Roger Griswold, 20 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. Mrs. J. Brooks Fenno 255 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. Mrs. Richard C. Paine, Brookling, Mass. Mrs. Morton L. Fearey Garden City, New York John L. Fearey Barden City, New York W. Appleton Lawrence Grace Church, Providence, Rhode Island Mrs. Malcolm E. Peabody 18 East Chestnut Ave., Chestnut Hill, Pa. Henry Lynan 109 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. G. T. Francis 56 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. Harris A. Reynolds 4 Joy Street, Boston 9, Mass. Frances Parkman $ Mrs. 30 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. Mr. Francis Parkman 4 University Hall, Cambridge, 38, Mass. Mr. Charles E. Sampson 340 Park Avenue, New York Langdon P. Marvin 52 Wall Street, New York Effie Desiton Fraley Sunset & Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Donald McKay Frost 84 State Street, Boston, Mass, Mrs. Roger Griswold 65 Goddard Avenue, Brodline, Mass, Frank B. Rowell 470 Park Avenue, New York City William Jay Turner 437 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. J. Gresham Machen Post Office Address, Box 4, Princeton, N. J. Roger Pierce 135 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. Mrs. William P. Homans Ponkapoag, Massachusetts Dr. Augustus Thorndike 602 Beseon Street, Boston, Mass. Mr. Barrinton Moore New York Mrs. Howard Sturges Providence, R, I. Miss Dorothy Sturges Providence, R. I. George Wharton Pepper 2228-42 Land Title Building, Phila Harold Peabody 10 State Street, Boston, Mass. Mrs Theodore S Paul 8009 Navajo Street, St. Martins, Phila Mrs Richard T Nalle Chestnut Hill, Phila R. T. Nalle 0/0 Henry Disston & Sons, Inc., Phila, Pa. 0. H. Perry Pepper, M. D. Medical Arts Building, Phila, Pa. Joseph Allen 9 Hyrtle Street, White Plains, N. Y. Lincoln Cromwell 357 Fourth Avenue, Cor, 26th Street, New York Gertrude Sampson Boston, Mass. Gertrude W. Peabody and Francis W. Peabody, Cambridge, Mass. William W. Vanghan Jekyl Island, Georgia Walter Damrosch and Margaret Blaine Damrosch, New York E. B. Dane 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. John Dane 29 Marlborough Street, Boston, Mass. Robert Walcott 910-919 Barristers Hall, Boston, Mass. Phillip W. Ayres 4 Joy Street, Boston, Mass. Frederic Delano Weeks 52 William Street, New York City Bremer W. Pond, Pres. Boston Society of Landscape Arthitects, Boston, C. M. Amory Boston, Mass. M. L. Peabody Boston, Mass. Samuel W. Morris Girard Trust Co., Broad and Chestnut Street, Phila COPY Little and Russell Architects 20 Newbury Street, Boston March 16, 1927. Arno B. Cammerer, Acting Director, National Park Service, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: As a suimer resident of Mt. Desert Island for the last thirty years and as a land owner there for the last twelve years, I wish to enter my protest against the construction of any more roads in the Lafayette National Park, particularly against that proposed for the Bubble Pond region. Yours very truly, (SGN) Roger Griswold RG/G Architect. 255 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Massachusetts To the Director of the National Parks Service Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I desire to enter a vigorous protest against allowing Mr. Rockefeller Jr. and Mr. Dorr to continue construction of a horse road on West side of Burnt Bubbles on Mt. Desert Island. I am a land owner of considerable acreage in Eden County, Mt. Desert and therefore am interested in the future of the island. The road building at present has already done a great deal of ruination to the trees & wild spots about the mountains that I sincerely hope that you will use your great influence in putting a stop to any further damage to our lovely scenery. Yours very truly, (SGND) Mary H. Fenno Mrs. J. Brooks Fenno March 12th/27 EP Dept. of the Interior, Attention Mr. Kammerer Assistant Director Dear Sir: I wish to state that I strongly object to a new road being built at Seal Harbor, Maine between Bubble Pond & Jordan Pond. It is almost the only path for foot passengers left. Sincerely yours, (SGND) Ellen Paine. (Mrs. Richard C. Paine) March 14- Brookline, Mass. Garden City, N. y. March 11th/27 Director of the Nat'1 Park Service Dear Sir: As a very old resident and a property owner at Bar Harbor, Maine, I am writing to say that, in my opinion, the new road which Mr. Rockefeller has offered to have constructed there, & which will probably be decided upon on March 13th will be a serious mistake if built. Already the beauty & privacy of the Island has been much destroyed by the many new roads built, bringing in tourists from everywhere & opening up the most beautiful spots among the hills & lakes to the public & careless pienickers destroying the pleasure that the old residents & the children used to have in the hills & woods. I hope very much that this new road will not be built. Sincerely yours (Mrs Morton L. Fearey) (SGND) Julia L. Fearey Garden City, L. I. March 12, 1927. Director of the National Park Service, Dear Sir: I am a boy ten years old and I used to think Bar Harbor was the finest place on earth but now they are letting tourists in to all the nicest places and soon there won't be a spot left that we can go on picnics to or a lake left to swim in, They say they are going to make more roads near Bubble Pond. I hope you will stop their doing that, please! Yours sincerely (SGND) John L. Feargy Grace Church Providence, Rhode Island March 10th Director of National Park Service Dear Sirs: I have just learned that Mr. Rockefeller has offered to put another road starting from the road along Eagle Lake and running along Bubble Pond southward etc. I write fully apprecia- tive of Mr. Rockefellers generosity but in the hope that the plan will not be adopted. I have refrained from protesting before because I realized that the public had a right to the beauties that this region affords, but I do not think that the public or anyone else would be benefited by this additional road. I have been a resident during the summer of Bar Harbor for the last 35 years and altho in the early part of that time too young to appreciate the wonders of that district feel that at least I express the point of view of one who loves the place too much to see it spoiled without protest, the glad and willing to share it with others unspoiled. Please count me as one against this extra and unnecessary horse road. Yourstruly, W Appleton Lawrence. 18 East Chestnut Ave., Chestnut Hill, Pa. March 11, 1927. Hon. Hubert Work, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: You will shortly have brought to you for your approval if it has not been brought already, a plan for another carriage road in Lafayette National Park. May I respectfully beg you to with- hold your sanction for this until you have given it the fullest possible consideration. The present policy of the Park Service is to develop the park by these carriage roads with the idea that in this way the greatest number of people will benefit. Up to this moment the miles of carriage roads which we have already are comparatively little used for two reasons I think. The first reason is the expense of hiring horse drawn vehicles, so that with the exception of a few very well to do people the majority of summer visitors cannot afford many carriages. The second reason to my mind is that the people the Park is attempting to bring to the Island are those that will come in their own automobiles for short vacations. The Park, though so beautiful, is really too small in all its propore tions to induce people to take the two days necessary to drive through it. Meanwhile these many roads spoil the chief charm of the place for those who love Nature in its untouched form and who do not feel that they must see every portion of the island within a limited time. This place has proved an inspiration for leaders of this country in art, music, religion and public affairs and by c 2. trying to make it a place for herds of people to enjoy in herds, you are harming it seriously for those who though smaller in numbers certainly deserve all the consideration we can give them. Will you not postpone any further plans for carriage roads until you see whether you are really going to attract people in numbers to that far off spot and then weether they are going to want such án infinite number of carriage roads when they get there. Sincerely yours, (SGND) Mary E. Peabody Mrs. Melcolm E. Peabody 109 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. March 11, 1927. Director of National Parks Service, Care of the Dept. of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: May I be allowed to express my sincere disapproval of the proposed new road from the west side of Burnt Bubbles to other roads south of Jordan Pond House. It seems to me that much of the charm and beauty of the Mt. Dosert mountains will be lost if they are continually cut to pieces by roads. I believe that far too much has been done already in this way, although with the very best intent. Very truly yours, (SGND) Henry Lyman Diotated Henry Lynan 56 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. March 9, 1927. Director of the National Parks Service, The Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have just heard of the offer of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to construct at new horse road through Lafayette National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine, from the west side of Burnt Bubbles starting at the present horse road recently constructed along the west shore of Eagle Lake, and running between Burnt Bubbles Mountain and North Bubbles Mountain to the north end of Bubbles Pond, crossing the Jordan Pond motor road, and thence along the west shore of Bubbles Pond by the existing horse trail, and southward along the westernand southern flanks of the Triad, and across the Jordan Pond automobile road to connect with other horse roads south of Jordan Pond House. As a property owner at Schooner Head an Mt. Desert Island, I wish to express my extreme disapproval of this measure, which will endanger to a deplorable degree the wild life of the country through which this road is to pass and deface its beauty. Already irreparable damage has been done by such constructions, and further carrying out of that policy would in short time defeat the purpose of the Lafayette National Park. Particularly disagreeable would be the disturbing of such secluded spots as the west side of Bubbles Pond and between the Bubbles mountains. Very truly yours, (SGND) G. T. Francis Per ESF Atty UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WASHINGTON Mr. Harris A. Reynolds Secy Massachusetts Forestry Assn, March 12, 1927. 4 Joy Street, Boston 9, Mass. My dear Mr. Reynolds; By reference from the Secretary, the Service has your letter of March 9, bearing on the Lafayette Park road situation and other problems. When you say that from all you can learn the landscape architect of the National Park Service has never made a thorough study for the development of the park, you are both correct and incorrect. We have had the landscape architect in the park twice in fact, last November both he and the associate landscape architect were there. It has not been considered practicable to have a study of the entire park made from a landscape development standpoint, because every year has been seeing large additions made by donations, and until we know exactly what land we will have in the ultimate park it has seemed to us to be of little avail to have a general development plan because conditions would change from year to year, depending on what additional areas are secured or not secured. On the other hand, our landscape department on the occasion of their two inspection trips made a thorough study of the routes and location of the few roads that have so far been approved and the present one that is in 8 intem- plation, and we have had. the landscape architect's approval and hearty recommendation from a professional standpoint of all the road work done and the road now contemplated. In other words, we have secured the best professional advice available. Furthermore, with very few exceptions, including yours, the protests against the roads have arisen from those who are summer residents and own property on the Island, while generally the people of the State, including the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Secretary, of State, the Attorney General, and others, who are interested in the development of the park as a national park and not as a local park, have strongly endorsed the project, thereby supporting our plan. It was good to hear from you again, because a letter from you is always full of good meat. Sincerely yours, Anno B. Cammerer Acting Director MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 4 JOY STREET, BOSTON 9, MASS. March 14, 1927. Arno B. Cammeres, Esq., The Director, National Park Service, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Cummerer: It is always a pleasure to have letters from you even though you do not agree withone. I can't get away from the feeling that the little Lafayette Park will always be a source of annoyance to your Service. I am glad that your landscape architect is familiar with the situation but so many of these prepositions are coming up that a study of the present area might head off some things that would be injurious in the development of the Park. Mr. Rockefeller of course is a very interested and influential resident but some of the developments on the land which he now owns and which he proposes to give to the Park would not I believe meet the approval of any landscape man of experience. Aa I said in my previous letter, I regret that this area was ever lifted from the National Monument status to that of the Park. You are to be congratulated on securing your appropriations this year and I think that the Service is doing a most wonderful work considering all the obstacles in matters of policy with which you are confronted. With best personal wishes. Sincerely yours, HAR:LK Harris A. Reynolds Secretary MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 4 Joy Street, Boston 9, Mass. March 9, 1927, Honorable Hubert, Work, Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Our attention has been called to the proposal to build two more carriage roads in the Lafayette National Park. We appreciate the splendid public spirit shown by Mr. Rockefeller in his generous offer to pay for the construction of these roads, but from our moint of veew there should be no further building of carriage roads until a thorough landscape study has been made. From all we can learn, the landscape architect of the National Park Service has never made a thorough study for the development of the Park, and from my personal observations, some of the road building projects already carried out might well have been postponed until such a. study had been made. This little park presents a peculiar problem to the National Park Service, and the people who are most interested in its develop- ment are divided in their opinions as to the number and location of roads to be built within the Park. There are those who would like to have nearly every beauty spot within the Park made accessible by at least carriage roads, and another very large group is equal ly desirous of retaining some of these beauty spots in their natural state with nothing more than trails leading to them. The members of this Association belong to that group and we believe that in the best interests of the Park itself a thorough landscape study and plan should be made before further road building projects are approved. In my judgment it is unfortunate that this area was elevated from the National Monument status to that of National Park, because the area is so small that the demands of recreation because of its park status have already forced the opening up of areas that shou 1d have been left in their natural state. Since the old carriage is practically a thing of the past, any so-called carriage roads built today will inevitably become automobile roads in the near future. HW -2-3/9/27 at the hearing before you some two years ago I expressed the feeling that there should be sufficient trails and roads to provide adequate protection against fires, but in some sections of this park the building of a road will create as much fire hazard as it will serve to reduce the present hazard, because we know that the careless use of smoking material by people driving along roads in automobiles is responsible for a large percentage of forest fires. In view of the sentiment for the preservation of these natural areas, which is very strong in this section, we trust that you will sec the wisdom of postponing further road construction until such time as a landscape study can be made by your Park Service. Yours sincorely, (SGND) Harris A. Reynolds Secretary HAR:R Boston 30 Commonwealth Avenue, Hon. Secretary Work, Department of the Interior, National Park Division. Dear Sir: I write to protest most earnestly against the building of the road contemplated by Mr. Rockefeller along the edge of Bubble Pond on Lafayette Park. This road was stopped a year ago by the Secretary, as it would complete the destruction of Bubble Pond as e spot of wild and unique beauty The pond is accessible already at its upper and by automobile and a trail leads down the wooded side connecting with another trail to Jordan Pond. There is already also ELII automobile road along the other side of Pemetic Mountain whichrises from Bubble Pond and divides the two lakes. Looking at the map of this very small area, about 3 miles square, it would seem to be just a network of roads, and the Park if such a policy be contineddwould lose its distinction and become suburban in character instead of being the one accessible park of wild natural beauty. Even the advocates of the roads now feel that enough has been done. Money and other influences like local pride should give way to the consideration that in this matter the harm they may do can never be undone, and the very object of attracting people to a place for its beauty will be defeated. Begging you most earnestly not to allow this road to go through I am Very respectfully yours Mrs Henry Parkman (SGND) Frances Parkman March 10, 1927. C HARVARD COLLEGE 4 University Hall Cambridge 38, Mass. Dear Sir: I have already sent you a telegram which I trust you have received, protesting against the proposed road in Lafayette National Park to be given by Mr. Rockefeller. I understand that the proposal velis for the construction of a carriage road from one of the Bubbles around the end of Pemetic Mountain and along Bubble Pond, eventually joining one of the Jordan Pond roads. Along with many others, I have felt much disturbed at the pushing of this road system along the Mountain sides around Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake. If you have ever seen the island from the vicinity of Blue Hill Bay, I think you must appreciate my feeling that the road cut along Suggent Mountain has partially destroyed the beauty of the scene. The roads along Jordan Pond have, to my mind, accomplished little good and have ruined the setting of the Pond, and I feel that the system of roads is out of all proportion to the size of the park. This proposed road will mar another pond of great natural beauty, and I hope that you will not give it your approval. It is my feeling that Mr. Rockefeller and others (whose public spirit can not be questioned} in their attempt to make the beauties of the island more available, have at least partially ruined the very scenes which they wished to make better known. Yours very truly, (SGND) Francis Parkman Mr. Arno Cammerer Assistant Secretary, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM BB696 50 a EXTRA NL. CAMBRIDGE MASS 10 ARNO CAMMERER. ASS's SEC NATL PARK SERVICE DEPT OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. AS RESIDENT Mr LESERT ISLAND OVER TWENTY FIVE YEARS AND LOVER OF ITS BEAUTIES I WISH TO PROTEST AGAINST PROPOSED ROCKEFELLER ROAD FROM BUBBLE MOUNTAIN ALONG BUBBRE POUND TOWARDS JORDAN POND ROAD IT IS UNNECESSARY AND WILL RUIN NATURAL BEAUTY OF BUBBLE POND HOPE YOU WILL DISAPPROVE II LETTER FOLLOWS. FRANCIS PARKMAN HARVARD UNIVERSITY 0 340 Park Avenue March 10, 1927. Director of National Parks Service, The Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I have just been informed that Mr. John D. Rockefeller Jr. has made an offer to construct a new horse road from the west side of Burnt Bubbles starting at the present horse road recently constructed along the west shore of Eagle Lake, and running between Burnt Bubbles Mountain and North Bubbles Mountain to the north end of Bubbles Pond, crossing the Jordan Pond motor road by a bridge, and thence along the west shore of Bubbles Pond by the existing horse trail, and southward along the western and southern flanks of The Triad, and across the Jordan Pond automobile road to connect with other horse roads south of Jordan Pond House, This road crosses lands belonging to the Park, to the Hancock County Trustees of Reservations, and to private citizens. I have a place in Bar Harbor, where I reside during the summer and I am a Member of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. I have received a notice of a meeting of the Hanco ck County Trustees dt to be held on Monday, March 14, to consider this and I have notified the Secretary of my inability to attend the Meeting and my disapproval of granting authority to build this horse road over our land. C Dof Nps #2 I have telegraphed voicing my respectful protest to you. There are very few horse vehicles now on Mt. Desert Island and the use of Mr. Rockefeller's roads which he offers to the public is very limited. The extension of these horse roads through this very beautiful wild tract in the neighborhood of the Bubbles Mountain and Pond seems to be much against public interests as this tract is largely used by pedestrians and the preservation of the present very great natural beauty and vegetation is of the utmost importance. The new automobile road through this neighborhood gives ample facilities for automobiles and for such horse driven vehicles as go through that road. I earnestly hope that the Department will still keep the plan for further extension of roads in abeyance and certainly until the use of the present automobile road shows that further extension of roads is necessary. The great beauty and charm for all in the Lafayette National Park are these wild tracts with fine trees and gegetation should be preserved, for the benefit of the greatest number. These are the pedestrians and those who use the automobile roads in motors. Yours respectfully, Charles E. Sampson WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM NB320 54 NL.XJ NEW YORK NY LO DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE. THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. BEING LAND OWNER BAR HARBOR AND MEMBER HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS WISH TO PROTEST AGAINST BUILDING PROPOSED HORSE ROAD IN NEIGHBORHOOD BUBBLE MOUNTAIN AND POND IN LAFAYETTE PARK BELIEVE AGAINST PUBLIC INTERESTS TRACT MUCH USED BY PEDESTRIANS VERY FEW HORSE VEHICLES ON ISLAND PRESENT AUTOMOBILE ROADS AMPLE AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL BEAUTY IMPORTANT. CHARLES E. SAMPSON EMMET, MARVIN & MARTIN COUNSELLORS AT LAW 52 WALL STREET NEW YORK 10 March, 1927. In re Lafayette National Park. Director of the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I understand that Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has offered to construct a new horse road in the Lafayette National Park from the west side of Burnt Bubble Mountain, around by Bubble Pond, southward to connect with other roads south of the Jordan Pond. House, and that this offer is under advisement by the Secretary of the Interior. I have been a summer visitor at Northeast Harbor on Mt. Desert saland almost continuously since I was a small boy, that is for some forty years, and I have done a great deal of walking on the Island, and know this territory well. In my opinion, it would be unfortunate to permit of any additional roads in this part of the Island, just as it has been unfortunate to have permitted the roads now under construction on the mountains on either side of Jordan Pond. The territory between Jordan Pond, Eagle Lake and Bubble Pond has been one of the ffew really wold spots left. It a small territory which should, so far as is now possible, be pre- served for walkers and others interested in wood life and in the mountains, and I hope that no further roads will be permitted there. Director of the National Parks Service - #2 10 March 1927. Moreover, It should be pointed out that very few people at Mt. Desert Island have horses or carriages, and that such a horse road would only benefit the extremely few who own horses, or the two or three stables from wheah they can be hired. There is no such demand for such a road as would justify the further defacement of this part of Mt. Desert Island. Very truly yours, (SGND) Langdon P. Marvin. LPM-M. C March tenth Mrs. C. Bradford Fraley, Sunset & Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Director of National Parks Service, Dear Sir: I have just been informed that Mr. Rockefeller wants to build ano ther carriage road on Mt. Desert Island on the East side of Pemetic Mountain and though that lovely wild valley at the south end of Bubble Pond. That is almost the only wild, untouched part of the Island left now and I beg on behalf of my family and friends that the Perk will not grant any land to Mr. Rockefeller for the building of any more roads. We have all been summer residents of Northeast Harbor for twenty five years now, and four of us own our own houses and large tracts of land on the Island besides. So we are really qualified to protest when we see a policy being pursued which we are convinced is taking away the chief charm of our beloved Island. Please let me hear from you as to whether the wishes of the old Summer residents is to have any weight with the present Lafayette National Park commissioners or whether we shall have to use our influence and energy to get new commissioners appointed. Sincerely yours (SGND) Effie Desiton Fraley Donald McKay Frost, 84 State Street, Boston, Mass. March 10, 1927. Director, National Park Service, c/o Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: I am informed that Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has offered to construct a new "horse road" from the west side of the Burnt Bubble to the north end of Bubble Pond. Although but a summer resident, not a preperty holder, I am keenly interested in the preservation of the natural beauties of the Island and with to put on file my very urgent protest against the construction of the proposed road. My reasons for this protest are as follows:- 1. The scenic beauties of the Island are comprised withing a very small area. One can walk from the eastern side of the Island to Sommes Sound- its most beautiful part- in the course of a day. There is, therefore, no need for any extended road system to take people in to the mountain district. 2. The mountains are so small that my road out into them makes a considerable gash on the sides of the mountains and in the forests which lie at their feet. If the scenic beauties are to be preserved, as few roads as possible should be built. Look at what has been done! 3. The road system already planned is more than sufficient to enable those who are unable to walk to enjoy the scenery. There are hardly any valleys now left without roads. Green Mountain will have a road to its top and Sargent Mountai n will be encircled by a 0 Director, National Park Service -2 road which very nearly reaches the top. Those who wish to drive or motor can hardly complain thay they are limited in their use of the Park. 1. There is no better form of exercise then walking and no better hobby to encourage in the people of this country than a love of the outdoors and of the beauties of nature. It seems, therefore, proper that there should be left for the nature lover who likes to walk some places where he may enjoy the rest and quiet of the woods. Very few are left on the Island. 5. The roads constructed by Mr. Rockefeller are not "horse roads." Having a solid rock surface, they are unsuitable for riding and are constructed with grades and curvatures adapted to the use of the motor car. Whatever the desires of Mr. Rockefeller or those in darge of the Park may be, it will not be possible to keep motors off of these "horse roads" indefinitely. 6. It is well known that Mr. Rockofeller's hobby is road building and I do not understand why he should be permitted to gratify this hobby on public property. The road will be built from public funds when the demand from the public is great enough to authorize the expenditure. Very respectfully, (SGND) Donald MeKay Frost DMCKF 65 GODDARD AVENUE March 9,1927 BROOKLINE Department of the Interior National Park Service, Attention Mr. Arno B. Kammerer Dear Sir: I understand that a new road on Mt. Desert Island is being contemplated and that you would like to have the opinion of the people who are interested in the Island on the subject. I have been a summer resident there all my life and I very much hope that this new road will not be constructed. I feel that there are now plenty of roads for everyone to be able to see and enjoy the beautiful scenery and that any more will spoil the place. I understand that this road is planned to go along the side of Bubble Pond and I think that would be a teemendous pity. Anyone who cannot walk can now get a view of Bubble Pond from the automobile road which has been built to the end of it and it seems very unnecessary to have another road down the side, thus destroying one of the few wild spots left. I do hope that this road will not be built and that the road building will stop where it is now. Yours truly (SCND) Penelope P. Gréswold Mrs. Roger Griswold 470 Park Avenue, New York City, March 10, 1927. Director of National Parks Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: III understand that in a letter of the date of February 24, 1927, Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has definitely asked per- mission to build in the Lafayette National Park two sections of horse roads, one to the north and one to the south of Bubble Pond, to make links with roads that he is building or has built already in that general region, such horse roads having already been approved by the Department of the Interior. While I admire Mr. Rockefeller and appreciate his generous intentions in this respect, I should like to put myself on record as opposed to this proposed construction. It is another instance of slashing into land where we are anxious to preserve the natural growth for the sake of its beauty as it now exists. I personally regard as a desecration the roadbuilding that has already taken place, though I do not deny that the roads give pleasure to countless people. The proposed horse roads amount to being a rich man's hobby, for their use is limited to a few people. I can sympathize with the desire of riders and drivers to have such roads, but contend that we already have enough and that there should be an end to this slashing into the small area that the island actually affords. Such slashing for carriage roads or for riding on Sargent Mountain has made a scar that can been seen for miles inland, and in the flat land to the north of Sargeant, it has utterly spoiled the spirit of remoteness that made the real charm of the place. I dislike opposing a man whose intention$ is to be a benefactor; but this whole plan of roadbuilding has been like spoiling the face of a jewel. It is because we have man-handled parks and the touch of sophistication elsewhere, that we should take extra pains to preserve the great natural beauty of Lafayette Park as it is. At the present time, the tendency seems to be to ex-ploit it with the result that the real charm will eventually be lost for the poor man quite as much as for the supposedly selfish rich man. Respectfully yours, Barberry Ledge, Bar Harbor, Maine. (SGND) Frank B. Rowell C William Jay Turner 437 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, March 9, 1927. H.E.H.Trails Honourable Stephen T. Mather, Director, National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am strongly opposed to the construction of the proposed carriage road along the west shore of Bubble Pond in Lafayette National Park, Mount Desert, since this existing roads are most than sufficient in every way. Before authorizing this one, I urge you to have a census made this summer, so that you may have accurate information as to the trifling extent to which the existing roads are used. In my opinion the proposed road would be in the nature of a desecration of one of the few remaining undisturbed beauty spots in the Park, and from my point of view should not be authorized in the absence of a real necessity. I venture to say that the census I have suggested will show conclusively that no such necessity exists. Sincerely, (SGND) William Jay Turner I neglected to say that I am a Summer resident of Mount Desert, and the owner of a cottage at Northeast Harbour. PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRINCETON? NEW JERSEY. March 9, 1927. J. Gresham Machen Post Office Address Box 4, Princeton, N. II. Director of the National Parks Service, Care of the Department of the Interior, Washingtong D. 0. Dear Sir: My attention has just been called to the proposal, re- garding the Lafayette National Park, that a new horse road be constructed starting from the west side of the Burnt Bubble and running between the Burnt Bubble Mountain and North Bubbles Mountain to the north end of Bubble Pond and thence along the west shore of Bubble Pond and southward along the western (eastern?) and southern flank of The Triad and scross the Jordén Pond Automobile road to connect with the horse roads south of Jordan Pond House. Having been a Summer resident of Mount Desert Island for about thirty years, I am venturing, very respectfully, to express an opinion with regard to this project--s opinion which I am sure is shared in essentials by many others. The feeling of lovers of nature about such matters is for the most part inarticulate; and their voice, when it is raised at all, is often drowned by a chorus of those who think primarily of material betterment or at least of something other than natural beauty. Yet I venture to think that if the N tional Parks Service is to discourage the love of nature among our people, one very important reason for its existence is gone. Anything more ruinous to the natural beauty of the region than such a road building project as this would be difficult to imagine. Already the Park is being filled with a network of roads; there are roads on both sides of Jordan Pond and both sides of Eagle Lake, to say nothing of many others. The question arises whether anything is tobe/left in its natural state,- whether in the whole extent of the park there is to be left one beautiful shady nook or one unsearred 60 mountain side. Let it not be said by way of extenuation that this new road is to be a horse road, not an automobile road. The horse roads in the Park seem to ine to be just as destructive of natural beauty as are the automobile roads--the only difference being that they have go practically no compensating value to any considerable section of the public. I am well aware that many persons cannot appreciate the point of view that is presented in this letter. A waterfall, to them, if we may take an example at random is exactly the same if it has a Huge bridge in front of it of if it is open to the sunlight as it is if it is secluded in a shady glon. There are many persons, in other words, who have no understanding of how delicate a thing, in the sphere of natural beauty, is charg, and how easily it is destroyed. But is the National Parks Service to commit itself to this latter point of view? This question does seem to me to be an important one. The love of nature, I venture to think is very important; and instead of receiving the ruthless discouragement that would be involved in such a project as the one now under consideration, ought to be encouraged in every possible way. Only a. little bit of wild, natural beauty remairs on Mount Desert Island. Is that little bit to be ruthlessly destroyed? There are city parks in plenty, with their network of roads. Why should not something different, something unique, be preserved destaucting on Mount Desert Island? Is the National Paidas Service to be an In an agency agency for the conservation of a natural beauty which once destroyed can never be replaced? trul I appreciate to the full the high motives and the generosity of those individuals who may have expressed their an willingness to cooperate in this project. But the harm that would be done would be so irreparable that I have ventured to express my opinion about it. That opinion would of course be worth little if it were mine alone. But if you should make a really careful investigation, I am sure that you would find that my opinion is very similar to the opinion of many others. In closing, I desire to express my hearty appreciation of the service that the Lafayette National Park has rendered. The greater would my regret be to see that service turned into a calamity by an unwise destruction of the distinctively natural beauty of the Park. Very truy yours, (SGND) J. Gresham Machen WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM NC936 32 PRINCETON NJ 9 506₽ 1927 MAR 9 PM 5 39 DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE? CARE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON D C. AM VENTURING s TO SEND YOU TODAY A LETTER IN OPPOSITION to THE NKW PLAN OF ROAD BUILDING IN LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK ABOUT WHICH I UNDER*- STAND THERE IS TO BE AN IMMEDIATE DECISION J GRESHAM MECHEN THE NEW ENGLAND TRUST COMPANY 135 DEVONSHIRE STREET? BOSTON, MASS. 9 March 1927. Dear Sir: I have just been told of the proposed new road in the Lafayette National Patric from the west side of Burnt Bubbles to south of Jordan Pond House. I am told that you are interested in expressions of opinion as regards the advisability of constructing this road. I should, therefore, like to express and my strong hope that the Government will decide not to construct it. I have been going to Northeast Harbor for some fifteen years and my wife for many years before that. It sooms a pity that some portions of our beautiful country cannot be left undeveloped for those wizo enjoy roaming in them. To fill the hills of Mount Desert with more an d. more roads will, in my opinion, largely spoil the charm of the S pot. It certainly seems as though, for the time being in any case, there were roads enough. Yours very truly, Roger Pierce Director of National ParkssService Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Mrs. William P. Homans Ponkapoag, Massachusetts, March 8th, To the Secretary of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, Dear Sir: With regard to your letter of Feb 28th to Mr. Dorr concerning proposed roads in the Lafayette Park, May I register a very strong protest against any more roads being built in that region? Already the sides of the mountains have been much toonuch defaced by great gashes cut across them and the all too rare solitude of wooded valleys spoiled by these great roads which so fow people enjoy. It is so seldom now that we can enjoy nature, unspoiled by the hands of man, that it seems a pity, that one 01 the few accessible spots where one can walk and enjoy its beauties should be absolutely spoiled by a network of roads built for the enjoyment of the few rich people who can still afford the of horses. At the present time there are certainly plenty of roads for the latter class of people who wish to drive, why not leave some of the wild wooded trails for the enjoyment of pedestrians? As an old inhabitor of MS. Desert I can say confidently that the greatest part of the Inhabitants feel the way I do about this matter and very strongly hope that the Dept of Interior will refuse to consider any more road construction in this region. Yours truly, (SGND) Edith Parkmen Homans Dr. Augustus Thorndike, 601 Beacon Street, Bostony Mass. March 9, 1927. To the Director of the National Parks Service, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: Having heard indirectly through my friend Mr. George B. Dorr of Mr. John D. Rockefeller's generous offer to pay for construction of a new road through the Lafayette National Park and that the question of its acceptance was imminent, I write to you because I was also told by another that you wanted expressions of frank opinion from those who love Mt. Desert & live there. I have spent over forty Summers on this enchanted island & love it & wish it well. And every one wishes the National Park well & wishes it to show all the beauties of the island to as many as possible. Now while this is a most generous offer and a well meaning one in every way; yet there are some among whom I class myself who look on the proposed road with disfavor, & f6f these are my reasons. In the first place it does not serve any definite object (such as shortening the distance etc) between any of the settlements on the island. Secondly it is restricted in its use; ie, automobiles are excluded. OF horses, there are few, alas8 and many of them are in Mr. J. D. Rockefeller's stable. A census of all the horses remaining on the island would surprise us. The excursionist & the general public find great trouble to hire c a horse or a wagon to take the drive in, Furthermore pedestrians almost always prefer trails & paths of which there are an abundance. Thirdly the expense of maintaining the existing park roads is already burdensome why add to it? Fourthly. What the people who come to see any national park, most want to look at is the natural beauty of scenery in its nature wild state. Every new road leaves scars. Could you persuade Mr. Rockefeller to endow the maintenance of the roads he has abready built instead of building this one . I believe it would be far better. Please excuse the perfect frankness with which I have ventured to write which my old deep love of the island has led me into using & believe me Very sincerly yours, (SGND) Augustus Thorndike of Bar Harbor, Maine. C March 8, 1927. Mr. Stephen T. Mather, National Park Service, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Mather: The enclosed is a copy of a letter which I am writing to the Secretary with reference to the roads on the Lafayette National Park. I heartily sympathize with the difficult position in which you are placed in having the request for these roads come from such a large donor of lands to the Park. Do you not think that this donor, in view of the very generous contributions he has made to science, would understand if it were explained to him that scientific people who are interested in the Outdoor Museum feature of the National Parks are unanimously opposed to these roads? The crux of the matter is that the valleys between the mountains, being the natural lines of travel, have been so reduced that there are barely enough left to round out the exhibit afforded by the Park. I am sure that I speak not only for the scientific nen but for all conservation groups interested in the National Parks in urging the retention in an undisturbed condition of the small remnants of the valley lands. Very sincerly yours, BM.BP (SGND) Barrington Moore C March 8, 1927; Dear Mr. Secretary: The question of additional roads on the Lafayette National Park is, I understand, before you for decision. While the proposed roads would be only for horse drawn vehicles, they would follow the specifications for similar roads already constructed which would permit them to be used by automobiles. Although it may perhaps be possible to permanently exclude motors from the present carriage roads, this seems somewhat doubtful. You yourself stated when you were on Mt. Desert Island investigating the road situation several years ago, that eventually the o arriage roads would probably be open to motors. It is, therefore, important in considering this problem to view these carriage roads ao possible motor roads and to take into account their effect as such upon the Park. Carriage roads of the type hitherto constructed, even without motor traffic, create a great deal of disturbance, and sacrifice much of the natural charm and beauty of the valleys and hills through which they pass. West of Jordan Pond there is already a net-work of these roads. The scar on Parkman Mountain, plainly visible from Somesville and many other points, has already caused much adverse comment. The proposed road north and south of Bubble Pond would pass through the valley east of Pemetic Mountain which a number of people consider should be left in a natural conditionfithout roads. At the time the motor road from Bubble Pond to Jordan Pond was under discussion I advocated running the road south of B. M. 2. Bubble Pond and east of Pemetic Mountain instead of in its present location along Jordan Pond, Since, however, Jordan Pond and the Jordan Eagle Carry have now been opened by the motor road, it would seem hardly reasonable to also open the valley south of Bubble Pond and east of Pemetic Mountain. The c rossroad running from Burnt Bubble south of Eagle Lake to the west shore of Bubble Pond would open up and largely destroy the scientific interest of one of the few remaining bits of valley land or the Island which has not yet had a road cut through it. There is here a small tract of untouched spruce forest lying directly across the route of the proposed road. In conclusion, might I point out the fact that in proportion to its size, the Lafayette National Park is already more heavily built with roads than any of the other National Parks. The mountains, or most of them, will always remain without roads, but the area of undisturbed valleys is exceedingly small. These valleys are the habitats of interesting plants, birds and other wild life which form part of the museura exhibit and outdoor laboratory which @@@@@@@@@@@ constitute the highest purpose of the Park. The proportion of undisturbed valley lands in relation to the I ockier mountain habitats is already smaller than it should be for a well balanced exhibit. It is obvious, therefore, that further encroachment on the remaining valley lands would seriously impair the value of the Park. Respectfully yours, Hon. Hubert Work (SGND) Barrington Moore Secretary of the Interior. Mar 8, 1927 4 PM NC 662 47 NL NEW YORK NY 8 HON HUBERT WORK. SECY OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. RESPECTFULLY BUT EARNESTLY URGE DISAPPROVAL OF PROPOSED ROADS ON LABAYETTE NATIONAL PARK NORTH AND SOUTH OF BUBBLE POND AND SOUTH OF EAGLE LAKE THESE ROADS WOULD OPEN MUCH OF REMAINING UNDISTURBED VALLEY LANDS WHICH ALREADY COMPRISE AN UNDULY SMALL PROPORTION OF THIS PARKS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT LETTER FOLLOWS. BARRINGTON MOORE. ORIGINAL LETTER FROM BARRINGTON MOORE? COPY PREVIOUSLY MADE. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM 106W MJ 37 BLUE F PROVIDENCE RI 1117A MAR 9, 1927. DIR NATL PARK SERVICE WASHN DC MRS HOWARD STURGES AND MISS DOROTHY STURGES PROPERTY OWNERS AND SUMMER RESIDENTS OF LONG STANDING AT BARHARBOR PROTEST THE BUILDING OF ANY FURTHER ROADS AS FATAL TO THE ONLY REMAINING WILD AND BEAUTIFUL SECTION OF THE PARK UNSIGNED 1255P C PEPPER, BODINE, STOKES & SCHOCH 2228-42 Land Title Building Philadelphia March 8, 1927. Honorable Hubert Work, Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: I have today sent you the following telegram which I now beg to confirm: "I am informed that proposal is pending to construct in Lafayette National Park a carriage road through the Triads into the Bubble Pond Valley and along the western shore to the northern end of the Pond. This proposed road is unnecessary desecration of one of the wildest and most beautiful parts of the Park and is in my judgment a further step in the progressive destruction of its charm without any compensating advantage to the public". At a hearing once held by you on this general subject I advocated a coherent and comprehensive plan for the treatment of Lafayette National Park. Recognizing that this is really a park in miniature and that if roads for vehicular traffic are run through every part of it its wilderness feature will be eliminated, I urged that the amphitheatre between Sargent and Jordan mountains be kept inviolate; that the Jordan Pond valley be regarded as a sufficient sacrifice to civilization and that the Bubble Pond valley be retained as wilderness. I am still firmly of opinion that the retention of the amphi- theatre and the Bubble Pond valley in their natural state is absolutely essential to preserve what is left of the wilderness feature of the Park. The Jordan Pond valley is c Secretary Work -2- 3/8/1927. now pierced by an automobile road on its east side and on its west side by a carriage road, which proceeds around the north end of Sargent Mountain and destroys the scenic beauty of the Chasm brook and the Sargent waterfall through the erection of huge masonry viaducts. The north end of Bubble Pond has been spoiled by the approach to it of the automobile road above referred to. It is still possible, however, to preserve the east and west shores of Bubble Pond and the wilderness between the south end of Bubble Pond and the Triads. If the road now proposed is constructed, such preservation will be forever impossible. It will be remembered that all these roads, construct- ed and to be constructed, are not roads for the use of the general public who travel in automobiles but only for the use of the small and select class who can afford to keep or hire horses and horse-drawn vehicles. Yours sincerly, (sgnd) George Wharton Pepper POSTAL TELEGRAPH TELEGRAM PA143 76 1927 MAR 8 PM 12 31 S PHILADELPHIA PA 8 Honorable Hubert Work SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC AM INFORMED WHAT PROPOSAL IS PENDING TO CONSTRUCT IN LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK A CARRIAGE ROAD THROUGH THE TRIADS INTO THE BUBBLE POND VALLEY AND ALONG THE WESTERN SHORE TO THE NORTHERN END OF THE POND STOP THE PROPOSED ROAD IS UNNECESSARY DESECRATION OF ONE OF THE WILDEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF THE PARK AND IS IN MY JUDGMENT A FURTHER STEP IN THE PROGRESSIVE DESTRUCTION OF ITS GHARM WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATING ADVANTAGE TO THE PUBLIC ) GRAOR GEORGE WHARTON PEOPER HAROLD PEABODY 10 STATE STREET BOSTON, MASS. March 8, 1927. Mr. Arno B. Cammerer, Assist. Director, "ational Park Service, c/o Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Cammerer: I had a long conference with Mr. Dorr yesterday regard- ing these new carriage roads that Mr. Rockefeller offers to build, and have delayed writing to you until today. OF course, I remom- ber perfectly that these horse roads were the roads that we hoped would never be built if the automobile road to Jordan Pond House went through. Now that that road is build and ready to be used I feel more than ever that the Park is being cut UD, and the wild places spoilt when any further roads are build. This section, as you remember, bounded by Burnt Bubbles, Jordan Mountain, and the automobile road on the west, and Eagle Lake on the north with Northe and South Bubbles Mountains in the center, was the district also the West and South slopes of the Triad & the Bubble Pond Valley that I had sincerely hoped would remain wild. I feel that it is for the best interests of everybody that these districts should remain wild, and, therefore, as politely as I can, I wish to protest against this horse road to Bubbles Pond and the Horse road from Bubbles Pond around the Triad. I cannot see why these roads are necessary to the enjoyment of the people. These roads do not add very much to the beauty of the views from the surround- ing mountains as whatever is done to try to hide them they will be seen from above. The bridge Mr. Rockefeller contemplates building over the Jordan Pond automobile road will probably be asugly a monstrosity as the other bridges he has builT, and I do not see how this can possible be hidden. made There has been a suggastion/that the Village Improve- ment Societies and the summer people employ an efficient landscape architect to make a study of the development of the whole island. It seems to me that young Mr. Eliot, who is now in Washington, would be the best man to make this study. He knows the island well, and he knows what the best interests of the island are. How wonderful it would be if this study could be made. It is what I have been hoping for for the last three years, and I am willing to pay my share for the employment of such a man. Road-building on the island seems to be an especial hobby wi th the very rich. I am a thorough believer in narrow trails for horses like those they have out West, and, if necessary in old lumbering roads being fixed up, but let me say agains as I Mr. Arno Cammerer -2- have said many times, "I am not interested in these sixteen-foot carriage roads which I cannot see are needed." We are all aiming for the same object, that is, proper development of the Park and the Island with due regard to keeping the beautiful wild places intact so that the generations that are to come may see some of the beauty that we have seen. Let me again enter my humble protest against the construction of these roads. Sincerely yours, (SGND) Harold Peabody 8009 Navajo Street, St. Martins Philadelphia The Director of National Parks Dear Sir: Hearing that you have invited comment on the proposed "Rockefeller Road" from Eagle Lake over the Burnt Bubble etc, I want to protest against having that road build. Is there any reason why Mt. Desert Island should be spoiled for the many who enjoy the remoteness of the mountain and wood trails, for a whim of Mr. Rockefeller which is rapiday ruining the very thing that a National Park should protect. It is hard to believe that your Department wi 11 allow this road to be built simply because the Senators like to give work to the natives, and because Mr. Rockefeller enjoys driving through what is practically his private estate. Very sincerely yours, (SGND) Adeline P. Paul Mrs Theodore S1 Paul Mrs. Richard T. Nalle, Chestnut Hill Philadelphia. Director of National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Dear Sir: I wish to protest against the proposed new road to be built by Mr. Rockefeller on Mt. Desert Island. Yours truly, (SGND) Dorothy D. Nalle. U Henry Disston & Sons, Ince. Philadelphia March 8, 1927. The Director of National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I understand that a new Rockefeller road is proposed for the Island of Mount Desert, Maine. I wish to protest very strongly against the construction of this road as I do not see that it is an improvement in the development of the National Park. It has been my observation that Rockefeller Roads are used very little SS they are only open to pedestrians, horses and carriages. The needs of people on foot would be fully met by trails, similar to the ones already existing., and practically no visitors to the Island would ever hire a carriage to drive on these roads. It seems to me that they only serve a very limited number of summer people on the Island who still derive enjoyment from driving in a carriage. To my mind the greatest appeal of this national Park is its unspoiled nature and freedom from "modern improvements", We already have the park opened up sufficiently by the recently constructed roads to satisfy the few who desire to view it from the road, and I sincerely hope that you can see your way clear to disapprove the permit for this proposed construction. Very sincerely yours, (SGND) R. T. Nalle KLG R. T. Nalle C 0. H. Perry Pepper Medical Arts Building Philadelphia Director of National Park Service Department of Interior, Washington, Dear Sir: As a land owner on, and summer visitor to Mt. Desert Island Maine permit me protest most strongly against the proposed road from Eagle Lake over Burnt Bubble. The roads already constructed and under construction have gone far toward ruining the islant for all except the touring motorists on the one hand and those having horses for access to the "private" roads on the other. For those of us who belong to neither of these classes and who wish to continue to spend vacations on the islands any further roads will simply increase the grave unhappiness already caused. Yours respectfully, 3-8-27 (SGND) 0. H. Perry Pepper M.D. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WASHIN GTON March 9, 1927. Dear Mr. Allen: I have before me your letter of March 8, inquiring whether the new road covered in exhibits and other data furnished you by Mr. Dorr is to follow at all the present so-called Boyd Road, and whether it will remain hidden in the woods or follow higher levels where it will be visable from the various mountain trails and ridges. If the so-called Boyd Road is the old road shown on our maps between Dike Peak and Pemetic Mountain, the proposed location of this new road swings farther to the west and does not touch the Boyd Road anywhare south of Bubble Pond. When the plan of 1922 was under consideration I went over some of the mountain trails to check up whether the roads then contemplated to be built would be visible from other points, and last September I went over the entire proposed new road trail at present under discussion. I was particularly inter- ested in seeing whether it would be visible from important points and was pleased to find that it would be hidden in the woods practically all the way. of course, it comes into the open between Eagle Lake and Bubble Pond. One thing I am sure of, and in this our landscape engineers who have gone over the road situation agree with me, and that is that any scars tiat have been and will be made within a very short time will be covered by new forest growth. I checked up on this myself in September and was pleased to find that everywhere along t he talus covered by new road operations the grass, flowers, and shrubbery were commencing to come through. You will understand that this is not an entirely new road project, but simply one of the roads traále projects shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, which was suspended for construction by the Secretary until funds were tendered for the continuation of the project. with kindest personal regards and best wishes, Sincerely yours, Arno B. Cammerer Assistant Director. Mr. Joseph Allen, The College of the City of New York Convent Avenue and 139th Street, New York City. ABC: MM The College of the City of New York Department of Mathematics Convent Avenue and 139th Street, 9 Myrtle Street, White Plains, N. Y. March 8, 1927. Secretary Work, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: A letter from Mr. Dorr of the Lafayette National Park was received yesterday informi 8 me of the proposed road to be built the Lafayette National Park from Eagle Lake southward through the Bubble Pond valley to Jordan Pond, and suggesting that if I had any comments to make upon the plan he would like to hear them in time to make a recommendation to you before March 13. You may remember that at the hearing held in Washington in regard to the road from Eagle Lake around the west side of Pemetic in theJordan Pond valley, I was one of thosa who opposed the Jordan Pond road and proposed instead the road through the Bubble Pond valley. My proposal, however, was strongly opposed by Senator Pepper, Mr. Lincoln Cromwell of the Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society, and others; and you announced that approval of that road had been withdrawn. The further discussion at the hearing was held with the understanding that this second road had been removed from the map. Under these circumstances I beg to ask you not to 8990 approve of the proposed road until ample time has been given to the residents d Mt. Desert and others interested in the Park to study in detail the proposed location and confer with each other as to the desirability of the road. I ask you therefore not to make a favorable decision before March 13. I am asking Mr. Cammerer if he can let me have detailed information as to the location of the road. Only after we have all returned to Mt. Desert in June or July and after having stated the location in detail would it be possible for us to come to a reasonable decision as to whether the proposed road is desirable or not. But in view of the expression of opinion at the former hearing, to the effect that this Bubble Pond valley should be thereafter unspoiled by road building, it is only fair to those who wish to conserve the natural beauties of the Island to let then have more time to investigate this proposed new road. Thanking you for your courtesy in having us informed of this new plan, I am Very respectfully yours, Village Improvement Society Joseph Allen Chairman C The College of the City of New York Department of Mathematics. Convent Avenue and 139th Street, March 8, 1927. Mr. Cammerer Park Department, Washington D. C. Dear Mr. Cammerer: Yesterday I received from Mr. George 3. . Dorr an invitation to comment on the road proposed to be built partly on Park lands, in Mt. Desert, through the Bubble Pond valley. It is impossible to express an opinion without knowing the route proposed in some detail. Can you perhaps inform me whether this road is to follow at all the present so-called Boyd road in that valley? Does it remain in the woods, particularly near the Triad Mountain or does it follow higher levels, visible from the various mountain trails and ridges? The map Mr. Dorr kindly sent has none of this information. I shall appreciate any information you can send me. Very truly yours, Joseph Allen Chairman Patho Committee District of Seal Harbor, Mc. Village Improvement Society path WILLIAM ISELIN & CO. 357 Fourth Avenue, Cor. 26th Stre t, NEW YORK March 10, 1927. Hon. Arno B. Cammerer, Assistant Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washingtong D. C. Dear Sir: Confirming my telegram of yesterday, I sincerely hope that the Secretary will delay giving consent to Mr. Rockefeller's latest project until the sentiment of the permanent and summer residents of Mount Desert can be thoroughly sounded. From the outset I have been one of the most staunch defenders of Mr. Rocke- feller's road plans, always considering them of very great benefit to the Lafayette National Park. There has been a small group in violent opposition but they have been in such a minority that heretofore Mr. Rockefeller's plans have received general ap proval. I attended the Washington conference several years ago and was puzzled to understand the indefinite indication of a road along the route which Mr. Rockefeller now wants to follow. Mr. Dorr and others were questioned about this marking on the map. The secretary and the meeting were assured that the Director of the park had no intention of building any such road. Nobody spoke in favor of it. Quite a number spoke strongly against any intrus- ion of the Bubble Pond valley. It is the one solitary wilderness left on the island. Seen from the western slope of Green Mountain it is one of the most impressive sights of Mount Desert. I feel very strongly that there is no excuse for a road in that valley and A.B.C. -2- 3/10/27 there are the best of scenic reasons why it should not be built. Undoubtedly it will take a carriage to points from which there are beautiful views but I respectfully suggest that permission be withheld until the present system of roads is completed and until a carriage service is available at the Joradn Pond house for people wishing to drive over the roads at reasonable cost/ I am told it will be at least another year before the road around Sargent Mountain is completed. Until that time there is not likely to be two carriages a day over all of those roads. I am perfectly aware that most of the projected road is on Mr. Rockefeller's private property but it would be useless unless it could cross park lands at both ends to connect with his present system. I know 00 that there will be an opposition to this road not only from all who have heretofore protested against his road building but from a great many who have until now been very sympathetic with his projects. m Yours very cordially, (SGND) Lincoln Cromwell President, Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Scoiety WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM 141 W MJ 48 BLUE 12 EX FB NEW YORK NY 139P MAR 9, 1927. HOW ARNO B CAMMERER NATL PARK SVC DEPT INT LETTER FEBRUARY TWENTY EIGHTH RECEIVED SINCERELY HOPE CONSENT TO NEW ROCKEFFILER ROAD WILL BE WITHHELD PENDING FULL INVESTIGATION THERE WILL BE SERIOUS OPPOSITION FROM MANY WHO LIKE ME HAVE HERETOFORE SUPPORTED MR ROCKEFELLERS ROAD BUILDING PROGRAM LINCOLN CROMWELL PRESIDENT NORTHEAST HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY 357 FOURTH AVE NEWYORK 220P March 9, 1927. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS TELEGRAM FROM LINCOLN CROMWELL PRESIDENT NORTHEAST HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM BB647 20 NL BOSTON MASS 11 1927 Mar 11 PM 9 15 THE DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPT OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. AS BARHARBOR RESIDENT I WISH TO RESPECTFULLY PROTEST AGAINST BUILDING THE PROPOSED HORSE ROAD IN BUDDLE POND REGION LAFAYETTE PARK GERTRUDE SAMPSON. WESTERN UNI N VELGRAM BB196 68 4 Extra NL TDB CAMBRIDGE MASS 1927 Mar 13 PM 9 00 DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE CARE DEPT INTERION WASHINGTON DC. AS LIFELONG SUMMER RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND WE DESIRE TO PROTEST EMPHATICALLY AGAINST THE BUILDING OF MORE ROADS IN LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK STOP THE INTERESTS OF MOTORISTS AND HORSEMEN ARE NOW ADEQUATELY PROVIDED FOR AND THER IS GRAVE DANGER THAT THE DEVELOPMENTS OF ROADSWILL DESTROY THE CHARM AND PEACE OF THE REMAINING WILD PLACES WHICH SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR WALKERS STOP SURELY ONE REASON FOR HAVING A NATIONAL PARK NEAR THE GREAT CITIES OF the EAST IS TO PRESERVE A LARGE AREA IN A STATE OF UNTOUCHED NATURE. GERTRUDE W PEABODY AND FRANCIS II PEABODY WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM 142W KQ 15 JEKYL ISLAND GA MAR 12 1927 1216P DIRECTOR OFNATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC APPROVE LAFAYETTE BARK ROAD BUIIT AND BUILDING PROTEST AGAINST MORE TIVE TO STOP FOR PRESENT WILLIAM W VAUGHAN 236P WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM NC813 159 III, 1/61 NEW YORK NY 12 1927 MAR 12 PM 8 41 DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPT INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. DEER SIR IN REFERENCE TO PROPOSED NEW ROAD THROUGH LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK FOR WHICH JOHN D ROCKEFELLER JUNIOR HAS OFFERED FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT US AS OLD RESIDENTS OF BARHARBOR TO MAKE AN URGENT APPEAL THAT SUCH A ROAD SHALL NOT BE BUILD STOP IT WOULD COMPLETELY DESTROY ONE OF THE NOBLEST SOLITUDES EXISTING IN OUR COUNTRY AND HITHERTO PROTECTED BY ITS NATIONAL- IZATION AS A PARK SUCH A ROAD WOULD BE A SCAR ON THE COUNTRY SIDE AND WOULD NOT EVEN SERVE ANY PRACTICAL PURPOSE AS HORSES ARE NO LONGER USED FOR DRAWING PLEASURE VEHICLES MR ROCKEFELLER BEING THE ONLY ONE OF THE ISLAND WHO STILL USES THIS METHOD OF CONVEY- ANCE THERE ARE NOW AMPLE ROADS FOR JOTOR CARS AND THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL PARK IS RUINED IF IS CRISSCROSSED BY NEEDLESS ROADS THUS SPOILING ITS GRANDEUR AND NATURAL BEAUTY EARNESTLY HOPING that YOU WILL NOT SANCTION THE BUILDING OF THIS ROAD WE REMAIN VERY TRULY YOURS WALTER DAMROSCH AND MARGARET BLAINE DAMROSCH C E. B. DANE 6 BEACON STREET BOSTON, MASS March 11, 1927. To the Director of the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I understand that Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. has offered to construct a new horse road from the west side of Burnt Bubbles through to Jordan Pond road, running over land belonging partly to the Hancook County Trustees of Reservations and private citizens. This matter came before you once before and at that time I objected to the road. I object to it now 2.3 I consider it a detriment to the natural beauty of the country. The region is small and filled with foot trails which are much used and appreciated by the residents of the locality. Horse trails can be used only by a few and are a source of annoyance to the many who take pleasure in walking over these mountains. Very truly, (SGND) Erres B. Dane. C 29 Marlborough Street, Boston, March 10, 1927. Director National Parks Service, Care of the Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I telegraphed you this morning protesting against a plan to put another Rockefeller road through the wild lands of the Lafayette National Park. Horse transportation is but a pleasure of a few rich people, and there are plenty of roads now for their use. Most of the people who visit the Park now come in motors, and large numbers of these can not afford to hire horses. Where they can not go with their motors, they walk, greatly enjoying the beauty of the trails. The increase of carriage roads is spoiling these, and the proposed road around Bubble Pond would greatly injure one more of the now rapidly disappearing wild spots. Many of us summer residents of Bar Harbor hope that you will put a stop to it. Yours respectively, (signed) John Dane. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM 55W KQ 4 BOSTON MASS 1059A MAR 10 1927 DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CARE DEPT OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC WISH TO PROTEST ENERGETICALLY AGAINST PUTTING PROPOSED ROAD THROUGH WILD LANDS OF LAFAYETTE PARK DR AND MRS JOHN DANE 1114A 910-919 Barristers Hall Boston, March 10, 1927. Director of the National Parks Service, c/o The Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am writing as President of the Massachusetts Audubon Society-many of whose members enjoyed with pleasure ten days in camp at the Echo Lake capps last July and hope to have the same pleasure this year--and also a member of the Trustees of Public Reservations and as a life member of the Appalachian Mountain Club to express my opinion as strongly as I can that I consider it a great damage to the public lands at Mount Desert to break it up as a Wild Life Sanctuary by running the proposed road from the west side of Burnt Bubbles and running between it and North Bubbles Mountain to the north end of Bubbles Pond and along the western and southern flanks of the Triad. I feel that already the beautiful natural wilderness has been unnecessarily out into and irremediable damage done by the roads which have already scarred the natural landscape without any compensating benefit and I sincerely hope that no desire to afford work for laborers or to please the donor of the road will lend to any further impairment of what was formerly the most beautiful Wild Life Sanctuary in New England readily available to all and appreciated by many for its incomparable natural beauty and peace. Yours very truly, (sgnd) Robert Walcott SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FORESTS. 4 Joy Street, Boston, Mass. March 16th, 1927 Hon. Hubert F. Work, Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Secretary: The attention of this Society has been called to t e proposal to add additional roads in the Lafayette National Park. As the Park is quite small and has already been cut JAP by roads much more than is regarded desirable by many persons, it would seem that further construction of roads in this Park might be very well omitted in order that in so limited an area something of the wilderness might remain. I feel sure that your own sympathies are to preserve the Park in its wild. beauty as far as possible. Let me take this occasion to thank you cordially for your sympathetic attitude toward the Waterville purchase as expressed at the meeting of the National Forest Reservation Commission on Monday! We feel that) in New England that the Commission went as far as it could in the effort to bring this property into the White Mountain National Forest. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, (sgnd) Phillip W. Ayres, Forester. BOSTON TRANSCRIPT WEDNESDAY MARCH 9, 1927. HOPE FOR WATERVILLE FOREST From the attitude of the National Forest Reservation Commission and that of the Parker & Young Company, the lumber operators who own the great Waterville valley in the White Mountains, as indicated by the outcome of the hearing before the commission in Washington, there is good reason to think that a way will be found to add this tract to the national forest. The statement by the company&'s representative wash wholly unambigous, and could not be interpreted otherwise than as Showing a desire to meet the public's wishes half way in the matter. On behalf of the Government the commission did all that could be expected of it at this time, by authorizing the forest service to make a valuation survey of the property, without undue delay, to afford a basis for further negotiations. Although this will impose upon the owners the necessity of delaying the con- struction of the contemplated logging railroad, to which the to Government and the petitioners alike object, owing/the excessive fire risk which it would introduce, the company's representative interposed no objection. It has been too often the fashion for the public to regard big lumber corporations as utterly soulless. In this case at least the owners have at all times thus far shown a disposition to cooperate with those who hope that some portion of this ancient forest may be preserved in the public interest, and that such logging as may be carried on shall be less destructive than is commonly the case. C of those only who drive or are driven. The generosity 00 that has prompted this very large gift on the part of Mr. Rockefeller is evident; but if the entire sum that is required to complete the work contemplated in the construction of the proposed road had been raised by a general and widely extended appeal that voiced an almost unanimous approval of the scheme, it would carry more weight than is now shown by one summer resident defraying the entire cost. The writer for over thirty years has spent part of each summer and fall at Mount Desert and taken, while Chairman of Bar Harbor Path Committee, an active interest in the extention of and whatever pertained to the preservation of the many natural beauties the mountain trails/of the Island. In am, therefore, anxious be carefully considered not only for the benefit of the public but to that the Park Development shall/retain so far as possible the wildness and seclusion which at present constitutes one of its greatest charms. If I am not mistaken an article was recently published written by Mr. Stephen H. Mather, who was Director of the National Park Service in which he stated that he is "firmly against over- development of the Parks "by too many roads". Mb.Mather also quotes Secretary Work that "the National Parks must be conserved in their natural state untouched by the inroads of modern civilization" To many, the greatest menace to Lafayette National Park at present appears to be the over construction of roads not intended at the present time to be used by the motor, but over which the motor car in the future on would undoubtedly find its way, and wt th the construction of other roads there will be in consequence some interference with the present pedestrian trail system of some three hundred fifty (350) miles in extent that has not only been a work of great magnitude, but carefully and systematically developed and maintained for nearly fifty (50) years by the various path Commissees at a cost of many thousands of dollars. It has resulted in many advantages to the lovers of walking and to those also who admire nature, in obtaining from many parts of Island superb views over land and sea that otherwise would perhaps have remained inaccessible, and are now being availed of by a constantly increasing number since the National Park was established. It should also be borne in mind that the area of the Lafayette National Park is exceedingly small compared with the other great National Parks and the more roads that are developed in the Lafayette National Park the less chance will there be for that solitude and charm which a continuing development along the same lines will certainly destroy. Park development which maintains the wildness and solitude of certain portions must be, and is, for the benefit of the public, for even those coming in motors or otherwise expect to find the solitude of regions penetrated only by trails. If, therefore, the extension of the road system can be withheld and the Park preserved in all its wild beauty and seclusion in preference, to the loss of what now constitutes its greatest charm and attraction, the present visitors to the park and those that come after will have much to approve and be grateful for. Yours very respectfully, Frederic Delano Weekes WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM 149W MJ 70 BLUE 4 EX DV BOSTON MASS 135P MAR 11, 1927. HON HUBERT WORK SECY INTERIOR THE BOSTON SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PROTESTS AGAINST ANY FURTHER ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK UNTIL A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE USE OF THE PARK HAS BEEN PREPARED AND RECEIVED GENERAL APPROVAL OF INTERESTED ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUALS IK VIEW OF THE SMALL SIZE AND RUGGED TOPOGRAPHY ROADS THROUGH THE PARK ARE LIABLE TO DESTROY THE NATURAL BEAUTY WHICH THE RESERVATION IS CREATED TO PRESERVE BOSTON SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS BRIMER W POND PRESIDENTS 216₽ WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM BB466 24 BOSTON MASS 14 420P 1927 Mar 14 PM 4 40 DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPT OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. THIS IS A REQUEST THAT EVERY REFORT BE MADE TO STOP THE BUILDING OF ANY MORE ROADS IN THE NATIONAL PARK OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND. C M AMORY. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM BB663 39 NL BOSTON MASS 16 1927 MAR 16 PM 8 14 DIRECTOR OF NATL PARK SERVICE DEPT OF INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. IN REGARD TO LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK CAN WE NOT KEEP THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOT EAST OF III ROCKIES AS NATURE MADE IT OR AT LEAST NOT CHEAPEN IT ANY MORE MUST THE WHOLE WORKD BE TURNED INTO MAIN STREET. M I PEABORY Samuel W. Morris, Giraed Trust Co. Broad and Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. March 18, 1925. Honorable Stephen Mather, Director of National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: As a property owner in Northeast Harbor, Me., I wish to add my protest to that of many others against the building of the proposed new Rockefeller Road on Mt. Desert Island. As you are aware, there has been built in the last few years on Mt. Desert some forty miles off more of roads for the purpose of opening up to tourists and others the scenic country of the island. Not only in my opinion but in that of many other summer residents there, road building has been overdone to the extent of ruining a great many of the most beautiful parts of the mountains which have heretofore been enjoyed by those who love the trails for their rugged beauty and wildness. I feel that the opinion of a great many of the residents has so long been ignored with regard to this matter that it is high time that some cognizance should be taken of their wishes. Trusting that you may see your way clear towards putting a stop to the road building program, I am, Yours very truly, (SGND) Samuel W. Morris SWM:P Names Addresses A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine Wyman P. Wadleigh Bar Harbor, Maine Tobias L. Roberts and Geo F Berry Bar Harbor, Maine William S. Hohmes Mount Desert, Maine. Ralph 0. Brewster Augusta, Maine Frank H. Holley Augusta, Maine Burleigh Mattin Augusta, Maine Raymond Fellows Augusta, Maine William S. Linnell Augusta, Maine Paul D. Sargent Augusta, Maine Charles H. Innes Augusta, Maine Beo F West Portland, Maine Jos. W. Simpson Augusta, Maine John A. Peters United States Courts, Boston, Mass J. Sherman Douglas Augusta, Maine Luere B. Deasy Ellsworth, Maine, or Bar Harbor, Me. Guy E. Torrey Bar Harbor, Maine Albert J. Stearns Augus, Maine Edgar C. Smith, Sec. of State Augusta, Maine Clarence C. Stetson Portland, Maine Gilbert H. Montague 40 Wall Street, New York City Augustus 0. Thomas Dept of Education, Augusta, Maine. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK BAR HARBOR, MAINE. Office of the Superintendent March 14, 1927. Mr. Arno B. Cammerer, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Cammerer: At Mr. Dorr's request I telegraphed you the action taken by the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations at their meeting here today. I am enclosing herewith an attested copy of the vote signed by the secretary of the Reservations. Very truly yours, (SGND) A. H. Lynam *1 The 2 ate is same as helegram and is not capine g Letters from Mr. Dorr and map to reach on March 5 in the morning the following: Gist Blair Washington Montague Cromwell Allen } New York Peabody Boston Lynam Bar Harbor Mr. Dorr to offer to see Blair March 5, saying he is going to New York that night- otherwise will see Mr. Blair Mr. Dorr to see H. . Cammerer MR. Dorr to offer to see Montague } ) Cromwell in New York on the 6th Allen and Peabody in Boston on the 7th or 8th At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants and legal voters of the Town of Bar Harbor held on the seventh day of March, A. D. 1927, the following resolution was presented and received unanimous passage. WHEREAS a proposition has been made by an interested summer resident of this island to finance the construction of roads in part through Lafayette National Park, to wit:- A road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and 8 nnecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side. RESOLVED that the construction of such roads will in no degree detract from the rugged attractiveness of the Park but wi 11 make its beauties more accessible and greatly enhance the pleasure and convenience of all the public. à true copy, Attest: (SGND) Wyman P. Wadleigh Clerk At a meeting of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade duly called and held on Monday March 7th, 1927 the following resolution was unanimously passed. WHEREAS an offer has been made to finance the construction through land of the Lafayette National Park a road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side, and WHEREAS the construction of said roads will be of great public benefit; affording protection against the ever threatening danger of forest fires, and adding to the convenience and pleasure of the public, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED that we approve heartily and without qualification the construction of these roads. (SGND) Geo F. Berry Pres. Tobias L. Roberts Sec. At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants and legal voters of the Town of Mount Desert held on the seventh day of March, A. D. 1927, the following resolution was presented and received unanimous passage. WHEREAS a proposition has been made by an interested Summer resident of this island to finance the construction of roads in part through Lafayette National Park, to wit:- A road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side. RESOLVED that the construction of such roads will in no degree detract from the rugged attractiveness of the Park but will make its beauties more accessible and greatly enhance the pleasure and convenience of all the public. A true Copy: Attest: (SGND) William S. Holmes Town Clerk UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARKS March 15, 1927. Memo for Dr. Work: The attached telegram quotes a resolution adopted yesterday (unanimously) by the Trustees holding the other large area of land over which the proposed Rockefeller road is to run, giting authority for the construction of this road so far as their areas are concerned. (SGND) Cammerer Acting. Kindly return to National Parks WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM ARNO B CAMMERER NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON DC. AT A MEETING OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS DULY CALLED AND HELD TODAY THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN. A COMMUNICATION FROM MR JOHN D ROCKEFELLER JR WAS RECEIVED AND READ OFFERING TO CONTRIBUTE THE MONEY NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT TWO HORSE ROADS LYING PARTLY ON PROPERTY HELD BY THIS CORPORATION AND PARTLY IN LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK ONE TO THE NORTH AND THE OTHER TO THE SOUTH OF BUBBLE POND BOTH BEING SHOWN UPON A PLAN FILED WI TH THE SECRETARY OF THIS ASSOCIATION. WHEREUPON AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID ROADS AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN AND TO GRANT AUTHORITY TO MR ROCKEFELLER TO CONSTRUCT THE SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF HIS OFFER IN so FAR AS THEY TRAVERSE LANDS OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVAT IONS. (SGND) A .H. LYNAM STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUGUSTA March nine, 1927 My dear Mr. Mather: The State of Maine is becoming increasingly appreciative of the meaning of Lafayette National Park and particularaly of the significance of the development of the trails that make accessible its attractions to ever larger numbers. We are in entire sympathy with the work and the plans of Mr. George B. Dorr as its Superintendent and most cordially endorse the present project for development so generously offered by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as indicated in his letter of February twenty-four. Cordially yours, (SGND) Ralph 0. Brewster Mr. Stephen Mather, Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. STATE OF MAINE SENATE CHAMBERS PRESIDENT'S OFFICE March 8, 1927. Director of National Park Surveys Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. DearSir: I feel that it would be an advantage and an attraction to the Lafayette National Park if the horse roads or trails that are planned to be constructed on the south and north ends of Bubble Pond could be carried to completion. The people of Maine are much interested in the development of Lafayette Park, and feel this would be a splendid addition to its usefulness, and would in no way detract from its natural ruggedness. Very truly yours, (SGND) Frank H. Holley President of the Senate FHH:EWL STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKERS OFFICE March ninth Nineteen twenty seven Dear Siri I have been advised that one of the Mount Desert Island Summer residents has agreed to finance the construction of horse roads or trails partly in Lafayette National Park. I feel certain that this will be a very pleasing and proper development and will add a great additional attraction to the Park. Respectfully yours, (SGND) Burleigh Martin The Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AUGUSTA March 9, 1927. Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: As a citizen of Maine interested in the development of Lafayette National Park, I believe it will be a distinct advantage to construct the proposed horse roads and trail by Triad Mountain and Bubble Pond, connecting with road and trail on west side of Eagle Lake. This will be an added feature to the park and in no way detract from its natural charm. I trust that the department will see its way clear to carry out the proposed plan. Yours very truly, (SGND) Raymond Fellows Attorney general RF:LMR STATE OF MAINE COUNCIL CHAMBER. William S. Linnell March 9, 1927. The Director of National Park Service, The Department of the Interior, Washington, District of Columbia. Dear Sir: I understand that there is under consideration in connection with/the improvement of Lafayette National Park of MountDesert Island the authorization and construction of a horse trail leading from the Jordan Pond Road so-called, around the Triad, by Bubble Pond connecting with the horse road on the west side of Eagle Lake. I had occasion to visit this park last summer in 8 mpany with the Honorable Guy E. Torrey of the Governor's Council of this State and to survey in part this vicinity from which experience I have con- cluded that this horse trail will be an extremely beneficial addition to the facilities now available for visiting points of interest within the park area and in no way detract fromthe rugged beauty of the park which is of course its outstanding feature. Very sincerely yours, (SGND) William S. Linnell J STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION STATE OFMAINE AUGUSTA March 9, 1927. Director of National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have been familiar with Bar Harbor and Mt. Desert Island for a period of more than thirty years, having visited there several times when a boy and having been employed in an engineering capacity there during two seasons after graduating from college. During all of this time I have been an admirer of the physical features of the isla nd from a scenic point of view and have been especially interested in the development of Lafayette Park. From time to time it has been my good fortune to have an opportunity to inspect the road work that has been done during the last few years, and I understand now that arrangements have been perfected for the construction of a horse road or trail by the Triad and Bubble Pond 00 connect with the present carriage road on the west side of Eagle Lake. I believe this will prove to be a very great added attraction to those already existing and will stimulate travel of all kinds to Lafayette Park. I can see no way in whi ch the construction of this proposed trail would detract from the beauties of the Park. I trust you will find it possible to give early approval to this undertaking. Yours very truly, (SGND Paul D. Sargent PDS:L Chief Engineer STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION STATE OF MAINE AUGUSTA March 9, 1927. Director? National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: The matter has come to mg attention that one of the Mount Desert Island summer residents has agreed to finance the construt- ion of the horse-radd and trail by the Triads and Bubble Pond, connecting with the horse-read on the west side of Eagle Lake. It is the feeling of the Highway Commission that this uld be a great attraction in the development of Lafayette National Bark. This should greatly increase the popularity in the use of the Park and would do much to open JAP the scenic beauties, and in our opinion should in no way detract from its rugged features. Yours very truly, (SGND) Charles H. Innes Chairman GHI:M STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURAL LEAGUE Headquarters: Room 49 City Hall Portland, Maine March 10, 1927. Director National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: The State Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural League is greatly interested in the contemplated building of a horse road or trail by Triad Mountain and Bubble Pond, to connect with the horse road on the west of Eagle Lake, in Lafayette National Park. We hope that the project will be carried through. Our organization delights in acquainting summer tourists wi th the altractions of this great National Park. Every added feature increases the interest of Maine Citizens and the thousands of visitors 00 in Mt. Desert Island and the Park. Sincerely yours, (SGND) Geo F. West GFW/C Vice-President STATE OF MAINE CO UNCIL CHAMBER AUGUSTA, March 9, 1927. The director of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, District of Columbia Dear Siri As citizen of the State of Maine I take great pride in the attractions of the Lafayette National Park located on the island of Mt. Desert and I most heartily approve of the construction of horse roads or trails located through the said park, as proposed to be built by the Tried and Bubble Pond and connect with the present horse road on the west side of Eagle Lake. It would surely be of great advantage and would not detract any from its natural seenery. Very truly yours, (SGND) Jos. W. Simpson UNITED STATES COURTS BOSTON March 11, 1927. Dear Mr. Mather: I have learnt from Mr. Dorr of Mr. Rockefeller's offer to construct a road for use with horses in, and over land adjoining Lafayette National Park, and have seen the map exhibiting the survey for it. I am familiar with that territory, and am heartily in favor of accepting Mr. Rockefeller's offer. The work he is doing for the public in connection with the Park is of great and permanent value, and over whole State is interested in it. Yours cordially, (SGND) John A. Peters, Hon, Stephen T. Mather, Director National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. STATE OF MAINE Eighty Third Legislature COMMITTEE ON MAINE PUBLICITY Augusta March 10, 1927. National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: I am writing regarding the proposed trail in Lafayette National Park by the Triad Bubble Pond, connecting with the horse road at Eagle Lake, I was born and reared at Bar Harbor, am now owner of the Hotel Shore Acres, at Lamoine, facing those beautiful mountai ns, and a member of the Maine Senate Committee on PT blieity. I believe that this is something that should be done in order that those from all over the United States may enjoy the beautiful scenic panorama from that treil. Yours very truly, (SGND) J. Sharman Douglas. SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT STATE OF MAINE Luere B. Deasy Associate Justice Ellsworth Maine, March 8th 1927. Bar Harbor, The Director National Park Service, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I have been for more than forty years a resident of Mount Desert Island Maine. I should be as familiar as any one with its natural features, its needs and its interests. I have examined an outline plan of the proposed roads, in part, crossing the Lafayette Hati nal Park, extending Northerly and Southerly from Bubble Pond. It is my opinion that these roads are in every way desirable. They will make more accessible some of this Island's and the Park's beauties. Very truly, (SGND) I. B. Deasy STATE OF MAINE COUNCIL CHAMBER March 7, 1927. Guy E. Torrey The Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have been informed that one of the Mount Desert Island summer residents has agreed to finance the senstruction of horse roads or trails partly in Lafayette National Park, in accordance with a black and white print submitted, one road to the South of Pubble Pond and the other to the North of Bubble Pond. I am very familiar with the lay out of the Park and its development program. I believe this will be a great benefit to the Park particularly as the use of horses is increasing materially, and will in no way detract from the Parks natural beauty. Very truly yours, (SGND) Guy E. Torrey MAINE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Headquarters AUGUSTA, MAINE Mar 10, 1927. Director National Park Service, Department of Interiork Washingtong D. C. My Dear Sir: In relation to the building of a proposed horse road by the Triad Mountain and Bubble Pond, to connect with the carriage road on the West side of Eagle Lake, Lafayette Park, I wish to attest my personal interest and that of this Association. The people of Maine take great pride in this great National Park which is constantly attracting more and more attention through out the country, particularly in the Eastern section, and we trust that the wise and far-sighted policy of the Government in establish- ing and maintaining it may continue to meet with the unanimous favor and approval that it deserves. Permit me to express the hope that you will look with favor upon the building of this road and permit the same to be constructed as proposed. Most respectfully, (SCND) Albert J. Stearns Pres., Maine Development Asso. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STATE OF MAINE AUGUSTA March 10, 1927. Director National Park Service Department of Interior, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: I am informed that you have in contemplation the building of a horse road or trail by Triad Mountain and Bubble Pond, connecting with the horse road on the West of Eagle Lake in Lafayette National Park. I very much hope that the construction of this road can be brought about. The citizens of Maine are proud and very much interested in the development of our National Para. We believe it to be one of our chief Attractions, and I can assure you that we are interested in its development. The publicity boreau connected with this department has fre- quent inquiries for information in relation to the Park; these inquiries coming from nearly every state in the Union. Tourists and residents who have visited the Lafayette National Park are enthusiastic in praise of its beauties and attractions. I have the honor to remain, Sir, Yours respectfully, (SGND) Edgar C. Smith ECS Secretary of State JBM SAME AS PREVIOUS LETTER FROM EDGAR C? SMITH THE STATE OFMAINE ASSOCIATES PORTLAND? MAINE. March 10, 1927. Hon. Stephen Mather, Director of National Park Service, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: It has come to my attention that there is under consideration our in connection with the development of/Lafayette National Park an authorization for the construction of a horse trail from the Jordan Pond Road over the Triad and Pemetic, by Bubble Pond and Eagle Lake to the horse road now running along the west side of Eagae Lake. It has been my privilege to spend several summers on the island Also, I live in Bangor sothat I am a frequent visitor to Mount Desert at all seasons of the year. It would be my opinion that this horse road would be a distined addition to the Park in that it would open to a far wider range of people some of the most beautiful spots on the island. Personally, I know of no finer prospect than that from the Triad. This road should add materially to the al ready many attractions of the Park. very sincerely yours, (SGND) Clarence C. Stetson Chairman GILBERT H2 MONTAGUE COUNSELLOR AT LAW 40 WALL STREET, NEW YORK March 7, 1927. George B. Dorr, Esq., Superintendent, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Dorr: I enclose a copy of my letter of today to the Director of National Parks. Very truly yours, (SGND) Gilbert H. Montague GILBERT H. MONTAGUE, Counsellor at Law 40 Wall Street, New York March 7, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have just received from Mr. George B. Dorr, Superintendent of Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine, copies of the Assist- ant Director's letter of February 28th to Mr. Dorr and of Mr. John D Rockefeller's Jr.'s letter of February 24th to the Director. These, I assume, have been sent to me because I am President of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society. It is impossible to convene the directors of our Society in time to obtain from them an expression regarding the proposal con- tained in the above letters, and I can therefore express only my personal opinion. In the twenty-six summers that I have spent on Mt. Desert Island, I have, on several occasions, in cross country walks, trav- elled over the site of the proposed road. It is one of surpassing beauty and at several points gives views that are unexcelled by any of the roads of the island. My opinion is that when it is completed it will be regarded by the majority of the residents of Mt. Desert Island as one of the most beautiful roads on the isla nd. Very truly yours, (SGND) Gilbert H. Montague ORIGINAL LETTER OF GILBERT H. MONTAGUE STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AUGUSTA March 9, 1987. Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: It appears quite desibable from every angle that the horse trail by the southern end of Bubble Pond skirting the triads to the northern end of the Pond to connect with the horse trail on the west of Eagle Lake be constructed. Such a project will in no wise mar the scenic beauty, and primitive attractiveness of the Park, while, on % the other hand, it would add greatly to its usefulness. No doubt, you are familiar with the increasing interest not only of our people but of those who come here for the summer season either to reside for the season or to see nature's loveliest work. Both as a citizen of the state and as State Commissioner of Education, I cannot urge too strongly that this work proceed with as little delay as will facilitate the interest which this Park serves in state and nation. I have discussed thes movement with those who should be most interested from state and national pride and with no selfish motive but purely as a matter of the highes$ patriotism an d. a desire to make the attractiveness of our only eastern pask available and useful and find an unanimity of opinion. Sincerely yours, AOT/EW (SGND) Augustas 0. Thomas COSMOS CLUB Feb 28 WASHINGTON, D.C. 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D.C. they being hen ( (hist Plan ) rh V Communth) that you Can get taken things - afte march 9th - N WW pursual expression of Thin in from him as Gia friends r local reportation the better , Mr alla Done others will be uolified also thirted ofinia 1 Note that the R.doc. but Include the his offer building / of throad alm Rubble Pnd, learn that as d is, W offer offen t make , as fide fath, a Connect but between 1 two official road - will his offer- In Can them on gitting , Infan a the Roady of Trade and a presolution for the form, Whose Mences On Manch the profession - a Dimilar resolu- the twest ifit also does qut mut until the you would be adirable W Juch can I shall not leave her until its COSMOS CLUB WASHINGTON, D.C. afternon of March 5, 20 that you have will this T unit Mu you - truly, 26 BROADWAY NEW YORK COPY February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette National Park, one to the north, the other to the south of Bubble Food, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Pond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,559 feet, making a total of 6,405 feet. If the Department is now preyared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in so far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be built according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, 26 Broadway New York February 28, 1927 Dear Mr. Lynam: I discussed with Mr. Cammerer and Mr. Dorr in Washington last Saturday the method of bringing before the interested public in advance of action by the Secretary of the Interior, of the two proposed horse roads north and south of Bubble Pond. Briefly and confidentially, the program is as follows: Mr. Cammerer has written Mr. Dorr a letter, enclosing a copy of my letter to the Department of Parks, offering to finance these new roads and asking Mr. Dorr to bring the matter to the attention of the interested public and report to him at his early convenience, Since the Secretary is leaving on an extended trip not later than the middle of March, Mr. Dorr will send so that it will be received not later than Saturday of this week, a letter reciting the instructions of the Park Department and enclosing a copy of my letter to the Department, also a black and white map of the roads, to each of the following: The presidents of the three Village Improvement Societies - Mr. Gist Blair, Mr. Montague and Mr. Cromwell, also to Dr. Joseph Allen, Mrs. Malcom Peabody and Mr. Harold Peabody. In writing these letters he will offer to see the recipients in Washington, New York and Boston at their convenience during the following two or three days. These inter- views will be for the purpose of receiving any comment that may be made and reporting it to the Department. Mr. Dorr will not appear as an advocate pro or con. Mr. Dorr will also instruct you to display in the Park office one of these black and white drawings, of which I am sending you under separate cover three copies. He will give you any further instructions which he thinks best with reference to bringing the matter to the attention of the public gen- erally in Bar Harbor. I am sending you herewith a letter to Judge Deasey, President of the Trustees of Public Reservation. Please deliver it to him on Saturday, the 5th, with two of the three maps which I am sending you. If you or he need more copies, I can supply several additional copies. It seems desirable that these letters and maps should be received at the same time by all to whom they are sent. Saturday of this week is the day set. While, therefore, you may speak to Judge Deasy about the matter in confidence prior to that time, please have it understood that it is not to be mentioned beyond himself until Saturday. I am not sealing the letter to Judge Deasy, so that you may read it before delivering it to him. The letter to the Department of Parks was similar. 2. Please destroy this letter when it has served its purpose. Very truly, John D. Mr. A.H.Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. P.S.- On further thought I am sending you copies of my letters to Judge Deasy and to the Park Department. Enc COPY March 4, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A map, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private. owners, and, to aminor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Very truly yours, (Signed) George B. Dorr, Supt. COPY February 28, 1927. Dear Mr. Dorr: By referring to preceding correspondence you will find that a discussion of Lafayette Park road matters, which later terminated in a public hearing in the Secretary's office, re- sulted in his approval of three of the projects shown on the road and trail map formerly approved by the Department on July 26, 1922, namely, two motor roads, one up Cadillac and one to continue past Jordan Pond, and also a horse road around Sargent and Penobsoot Mountains. These he approved because funds were available. He felt that decision on the othern project shown on the map approved July 26, 1922, should be reserved until such time as funds were offered for their construction. These other projects he held temporarily in suspense. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has submitted to the Service a letter, copy of which is attached for your information, In it he states that if the Department is prepared to approve the construction of the horse road connecting at Burnt Bubble with the horse road recently constructed to the west of Eagle Lake, continuing south of Eagle Lake, crossing the Jordan Pond motor road by bridge, thence along the west shore of Bubble Pond by the existing herse trail and southward along the western and southern flanks of The Triad, to a point where it will cross the Jordan Pland road immediately south of Jordan Pond to connect with other horse roads, as shown on the formerly approved map of July 26, 1922, he will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. For your use I am attaching a black and white print on which is outlined the proposed location of the road in blue, green and red, depending upon whether it crosses park, reservation, or private lands. This now brings before us the question of our recommending to the Secretary the approval of this project, shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, Before submitting this to the Secretary, however, and in line with his previously expressed desire the Service requests you to bring this project to the attention of the permanent residents of Mt. Desert Island, the representatives of the several village improvement societies, and others who have shown interest in the road and trail development of the island. Please also display the black and white print prominently in your office. -2- I should add that, as Secretary Work leaves about March 13 for an extended western trip which includes Hawaii, the Service desires to lay this matter before him for his decision before he leaves. Kindly, therefore, expedite your report and recommendation. Sincerely yours, (signed) Arno B. Cammerer Assistant Director Supt. George B. Dorr, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. Inclosure 7766. ABC: MMM COPY 26 Broadway New York February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette Na- tional Park, one to the North, the other to the South of Bubble Pond, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Pond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,559 feet, making a total of 6, ,405, feet. If the Department is now prepared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in so far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be builts according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, (Signed) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. CETINU ROIA3TNI 70 ANOITAN 2 carbons February 28, 1927. Desr Mr. Dorr: By referring to preceding correspondence you will find that a discussion of Lafayette Park road matters, which later terminated in a public hearing in the Secretary's office, resulted in his approval of three of the projects shown on the road and trail map formerly approved by the Department on July 26, 1922, namely, two motor roads, one up Cadillac and one to continue past Jordan Pend, and also a horse road around Sargent and Penobscot Mountains. These he approved because funds were available. He felt that decision on the other projects shown on the map approved July 26, 1922, should be reserved until such time as funds were offered for their construc- tion. These other projects he held temporarily in suspense. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has submitted to the Service a letter, copy of which is attached for your information. In it he states that if the Department is prepared to approve the construc- tion of the horse road connecting at Burnt Bubble with the horse road recently constructed to the vest of Eagle Lake, continuing south of Eagle Lake, grossing the Jordan Pond motor road by bridge, thence along the west shore of Bubble Pond by the existing horse trail and southward along the western and southern flanks of The Tried, to a point where it will cross the Jordan Pond road immediately south of Jordan Pond to connect with other horse roads, as shown on the formerly approved map of July 26, 1922, he will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. For your use I am attaching a black and white print on which is outlined the proposed location of the road in blue, green and red, depending upon whether it crosses park, reservation, or private lands. This now brings before us the question of our recommonding to the Secretary the approval of this project, shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, Before subsitting this to the Secretary, however, and in line with his previously expressed desire, the Service requests you to bring this project to the attention of the permanent residents of Mt. Desert Island, the representatives of the several village improve- ment societies, and others who have shown interest in the road and trail development of the island. Please also display the black and white print prominently in your office. - 2 - I should add that, as Secretary Work leaves about March 13 for an extended western trip which includes Havaii, the Service desires to lay this matter before him for his decision before he leaves, Kindly, there- fore, expedite your report and recommendation. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Arno B. Cammerer Assistant Director. Supt. George 3. Dorr, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine, Inclosure 7766. ABC:MMM COPY 26 Broadway New York February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sirs 1 am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette Na- tional Park, one to the north, the other to the south of Bubble Pond, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Fond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1.559 feet, making a total of 6,405 feet. If the Department is now prepared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in so far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be built according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, (Signed) John D. 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Received at BAR HARBOR 7RZ F 136 NL NEWYORK NY MAR 6 1927 A H LYNAM 001 BARHARBOR ME LETTER OF SERVICE TO ME AND QUOTED LETTER ROCKEFELLER TO IT TO WHICH OFFER IS MADE CAN BE USED AS YOU SUGGEST TOGETHER WITH MY LETTER ACCOMPANYING THESE BUT OMIT FROM MY LETTER PARAGRAPH COMMENCING QUOTE RETURN TO BARHARBOR STOP USE MR ROCKEFELLERS NAME ONLY AS GIVEN IN LETTER OF SERVICE AND AS APPEARING IN HIS QUOTED LETTER TO IT COPIES OF ALL THESE HAVE GONE TO V I A PRESIDENTS AND OTHERS AND ARE PUBLIC STOP DO NOT WISH TO APPEAR MYSELF AS DOING MORE THAN ACTING UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SERVICE IN MAKING OFFER KNOWN AND INVITING OPINIONS AS REQUESTED ON IT TO BE FORWARDED TO THE DIRECTOR STOP At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants and legal voters of the Town of Bar Harbor held on the seventh day of March, As D. 1927, the following resolution was presented and received unanimous passage. WHEREAS a proposition has been made by an interested summer resident of this island to finance the construction of roads in part through Lafayette National Park, to wit:- A road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side. RESOLVED that the construction of such roads will in no degree detract from the rugged attractiveness of the Park but will make its beauties more accessible and greatly enhance the pleasure and convenience of all the public. At a meeting of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade duly called and held on the following resolution was unanimously passed. WHEREAS an offer has been made to finance the con- struction through land of the Lafayette National Park a road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southeen end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side, and WHEREAS the construction of said roads will be of great public benefit; affording protection against the ever threatening danger of forest fires, and adding to the convenience and pleasure of the public. THEREFORE be it RESOLVED that we approve heartily and without qualification the construction of these roads. At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants and legal voters of the Town of Mount Desert held on the seventh day of March, A. D. 1927, the following resolution was presented. and received unanimous passage. WHEREAS a proposition has been made by an interested summer resident of this island to finance the construction of roads in part through Lafayette National Park, to wit:- A road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Trieds and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side. RESOLVED that the construction of such roads will in no degree detract from the rugged attractiveness of the Park but will make its beauties more accessible and greatly enhance the pleasure and convenience of all the public. March 4, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A map, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private owners, and, to a minor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Returning to Bar Harbor, I shall be in New York on March 5th and 6th, in Boston on March 7th, and shall be glad as I pass through to add any explanation I can to the enclosed letter and map that may help to make them and the proposal clear. Letters or other communications on the subject should be addressed to The Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Very truly yours, G. B.D. Supt. Ray draft for letter 1927. 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Dear Mr. Lynam: When Mr. Cammerer writes Mr. Dorr that funds have been offered the Park for the construction of the two horse roads north and south of Bubble Pond and that if any comments are to be made they should be received in Washington prior to April 1st, at which time the matter will be presented to Secretary Work for his decision, I have assumed that Mr. Dorr would communicate with the presidents of the three Village Improvement Societies, sending to each a blueprint showing the proposed roads. You mentioned the desirability of the matter being presented by Mr. Dorr to the winter residents of Bar Harbor. Just how that can best be done, you and Mr. Dorr will know. Not only will the consent of the Secretary of the Interior be required to the construction of these roads, but also the consent of the Trustees of Public Reservations, through whose lands portions of both roads pass. Please write me how you think the subject can best be presented to this board and whether the presentation should be made before or after action has been taken by the Secretary of the Interior. This is a question which it would be well to decide in advance, so that time may not be lost after the matter is first initiated by Mr. Cammerer's letter to Mr. Dorr. Would it not be well for me to address a letter to Judge Deasy somewhat similar to what I am proposing to write the Director of National Parks, indicating my willingness to finance these two roads, enclosing blueprints therewith and formally asking the consent and approval of the Trustees of Public Reservations? If such a letter were written, should it go about the time Mr. Cammerer's letter goes to Mr. Dorr, or should it be delayed until after April 1st, when the matter has been acted upon by the Secretary of the Interior? This delay would be unfortunate because of the loss of time involved, and on the whole may it not be just as well to have this question discussed, both from the point of view of the Park and the Trustees of Public Reservations, at the same time? Very truly, John Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. March 4, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A map, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private owners, and, to a minor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Returning to Bar Harbor, I shall be in New York on March 5th and 6th, in Boston on March 7th, and shall be glad as I pass through to add any explanation I can to the enclosed letter and map that may help to make them and the proposal clear. Letters or other communications on the subject should be addressed to The Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Very truly yours, G. B.D. Supt. COPY February 28, 1927. Dear Mr. Dorr: By referring to preceding correspondence you will find that a discussion of Lafayette Park road matters, which later terminated in a public hearing in the Secretary's office, re- sulted in his approval of three of the projects shown on the road and trail map formerly approved by the Department on July 26, 1922, namely, two motor roads, one up Cadillac and one to continue past Jordan Pond, and also a horse road around Sargent and Penobsoot Mountains. These he approved because funds were available. He felt that decision on the othern project shown on the may approved July 26, 1922, should be reserved until such time as funds were offered for their construction. These other projects he held temporarily in suspense. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has submitted to the Service a letter, copy of which is attached for your information, In it he states that if the Department is prepared to approve the construction of the horse road connecting at Burnt Bubble with the horse road recently constructed to the west of Eagle Lake, continuing south of Eagle Lake, crossing the Jordan Pond motor road by bridge, thence along the west shore of Bubble Pond by the existing horse trail and southward along the western and southern flanks of The Triad, to a point where it will cross the Jordan Pond road immediately south of Jordan Pond to connect with other horse roads, as shown on the formerly approved map of July 26, 1922, he will contribute the moneys necessary for tha+ purpose. For your use I am attaching a black and white print on which is outlined the proposed location of the road in blue, green and red, depending upon whether it crosses park, reservation, or private lands. This now brings before us the question of our recommending to the Secretary the approval of this project, shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, Before submitting this to the Secretary, however, and in line with his previously expressed desire the Service requests you to bring this project to the attention of the permanent residents of Mt. Desert Island, the representatives of the several village improvement societies, and others who have shown interest in the road and trail development of the island. Please also display the black and white print prominently in your office. COPY February 28, 1927. Dear Mr. Dorr: By referring to preceding correspondence you will find that a discussion of Lafayette Park road matters, which later terminated in a public hearing in the Secretary's office, 20⑉ sulted in his approval of three of the projects shown on the road and trail may formerly approved by the Department on July 26, 1922, namely, two motor roads, one up Cadillac and one to continue past Jordan Pond, and also a horse road around Sargent and Penobsoot Mountains. These he approved because funds were available. He felt that decision on the othern project shown on the map approved July 26, 1922, should be reserved until such time as funds were offered for their construction. These other projects he held temporarily in suspense. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jree has submitted to the Service a letter, copy of which is attached for your information, In it he states that if the Department is prepared to approve the construction of the horse road connecting at Burnt Bubble with the horse road recently constructed to the west of Engle Lake, continuing south of Eagle Lake, crossing the Jordan Pont motor road by bridge, thence along the weet shore of Bubble Pond b the existing horse trail and southward along the western and southern niahks of The Triad, to a point where it will Gross the Jordan Pond road immodiately south of Jordan Pond to connect with other house roads, as shown on the fornerly approved map of July 26, 1922, he will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. For your use I am attaching a trisek and white print on which in outlined the proposed location of the road in blue, green and red, depending upon whether it crosses park, reservation, OF private lands. This now bringa before us the question of our recommending to the Secretary the approval of this project, shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, Before submitting this to the Secretary, however, and in line with his previously expressed desire the Service requests you to bring this project to the attention of the permanent residents of Mt. Desert Island, the and others who have shown interest in the road and trail representatives of the several village improvement societies, development of the island. Please also display the black and white print prominently in your office. -2- I should add that, as Secretary Work leaves about March 13 for an extended western trip which includes Hawaii, the Service desires to lay this matter before him for his decision before he leaves. Kindly, therefore, expedite your report and recommendation. Sincerely yours, (signed) Arno B. Cammerer Assistant Director Supt. George B. Dorr, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. Inclosure 7766. ABC: 1001 I should add that, as Secretary Work leaves about March 13 for an extended weatern trip which includes Hawai2, the Service desires to lay this matter before him for his decision before he leaves. Kindly, therefore, expedite your report and reconmendation. Sincerely yours, (signed) Arno 3. Cannorer Assistant Director Supt. George B. Dorr, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. Inclosure 7766. ABC: 1000 COPY 26 Broadway New York February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette Na- tional Park, one to the North, the other to the South of Bubble Pond, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Pond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,559 feet, making a total of 6,405, feet. If the Department is now prepared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in so far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be builts according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, (Signed) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. COPY 26 Broadway New York February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette Na- tional Park, one to the North, the other to the South of Bubble Pond, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Pond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,559 feet, making a total of 6,405, feet. If the Department is now prepared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in 80 far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be builts according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, (Signed) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. COPY March 4, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A map, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private owners, and, to sminor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Very truly yours, (Signed) George B. Dorr, Supt. COPY March s, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A may, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private owners, and, to minor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Very truly yours, (Signed) George B. Dorr, Supt. At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants and legal voters of the Town of Mount Desert held on the seventh day of March, A. D. 1927, the following resolution was presented and received unanimous passage. WHEREAS a proposition has been made by an interested summer resident of this island to finance the construction of roads in part through Lafayette National Park, to wit:- A road to the South of Bubble Pond around the Triads and connecting with the road at Jordan Pond, and another to the North of Bubble Pond around the Southern end of Eagle Lake and connecting with the road on its Western side. RESOLVED that the construction of such roads will in no degree detract from the rugged attractiveness of the Park but will make its beauties more accessible and greatly enhance the pleasure and convenience of all the public, The Director, National Park Service Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. Approval of the construction of a road to the north of Bubblie Pond March 7, 1927. The Director, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have been informed that one of the Mount Desert Island summer residents has agreed to finance the construction of horse roads or trails partly in Lafayette National Park, in accordance with a black and white print submitted, one road to the South of Bubble Pond and the other to the North of Bubble Pond. I am very familiar with the lay out of the Park and its development program. I believe this will be a great benefit to the Park particularly as the use of horses is increasing materially, and will in no way detract from the Park's natural beauty. Very truly yours, Dictated regred by by Edway COPY 26 Broadway New York February 24, 1927. Director of National Parks, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a map showing in broken colored lines two proposed horse roads lying partly in Lafayette Na- tional Park, one to the North, the other to the South of Bubble Pond, the construction of which was approved by the Department of the Interior in 1922 if my memory serves me correctly. The road to the south of Bubble Pond, which is 18,200 feet in length, passes through Park lands only at two points; at one for a distance of 100 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,960 feet, making a total of 2,060 feet. The road to the north of Bubble Pond, which is 12,050 feet in length, passes through the Park lands in two places; at one for a distance of 4,846 feet, at the other for a distance of 1,559 feet, making a total of 6, 405, feet. If the Department is now prepared to proceed with the construction of these two proposed roads in so far as they go through Lafayette National Park, the roads to be builts according to the same specifications as the other horse roads in Lafayette National Park, I will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. Very respectfully, (Signed) John D. Rockefeller, Jr COPY March 4, 1927. Dear Sir: I have received from the National Park Service the enclosed communication relating to a proposed trail or road in Lafayette National Park and over lands adjoining, and am requested to bring the matter, so far as time permits, to the attention of local representative bodies, and of individuals who have shown their interest. A map, furnished for the purpose by the Service is enclosed under separate cover, showing the proposal and the extent to which lands belonging to the Park, to private owners, and, to aminor extent, to the Trustees of Public Reservations are respectively involved, exhibited by different colors. The Service desires to obtain expression of personal or representative opinion, to lay before the Secretary of the Interior. Very truly yours, (Signed) George B. Dorr, Supt. COPY February 28, 1927. Dear Mr. Dorr: By referring to preceding correspondence you will find that a discussion of Lafayette Park road matters, which later terminated in a public hearing in the Secretary's office, re- sulted in his approval of three of the projects shown on the road and trail map formerly approved by the Department on July 26, 1922, namely, two motor roads, one up Cadillac and one to continue past Jordan Pond, and also a horse road around Sargent and Penobscot Mountains. These he approved because funds were available. He felt that decision on the othern project shown on the map approved July 26, 1922, should be reserved until such time as funds were offered for their construction. These other projects he held temporarily in suspense. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has submitted to the Service a letter, copy of which is attached for your information, In it he states that if the Department is prepared to approve the construction of the horse road connecting at Burnt Bubble with the horse road recently constructed to the west of Eagle Lake, continuing south of Eagle Lake, crossing the Jordan Pond motor road by bridge, thence along the west shore of Bubble Pond by the existing horse trail and southward along the western and southern flanks of The Triad, to a point where it will cross the Jordan Pond road immediately south of Jordan Pond to connect with other horse roads, as shown on the formerly approved map of July 26, 1922, he will contribute the moneys necessary for that purpose. For your use I am attaching a black and white print on which is outlined the proposed location of the road in blue, green and red, depending upon whether it crosses park, reservation, or private lands. This now brings before us the question of our recommending to the Secretary the approval of this project, shown on the approved map of July 26, 1922, Before submitting this to the Secretary, however, and in line with his previously expressed desire the Service requests you to bring this project to the attention of the permanent residents of Mt. Desert Island, the representatives of the several village improvement societies, and others who have shown interest in the road and trail development of the island. Please also display the black and white print prominently in your office. -2- I should add that, as Secretary Work leaves about March 13 for an extended western trip which includes Hawaii, the Service desires to lay this matter before him for his decision before he leaves. Kindly, therefore, expedite your report and recommendation. Sincerely yours, (signed) Arno B. Cammerer Assistant Director Supt. George B. Dorr, Lafayette National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. Inclosure 7766. ABC: MMM March 10, 1927. Mr. Justice Deasy, Hancock House, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear Mr. Deasy: Tour letter in connection with the roads was received. I gave it to Mr. Dorr who will see that it is duly delivered. It was very fine and Mr. Dorr was very much pleased with it. Very truly yours, MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT STATE OF MAINE LUERE B. DEASY ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BAR HARBOR Missay ge we Hearry I an must Know whether gue wants the enclosed letter death to working to or to you of sport all the term between S our 4 6 clock Enging of girl Sour gfr is has without In e w I suppose english is an tay town meeting