of cutlery, cut glass and fancy leather gooils. .\s a registered optometrist he makes a specialty of prescription work, liaving his own grinding plant, "(ilimpses of Camden " for sale and mailed to any address. The Dickens' News-stand on Elm Street, opjmsite the Potter Studio, is prolialily the most fre<(nented place in Camden. It is iiere that the Boston. New York. Portland and IJangor dailies are re- ceived and distrihuted every day in the week. All the local weekly and semi-weekly pa]>ers and all the lea. Deposits over S6()(),(H)(). Druggists. The well-known pharmacy of Mr. E. E. Boynton has heen in existence many years and is now more jwpular than ever. Besides a complete line of drugs, the store has the agency for the hest candies, such as Huyler's, Page iX: Shaw's and Whitman's. The sodas and i<'e creams are of the highest (luality. Banks. Camden is fortunate in having two strong banks. The INIegunticook National Hank, ca])ital Sr)(),(l()(), is located in the Cam- den Hlock, opposite Bay \'iew House. It is very modern in its equipment, having new steel vaults with best safety a])pliances. Ac- counts of sunnner visitors receive special attention. Safe deposit boxes for rent. 1>5 Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued Lumber and Builders' Hardware and Materials. M. V. Wliit- iiiore i^ CVi.'s huiiln'r wimif is one nf the luisiest j)laces in Caimlen. In addition to lumber, the eompany deals in ooal, wood and hay, and f'uinishes eveiytliing- in building materials and supplies. They also carry brick, cement, builders" hardware, inside trimmings, paints, oils, etc. Their warehouses, wharves, etc., are the most extensive in eastern Maine. Plumber and Tinsmith. In nothing is les anod\Mirk of the house. Nearly every cottage in Camden contains their materials or work. They have added coal and wood to their line, and cairy oils, paints, cement, Imilders' hardware, etc. Boots and Shoes. Tiie store of The George Burd Shoe Co. is a favorite place for buying golf, tennis and summer shoes, as well as all the other varieties. Those who come here once are sure to become regular patrons. Many sunnuer residents procure their winter slioes here, the saving over city prices l)eing considerable. Carpenter, Builder and Caretaker. Mr. Frank M. Tibl)etts, corner Park and Mechanic Streets, is not only an exj)ert carpenter, lint handles contracts for new buihlings, alterations, etc., giving his personal attention to all such work. As winter caretaker of a num- ber of cottages, his skill as a mechanic is of great advantage to his clients. Combined with this is a re])utation for fairness in all liis dealings. Tele])hone connection. C. K. Hopkins, iiuilding both in wood and cement. Repairs and plans and specifications for any kind of building work. Having been associated with the Lake City development, he has built and can refer to the '• Bok," "Lockhart," •' Scarborough," " King " and other cottages there. Also sea wall and shore work and the o])ening and closino- of sununer cottages and their winter care. Fruit. The Megunticook Fruit Company, with its double stores on Main and Meclianic Streets, has an extensive trade with sunnner resi- dents and with visiting yachts. Orders for all kinds of foreign and domestic fruits, fancy vegetables and hothouse specialties i)romptly tilled liy auto delivery. Direct imi)ortation of macaroni and olive oil. riie earliest vegetables and fruits in their season. Telephone, 110. l-iii Information for Summer Residents and Visitors — Continued Distinctive Summer Furniture. Few Canidt'ii or lidikpint lottages are without Bui'j)ee's fuiiiitiue in some toiiii. JNIaiiy con- tain it exclusively, while others, discoverinfi- the ])lace later, have be- come regular clients. With extensive .show-rooms in the center of Rockland's shopping district, only eight miles from Camden, Hurpee's otters the (piickest sidution of the furniture jirolilem to be found this side of Boston. Everything in furnishing from the reijuirenients of the smallest bungalow to those (d' the largest house. Telejihone or- ders j)roniptly tilled. Daily deliveries. Hur])ee P^irniture Co., Main Street, Rockland. Me. Electric Lighting. Camden is one of the best-lighted towns in the state. This service is furnished by the Rockland, Thomaston & Camden Street Railway, insuring a regular and uniform current not only for lighting but for cooking and other modern uses. Practically all Camden and Rockport houses have electric lights and ecpiipmeiit. The company makes a s])ecialty of wiring and lighting summer cot- tages, and is most accommodating in nuiking cpiick installations, riieir showrooms in Camden have samjiles of fixtures in great variety, together with the latest appliances for more general domestic uses. An Island Colony. Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Me., opposite Cam- den, is one of the most charming and beautiful summer resorts on the Atlantic coast. Gilkey's Harbor and the Camden Mountains to the west, and the liroad reaches of Penobscot Hay with its count- le.ss islands to the east, form a ])anorama of unusual beauty. Golf, tennis, boating, bathing and riding give ample recreation near at hand : while automobile tri]>s from Camden, and voyages by launch among the islands, afford endless o]i])ortunitles for those who like to roam afar. Information may be bad of Mi\ (George S. Parker, ST Milk .St., Boston. Shore Property on Belfast Road. Miss M. (). Hill. Barristers' Hall, Boston, has some attractive ])ro]ierties on Belfast Road, together with a liigh-dass summer (•ottase for rent. Antique Furniture. No sunnner residence is really comjdete unless it contains some exam])les of genuine period furniture. When these are drawn from near-by sources, they have an added value, as they express the local feeling for such things. Mr. C. I\L Blake of MVl Main Street, Rockland, has secured in this way many rarities in Colonial anresent an unusually large ])er- centage of quick assets. The officers consist of the following well- known business men : H. L. She])herd, President : C. S. Gardner, Treasurer. Trustees, .1. W. Bowers, Dr. B. 1). E. Huse, C. O. Montgomeiy. H. L. Slie]i]ierd, C. L. Pascal. Dr. S. Y. Weidman. R. W. Carleton. Shingle Stains. The Camden cottages are noted for their lieautiful colorings, whiidi are largely due to the Cabot's Stains, uselication to Sanuiel Cabot, Inc.. 141 Milk Street, Boston. Orchardside Cottage for those valuing a clioice hication directly on the shore and not olijecting to a small house. Ample grounds sufficiently retired. Is the cottage shown next to grove o;i page '•'>-. Living room, den, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms and modern bath. Laundry and maid's room in annex. Running water, sewer- age, electri<' lights and two ojien tires. For plans, etc., address .1. R. Prescott, Newtonville. Mass. 1-27 Additional Copies of "Glimpses of Camden" can hv had at the Camden stores, or of tlie publisher John H. ^=^=^^==^=^=^^=^^^=^^^=^^^^^=^ Prescott, Newtonville, Mass. The book will be mailed to any address on receipt of fifty cents and seven cents additional for jiostage. A Special Gift Edition on heavier paper, bound in white endjossed \ellum covers, with an inlaid view of the harbor and mountains in colors and enclosed in a dainty box, will be mailed on receipt of SI. 00. and ten cents postage. The latter edition bound in white cloth, illuminated covers and transparent cover slips for iJl.SO, and twelve cents postage. A few brilliant impressions of the five, large, double-page cuts on extra heavy paper, with wide margins for framing, have been struck off and can be had at twentv-five cents each. The photographs for the plates in this book were mostly from the Potter Studio, tJamden, E. A. Champney, Rock- port, George N. Harden. Rockland, and Will L. Hall. Camden. Scrupulous care has been taken to have every one of the !£(iO views shown in the foregoing pages exactly what its title states it to he, making the book absolutely reliable in this respect. F. O. CLARK ENGRAVING COMPANY 147 Summer Street, Boston Engravers of Half Tones, Maps and Color Plates Used in " Glirnpses of Camden " 128 The Barta Press. Boston LIBRfiRY OF CONGRESS 013 983 599 2