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Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. The park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres along the coast of Maine, including Mount Desert Island, Schoodic Peninsula, Isle au Haut, and outer islands that total 60 miles of coastline. There are 33 miles of scenic motor roads, 45 miles of carriage roads, and more than 150 miles of hiking trails.Acadia was initially designated Sieur de Monts National Monument by proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, then renamed and redesignated Lafayette National Park in 1919. The park was renamed Acadia National Park in 1929.
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The Future of Mount Desert Island Report, 1928
A report by landscape architect Charles W. Eliot on the conservation of nature and the character of Mount Desert Island. The report features maps and photographs. People Mentioned: Gist Blair, Parker Corning, George B. Dorr, Charles S. Fr…
Souvenir Plate
Cobalt blue painted birds eye view with images of Sieur De Mont, Thunder Hole, Balance Rock, and Great Head on the circumference.
W.H. Ballard Print
Framed black and white print of a W.H. Ballard photograph depicting ocean wave crashing over rocks.
Lafayette National Park Road Construction Hearing Speakers List, undated
A list of the names of individuals speaking during the hearing before the Secretary of the Interior on roads in Lafayette National Park on March 26, 1924. People Mentioned: Hubert Work, Arno B. Cammerer, John Edward Nelson, George Wharton…
Blue Balance Rock Trinket Dish
Small star shaped trinket dish with braided sides and gilded edges with an illustration of Balance Rock on the bottom.
Acadia National Park Pennant
Yellow pennant with orange trim, a map of Mt. Desert Island, and an illustration of a sailboat and seagulls.
New Roads on Mount Desert Island Petition, c. March 26, 1924
A petition by Frank B. Rowell to collect signatures of those opposed to planned road construction in Lafayette National Park. The petition is to be presented at a hearing in Washington, D.C. on the matter of the road projects. People Ment…
Great Head Photograph
A large format photo of Great Head in Acadia National Park taken by Marion Rich, a Bar Harbor photographer.
Engraving of The Ovens
Framed engraving depicting The Ovens and surrounding cliff formations.
