Bicentennial-Sedgwick in Photos Old and New (HOM.27)

Power Point presentation created by Catharine Marston in collaboration with the 1963 Bicentennial Committee. Includes early and more recent photos of Sedgwick homes and buildings.

Sedgwick in Pictures Old and New

The Sedgwick Bicentennial Committee presents: Sedgwick in Pictures Old and New

Pictures assembled and projected in 1963 by Fred and Catharine Marston

Pictures assembled and projected in 1963 by Fred and Catharine Marston. Views of Sedgwick have been loaned by the following: Mrs. Linwood Leighton, Mrs. Kenneth Allen, Miss Ruth Sargent, Mr. Frederick A. Sweet, Mrs. Walter Clement, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Horace Means, Mrs. Horace Wardwell, Jr., Mrs. Charles Foster, Mrs. Paul H. Neese, Mr. Albert Billings, Mr. Harold Keeman, Mr. Lyman Gray, Mr. Eugene Allen, Mrs. Frederic Cole, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Mrs. Ralph Harding, Mr. Jay Small, Mrs. Havlah Hawkins, Mrs. Robert Paine, and the Sargentville Library

EARLY HOMES

The Robert Byard Homestead on Byard’sPoint was one of the earliest frame houses.
The Robert Byard Homestead on Byard’sPoint was one of the earliest frame houses.
A more recent view of the Homestead built by Robert Byard. The Harwoods lived there for many years.
A more recent view of the Homestead built by Robert Byard. The Harwoods lived there for many years.
Byard Homestead in the 1960s. This house is on your right as you cross the bridge to Little Deer Isle. It is now obscured by trees and undergrowth.
Byard Homestead in the 1960s. This house is on your right as you cross the bridge to Little Deer Isle. It is now obscured by trees and undergrowth.
Byard Homestead in the 1960s. This house is on your right as you cross the bridge to Little Deer Isle. The bridge repairs of 2010-2012 involved extensive use of this property.
Byard Homestead in the 1960s. This house is on your right as you cross the bridge to Little Deer Isle. The bridge repairs of 2010-2012 involved extensive use of this property.
In 1793 the town voted to build a home for a new minister on land bought of Benjamin Friend. Daniel Merrill’s home in this early photo is now nicely fixed up as the headquarters of the Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society.
In 1793 the town voted to build a home for a new minister on land bought of Benjamin Friend. Daniel Merrill’s home in this early photo is now nicely fixed up as the headquarters of the Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society.
The Daniel Merrill House before it was restored.
The Daniel Merrill House before it was restored.
The Merrill House has been restored and is now the Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society. Notice that the hearse house, on the right, has been added.
The Merrill House has been restored and is now the Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society. Notice that the hearse house, on the right, has been added.
In North Sedgwick Benjamin Friend built the original house which was enlarged and changed in the years after 1790. In 1796 he sold it to David Thurston who called it Meadowbrook Farm and it remained in the Thurston family for many years. Family lore says that the Thurston family arrived by way of Blue Hill Falls, bringing their earthly goods by barge across the Salt Pond to the huge open area now called the Great Meadow.
In North Sedgwick Benjamin Friend built the original house which was enlarged and changed in the years after 1790. In 1796 he sold it to David Thurston who called it Meadowbrook Farm and it remained in the Thurston family for many years. Family lore says that the Thurston family arrived by way of Blue Hill Falls, bringing their earthly goods by barge across the Salt Pond to the huge open area now called the Great Meadow.
Another view of the Friend/Thurston house. There now are extensive hedges in front of the house
Another view of the Friend/Thurston house. There now are extensive hedges in front of the house
Mr. Friend had 11 children. As was the custom, many of them settled down and built their homes near their parents. This house on the North Sedgwick Road was one of the Friend houses. There are now trees in front.
Mr. Friend had 11 children. As was the custom, many of them settled down and built their homes near their parents. This house on the North Sedgwick Road was one of the Friend houses. There are now trees in front.
When the first proprietors petitioned for a grant of land, they saidit was getting crowded in MA and they wanted more land for themselves and their sons.Daniel Morgan, a proprietor of the town, sailed into the Benjamin River and picked out a home-site on top of Means Hill.
When the first proprietors petitioned for a grant of land, they saidit was getting crowded in MA and they wanted more land for themselves and their sons.Daniel Morgan, a proprietor of the town, sailed into the Benjamin River and picked out a home-site on top of Means Hill.
The Daniel Morgan home. After living in a log cabin for a time he built his home of virgin pine cut on his own land. The house was originally 3 stories tall and now belongs to the Waites.
The Daniel Morgan home. After living in a log cabin for a time he built his home of virgin pine cut on his own land. The house was originally 3 stories tall and now belongs to the Waites.
Daniel Morgan Jr. lived here.
Daniel Morgan Jr. lived here.
The Daniel Morgan Jr. house
The Daniel Morgan Jr. house
The Morgan house has changed a great deal since the 1960s.
The Morgan house has changed a great deal since the 1960s.
The Means Homestead was built in 1790 and was owned by John and Mary Means.
The Means Homestead was built in 1790 and was owned by John and Mary Means.
The Means Homestead in 1963
The Means Homestead in 1963
Another Means house was just at the foot of Means Hill.
Another Means house was just at the foot of Means Hill.
A 1960s view of the second Means house.
A 1960s view of the second Means house.
David Carlton, an original proprietor who was very active in town affairs, built “The Willows” in 1802
David Carlton, an original proprietor who was very active in town affairs, built “The Willows” in 1802
In the early 20th century this house was locally referred to as the “old Carlton place”
In the early 20th century this house was locally referred to as the “old Carlton place”
The Carlton house is now the home of Jennifer and John Ellsworth.
The Carlton house is now the home of Jennifer and John Ellsworth.
Joseph Eaton swapped a house he owned on Deer Isle for this one and moved here in 1804. A later owner, Herbert Dority, made changes.
Joseph Eaton swapped a house he owned on Deer Isle for this one and moved here in 1804. A later owner, Herbert Dority, made changes.
Joseph Eaton’s son, Deacon John Eaton, built close by his father in about 1800. Notice the young trees on Maple Drive.
Joseph Eaton’s son, Deacon John Eaton, built close by his father in about 1800. Notice the young trees on Maple Drive.
Eaton sold the house to Henry Sargent in 1872 who made many Victorian additions.
Eaton sold the house to Henry Sargent in 1872 who made many Victorian additions.
A 1960s view of Maple Drive
A 1960s view of Maple Drive
Thomas Cole moved into this house in September of 1829.
Thomas Cole moved into this house in September of 1829.
This is an older view of the Thomas Cole house but the roof line looks about the same. Note the oxen pulling a road grader on “the highway.”
This is an older view of the Thomas Cole house but the roof line looks about the same. Note the oxen pulling a road grader on “the highway.”
This house, located to the left Sargentville Library and currently belonging to Mark Eply, has a fascinating history. The ell containing the kitchen and dining room was built back in the woods during the American Revolution to escape raiding parties along the coast. It was later moved to its current location and more was added to it. Several of these houses were built in the woods at a spot called Lazy Corner where woodsmen met for lunch.
This house, located to the left Sargentville Library and currently belonging to Mark Eply, has a fascinating history. The ell containing the kitchen and dining room was built back in the woods during the American Revolution to escape raiding parties along the coast. It was later moved to its current location and more was added to it. Several of these houses were built in the woods at a spot called Lazy Corner where woodsmen met for lunch.
Another house moved from Lazy Corner was Chandler Bowden’s which is just down from the chapel and across from Ben Webb’s.
Another house moved from Lazy Corner was Chandler Bowden’s which is just down from the chapel and across from Ben Webb’s.
Wyer G. Sargent moved here from Birchland (currently Brooklin) where his father had settled and built this home in 1837. The small building in front was his first store. This was the center of Sargentville village at the time as shown in the 1859 photo. The store was later moved across the road and is now part of Butch Gray’s property.
Wyer G. Sargent moved here from Birchland (currently Brooklin) where his father had settled and built this home in 1837. The small building in front was his first store. This was the center of Sargentville village at the time as shown in the 1859 photo. The store was later moved across the road and is now part of Butch Gray’s property.
In 1868 W.G. Sargent made the house two stories by lifting the building and putting a first floor under it.
In 1868 W.G. Sargent made the house two stories by lifting the building and putting a first floor under it.
Dr. Sweet bought the house in 1902 and Annie Conaway and her son David, Dr. Sweet’s descendants, live there today.
Dr. Sweet bought the house in 1902 and Annie Conaway and her son David, Dr. Sweet’s descendants, live there today.
The Francis Billings home, later belonging to Dr. and Mrs. W. L. France, may also have been moved here from Lazy Corner. The property now belongs to Ann Hoagland.
The Francis Billings home, later belonging to Dr. and Mrs. W. L. France, may also have been moved here from Lazy Corner. The property now belongs to Ann Hoagland.
A 1960s view of the Francis Billings home.
A 1960s view of the Francis Billings home.
This house, built by Samuel Jordan in 1790, was originally a two story house. When he thought the taxes were too high he “cut the house down.”
This house, built by Samuel Jordan in 1790, was originally a two story house. When he thought the taxes were too high he “cut the house down.”
The Samuel Jordan house is located next to the home of Jan and David Anderson.
The Samuel Jordan house is located next to the home of Jan and David Anderson.
Wines and Mary Sargent Milliken lived here. Mary was Wyer G. Sargent’s sister.
Wines and Mary Sargent Milliken lived here. Mary was Wyer G. Sargent’s sister.
In this 1963 photo the Milliken house is partially torn down and you can glimpse the emerging new house where Ben Webb currently lives.
In this 1963 photo the Milliken house is partially torn down and you can glimpse the emerging new house where Ben Webb currently lives.
Samuel Billings built this house in 1820. This is currently at the corner of Reach and Caterpillar Hill Roads. It belongs to Sylvia Wardwell, a direct descendant.
Samuel Billings built this house in 1820. This is currently at the corner of Reach and Caterpillar Hill Roads. It belongs to Sylvia Wardwell, a direct descendant.
Samuel Billings built this house for his daughter, Nancy Wood.
Samuel Billings built this house for his daughter, Nancy Wood.
The home of Samuel Billing’s daughter Nancy Wood is still owned by descendants, the Chatto family.
The home of Samuel Billing’s daughter Nancy Wood is still owned by descendants, the Chatto family.
This is an early picture of the Groves Eaton house built in 1866.
This is an early picture of the Groves Eaton house built in 1866.
The Groves Eaton house in 1963. Across the street is a Gower home now belonging to Bob and Nancy Hitchcock.
The Groves Eaton house in 1963. Across the street is a Gower home now belonging to Bob and Nancy Hitchcock.
The home of Bob and Nancy Hitchcock.
The home of Bob and Nancy Hitchcock.
Three houses in the heart of Sargentville , all in a row, were built from the same plans by William Haskell Sargent. One is the Sargent house built in 1843 for Captain Jasper Sargent. This is a very early view of the home showing bare rocky pastures and the W. G. Sargent store across the road.
Three houses in the heart of Sargentville , all in a row, were built from the same plans by William Haskell Sargent. One is the Sargent house built in 1843 for Captain Jasper Sargent. This is a very early view of the home showing bare rocky pastures and the W. G. Sargent store across the road.
Another is the 1846 Gower homestead which has changed from the original design in significant ways This is the Gower house with the carriage house to the left.
Another is the 1846 Gower homestead which has changed from the original design in significant ways This is the Gower house with the carriage house to the left.
The carriage house was passed to a Gower daughter, was remodeled and evolved into a separate house.
The carriage house was passed to a Gower daughter, was remodeled and evolved into a separate house.
And the third is the home which was built by Abel Sawyer in 1847 It is still owned by the Simmons family, Abel and Martha Sawyer’s descendants. A porch has been added but other than that, the house design has not been altered.
And the third is the home which was built by Abel Sawyer in 1847 It is still owned by the Simmons family, Abel and Martha Sawyer’s descendants. A porch has been added but other than that, the house design has not been altered.

SOME OF SEDGWICK’S IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS

The first church built in 1789 stood east of the Benjamin River. The second, built in 1794, was cut down in size (so it wasn’t so tall) and serves today as our Town House.
The first church built in 1789 stood east of the Benjamin River. The second, built in 1794, was cut down in size (so it wasn’t so tall) and serves today as our Town House.
The present Baptist church was built in 1837
The present Baptist church was built in 1837
The beautiful and classic interior of the Baptist church.
The beautiful and classic interior of the Baptist church.
Sedgwick High School, now a private home, graduated its first class in 1918.
Sedgwick High School, now a private home, graduated its first class in 1918.
The Sedgwick Library
The Sedgwick Library
The Sargentville Library was built in 1905 with money raised by local folks and by Lida Harkness, a summer visitor and relative of Ann Conaway, who was very supportive of the library and town. Prior to that time the library had been in the sitting room of Dora Currier.
The Sargentville Library was built in 1905 with money raised by local folks and by Lida Harkness, a summer visitor and relative of Ann Conaway, who was very supportive of the library and town. Prior to that time the library had been in the sitting room of Dora Currier.
The Sargentville Chapel was built in 1891. Originally the door opened to the side. Now it opens toward Reach Road.
The Sargentville Chapel was built in 1891. Originally the door opened to the side. Now it opens toward Reach Road.
The North Sedgwick Baptist Church was built in 1845. The building just behind it was a schoolhouse.
The North Sedgwick Baptist Church was built in 1845. The building just behind it was a schoolhouse.

MOVING IN AND OUT BY WATER

Here is a busy Sedgwick Village in the early 20th century. At one time everything that moved in or out of town, people or goods, did so by water. There was great activity at the water front where schooners and steamboats landed and picked up their freight.
Here is a busy Sedgwick Village in the early 20th century. At one time everything that moved in or out of town, people or goods, did so by water. There was great activity at the water front where schooners and steamboats landed and picked up their freight.
This view of the Sedgwick Wharf at Carter’s Point shows a stage coach on the wharf and Hosea Phillips cottage in the field.
This view of the Sedgwick Wharf at Carter’s Point shows a stage coach on the wharf and Hosea Phillips cottage in the field.
A coal wharf in the Benjamin River about where the town Dock is now
A coal wharf in the Benjamin River about where the town Dock is now
The Smith Brothers wharves in Sedgwick Village now serve other functions but are still recognizable.
The Smith Brothers wharves in Sedgwick Village now serve other functions but are still recognizable.
The Sargentville Wharf, built in about the 1880s. You can see an Eastern Steamship boat leaving for Deer Isle. Since there was no causeway, you could still sail across the bar at high tide.
The Sargentville Wharf, built in about the 1880s. You can see an Eastern Steamship boat leaving for Deer Isle. Since there was no causeway, you could still sail across the bar at high tide.
Here are several views of the Sargentville shore, all were W. G. Sargent buildings serving various functions
Here are several views of the Sargentville shore, all were W. G. Sargent buildings serving various functions
Clam and fish wharfs. Remains of the foundations can still be seen at Pleasant Cove along the Shore Road.
Clam and fish wharfs. Remains of the foundations can still be seen at Pleasant Cove along the Shore Road.
Boats of the Eastern Steamship lines at the steamer wharf
Boats of the Eastern Steamship lines at the steamer wharf
Right to left---Steamboat wharf, coal wharf and fish wharf
Right to left---Steamboat wharf, coal wharf and fish wharf
J. T. Morse at the steamboat wharf. This was the steamboat wharf and coal wharf which was gone soon after 1925 when they began shipping coal by land routes.
J. T. Morse at the steamboat wharf. This was the steamboat wharf and coal wharf which was gone soon after 1925 when they began shipping coal by land routes.
By 1960 only two buildings were left. The steamboat wharf building had been moved vertical to the shore and had become a crabmeat and lobster company. On the left in this photo from the 1950s, is the one remaining canning factory.
By 1960 only two buildings were left. The steamboat wharf building had been moved vertical to the shore and had become a crabmeat and lobster company. On the left in this photo from the 1950s, is the one remaining canning factory.
In 1973 the Wenigmanns demolished the old wharf and built a new home and dock.
In 1973 the Wenigmanns demolished the old wharf and built a new home and dock.
This is the result in 1973.
This is the result in 1973.
The old canning factory building, moved to the shore in 1925, became the summer home of Diana and David Wood in 1961. In the 1950s three other buildings, the coal wharf and two commercial buildings were removed. Diana is a Sargent descendant
The old canning factory building, moved to the shore in 1925, became the summer home of Diana and David Wood in 1961. In the 1950s three other buildings, the coal wharf and two commercial buildings were removed. Diana is a Sargent descendant
This is the wharf at West Sedgwick on the Bagaduce with a schooner loading wood
This is the wharf at West Sedgwick on the Bagaduce with a schooner loading wood
The wharf on the Bagaduce
The wharf on the Bagaduce
At that spot in the 1960s, the Bagaduce Lunch
At that spot in the 1960s, the Bagaduce Lunch
A schooner loading paving stone at the Benjamin River
A schooner loading paving stone at the Benjamin River
A 3 masted schooner ready for launching in Pleasant Cove along the Shore Road. According to Phillip Sargent nine ships, two three masters and the rest two masters, were built here between June 1848 and October, 1882.
A 3 masted schooner ready for launching in Pleasant Cove along the Shore Road. According to Phillip Sargent nine ships, two three masters and the rest two masters, were built here between June 1848 and October, 1882.
In 1963 there was the new "Mary Day"
In 1963 there was the new "Mary Day"
Aboard the "Mary Day"
Aboard the "Mary Day"
The “Mary Day”
The “Mary Day”

BUSINESS IN GENERAL

Mills were very important for cutting wood and grinding grain. Here is Allen’s Mill in North Sedgwick in 1908.
Mills were very important for cutting wood and grinding grain. Here is Allen’s Mill in North Sedgwick in 1908.
The mill in Sedgwick near the bridge was powered by the changing tides.
The mill in Sedgwick near the bridge was powered by the changing tides.
Grist mill on the brook at the Shore Road in Sargentville--behind W.G. Sargent’s Store.
Grist mill on the brook at the Shore Road in Sargentville--behind W.G. Sargent’s Store.
Another view of the grist mill.
Another view of the grist mill.
There was once a silver mine at Byard’s Point. The building burned one night during an electrical storm. Presumably it was struck by lightning.
There was once a silver mine at Byard’s Point. The building burned one night during an electrical storm. Presumably it was struck by lightning.
The silver mine with Ned Currier and James Byard in front.
The silver mine with Ned Currier and James Byard in front.
The shaft of the silver mine was a familiar sight for many years. One chimney was used in the Gay mansion, the huge summer cottage which was built at the highest point of Byard’s Point. It burned down Oct. 12, 1975, and the two Sexton homes were eventually built in the original location of the silver mine.
The shaft of the silver mine was a familiar sight for many years. One chimney was used in the Gay mansion, the huge summer cottage which was built at the highest point of Byard’s Point. It burned down Oct. 12, 1975, and the two Sexton homes were eventually built in the original location of the silver mine.
The clam packing factory in the 1950s. After the steamboats stopped coming, the wharf at Sargentville was used for packing clams.
The clam packing factory in the 1950s. After the steamboats stopped coming, the wharf at Sargentville was used for packing clams.
The Bay State Crabmeat Company operated at the wharf for a short while in the 1950s.
The Bay State Crabmeat Company operated at the wharf for a short while in the 1950s.
Now this wharf has been replaced.
Now this wharf has been replaced.
There were several blacksmith shops in Sedgwick. This one was located between Mrs. Cousins and Mrs. Choate near the former Sedgwick Store.
There were several blacksmith shops in Sedgwick. This one was located between Mrs. Cousins and Mrs. Choate near the former Sedgwick Store.
John Allen’s blacksmith shop is currently serving as Horace Wardwell’s shop.
John Allen’s blacksmith shop is currently serving as Horace Wardwell’s shop.
One of the largest ice cutting and shipping companies in the country was the Maine Lake Ice Company, always referred to locally as simply “the ice works”.
One of the largest ice cutting and shipping companies in the country was the Maine Lake Ice Company, always referred to locally as simply “the ice works”.
Ice was cut on Walker’s Pond and carried by endless chain to large storehouses. Photo taken from Walker Pond
Ice was cut on Walker’s Pond and carried by endless chain to large storehouses. Photo taken from Walker Pond
Blocks of ice moving up to the storage houses.
Blocks of ice moving up to the storage houses.
The ice storage houses were in between Walker Pond and the Punch Bowl on Eggemoggin Reach
The ice storage houses were in between Walker Pond and the Punch Bowl on Eggemoggin Reach
The machines that powered the equipment and lights. Artificial refrigeration put the ice works out of business in 1912-1913.
The machines that powered the equipment and lights. Artificial refrigeration put the ice works out of business in 1912-1913.
In summer the ice was shipped out from deep water wharves at the Punch Bowl on Eggemoggin Reach.
In summer the ice was shipped out from deep water wharves at the Punch Bowl on Eggemoggin Reach.
Today you can still see the granite wharves where ice was loaded onto the schooners, but nothing else.
Today you can still see the granite wharves where ice was loaded onto the schooners, but nothing else.
Building of the bridge to Deer Isle in 1937-38 had an enormous impact on the economy in terms of employment then, and of course, greatly affected the entire region.
Building of the bridge to Deer Isle in 1937-38 had an enormous impact on the economy in terms of employment then, and of course, greatly affected the entire region.
Some of the equipment used in building the Deer Isle Bridge. The old clam wharf and canning factory were used during bridge construction
Some of the equipment used in building the Deer Isle Bridge. The old clam wharf and canning factory were used during bridge construction
Building the Deer Isle Bridge
Building the Deer Isle Bridge
Building the Deer Isle Bridge
Building the Deer Isle Bridge
A 1960s photo of the completed Deer Isle Bridge
A 1960s photo of the completed Deer Isle Bridge

INNS

Traveler’s Home stood where the Sedgwick Post Office used to be. This Inn burned. Jon Woodward currently lives to the right.
Traveler’s Home stood where the Sedgwick Post Office used to be. This Inn burned. Jon Woodward currently lives to the right.
In the 1960s this building built on the original site of the Traveler’s Inn became a store
In the 1960s this building built on the original site of the Traveler’s Inn became a store
Looking across the street from the site of the Traveler’s Inn
Looking across the street from the site of the Traveler’s Inn
To the right of the Sedgwick store was this home of Mr. Henry Small.
To the right of the Sedgwick store was this home of Mr. Henry Small.
This home became Small’s Inn which burned in 1901.
This home became Small’s Inn which burned in 1901.
This former inn is currently a private home
This former inn is currently a private home
This is the Oakland House. Its first four rooms were built very early, probably before the Revolution. Until very recently it served as an active inn and the property is still owned by descendants of the original owners.
This is the Oakland House. Its first four rooms were built very early, probably before the Revolution. Until very recently it served as an active inn and the property is still owned by descendants of the original owners.
The Oakland House
The Oakland House
The Sargent House became an inn. At the left you can see the livery stable and part of the Jasper Sargent Store which stood between the Simmons and Sargent houses.
The Sargent House became an inn. At the left you can see the livery stable and part of the Jasper Sargent Store which stood between the Simmons and Sargent houses.
Here is the Sargent House more recently.
Here is the Sargent House more recently.
Rock Hill House was an inn run by the Keemans. It is now the home of Robert and Rada Starkey.
Rock Hill House was an inn run by the Keemans. It is now the home of Robert and Rada Starkey.
As Rock Hill once was—part of the building at the right was an old barn. It is said that Andrew Cooper had a blacksmith shop there and the Sons of Temperance met there.
As Rock Hill once was—part of the building at the right was an old barn. It is said that Andrew Cooper had a blacksmith shop there and the Sons of Temperance met there.

STORES

The Byard and Herrick Store, later the Smith Brother’s Store
The Byard and Herrick Store, later the Smith Brother’s Store
The Smith Brother’s building in the 1960s. In the 1970s it was the dance studio of Dolly LaTour.
The Smith Brother’s building in the 1960s. In the 1970s it was the dance studio of Dolly LaTour.
An old view of Sedgwick village showing the wharves behind the store.
An old view of Sedgwick village showing the wharves behind the store.
A more recent view.
A more recent view.
W. G. Sargent store with the Post-Office on the right. You can see the mail truck, and people on the steps waiting for the mail to be sorted.
W. G. Sargent store with the Post-Office on the right. You can see the mail truck, and people on the steps waiting for the mail to be sorted.
This is the way W. G. Sargent store orders were taken and delivered in earlier days
This is the way W. G. Sargent store orders were taken and delivered in earlier days
The bakery (right) and bowling alley (left) built over the brook next to Gigi and Joe Gray’s home.
The bakery (right) and bowling alley (left) built over the brook next to Gigi and Joe Gray’s home.
Ned Currier’s store was across from the Paine’s but you may recognize it as a familiar sight on the hill next to the Eggemoggin Baptist Church.
Ned Currier’s store was across from the Paine’s but you may recognize it as a familiar sight on the hill next to the Eggemoggin Baptist Church.
Mrs. Thwaite’s store, built in 1885, stood at the corner where one turns right on Route 15 to go to the bridge.
Mrs. Thwaite’s store, built in 1885, stood at the corner where one turns right on Route 15 to go to the bridge.
A 1960s view of the building that was Mrs. Thwaite’s store
A 1960s view of the building that was Mrs. Thwaite’s store
John Paris’ store in Sedgwick
John Paris’ store in Sedgwick
Dave’s Grocery as it looked in 1963, later the Sedgwick Grocery, now a private home
Dave’s Grocery as it looked in 1963, later the Sedgwick Grocery, now a private home
The Grange in North Sedgwick had a store in it owned by G.M. Allen
The Grange in North Sedgwick had a store in it owned by G.M. Allen
aptain Jasper N. Sargent’s store, now torn down, was attached to the Sargent House and next to the Simmons.
aptain Jasper N. Sargent’s store, now torn down, was attached to the Sargent House and next to the Simmons.
The center building is R.M. Buckminster’s store where Traveler’s Home once stood.
The center building is R.M. Buckminster’s store where Traveler’s Home once stood.
Jim Snow and his cart, a moving store. The meat was slaughtered in North Sedgwick and peddled by cart.
Jim Snow and his cart, a moving store. The meat was slaughtered in North Sedgwick and peddled by cart.

OVERALL VIEWS

Looking east toward Brooklin across the Benjamin River
Looking east toward Brooklin across the Benjamin River
Street scene in Sedgwick village showing the Cavendish House and sidewalks
Street scene in Sedgwick village showing the Cavendish House and sidewalks
Front view of the Cavendish house
Front view of the Cavendish house
This photo is looking across to Byard’s Point from the main road in Sargentville, Hiram Harding’s house white in the distance and Settler’s Rest clearly visible on the left.
This photo is looking across to Byard’s Point from the main road in Sargentville, Hiram Harding’s house white in the distance and Settler’s Rest clearly visible on the left.
Sargentville main street: store, bowling alley and bakery. Upper left is George Grindle’s, now Emily Webb’s. Gigi and Joe Gray’s is to the left.
Sargentville main street: store, bowling alley and bakery. Upper left is George Grindle’s, now Emily Webb’s. Gigi and Joe Gray’s is to the left.
The center of Sargentville after autos came to town
The center of Sargentville after autos came to town
Autos in front of the store
Autos in front of the store
Brook Haven, the fruit and ice cream store. The door at this end opened into the ice cream parlor where one sat at little round metal tables to be served dishes of ice cream. Later the door went into the post office and the store was Rollie Gray’s, now Butch Gray’s home and workshop.
Brook Haven, the fruit and ice cream store. The door at this end opened into the ice cream parlor where one sat at little round metal tables to be served dishes of ice cream. Later the door went into the post office and the store was Rollie Gray’s, now Butch Gray’s home and workshop.
This was at Camp Stream, West Sedgwick at the time. Evangelical religious tent meetings were being held. It was just beyond Gray’s Corner where Route 15 turns right for Blue Hill.
This was at Camp Stream, West Sedgwick at the time. Evangelical religious tent meetings were being held. It was just beyond Gray’s Corner where Route 15 turns right for Blue Hill.
Looking west along the same road in the 1960s.
Looking west along the same road in the 1960s.
Looking across Camp Stream to the highway-1960s
Looking across Camp Stream to the highway-1960s
The bridge and mill race on the Bagaduce, where Brooksville and Sedgwick meet.
The bridge and mill race on the Bagaduce, where Brooksville and Sedgwick meet.
Allen’s hills in North Sedgwick, now blueberry land
Allen’s hills in North Sedgwick, now blueberry land
Looking down into Parker Billing’s pasture toward the Reach. Settler’s Rest is to the right. Parker Billings home, which burned, was across the road from Rock Hill, now the home of Robert and Rada Starkey.
Looking down into Parker Billing’s pasture toward the Reach. Settler’s Rest is to the right. Parker Billings home, which burned, was across the road from Rock Hill, now the home of Robert and Rada Starkey.

HOW DID PEOPLE GET THEMSELVES AND GOODS AROUND WITHIN THE PENINSULA AND BEYOND

The people of this town have always managed to go where they needed and wanted to, though the means used have varied over the years and the time involved has changed greatly by comparison with today. First there were sailing vessels.
The people of this town have always managed to go where they needed and wanted to, though the means used have varied over the years and the time involved has changed greatly by comparison with today. First there were sailing vessels.
Then there were the passenger steamers. Here are photos of several along with a group waiting for the boat to Rockland. At Rockland they changed to the Boston boat with staterooms for the overnight trip to Boston and elaborate meals served in the dining room.
Then there were the passenger steamers. Here are photos of several along with a group waiting for the boat to Rockland. At Rockland they changed to the Boston boat with staterooms for the overnight trip to Boston and elaborate meals served in the dining room.
The steamer Pemaquid
The steamer Pemaquid
A steamboat passing Pumpkin Island
A steamboat passing Pumpkin Island
The steamer City of Rockland
The steamer City of Rockland
The J.T. Morse
The J.T. Morse
Waiting for the boat. Harding’s sail loft was once in a building between the steamer wharf and Pleasant Cove and later was in the main steamer wharf building.
Waiting for the boat. Harding’s sail loft was once in a building between the steamer wharf and Pleasant Cove and later was in the main steamer wharf building.
Waiting for the boat at the steamboat wharf
Waiting for the boat at the steamboat wharf
A steamboat leaving the wharf.
A steamboat leaving the wharf.
Buckboard rides were very popular at the turn of the century. Parties might go to Blue Hill for a picnic. That was a full day’s trip.
Buckboard rides were very popular at the turn of the century. Parties might go to Blue Hill for a picnic. That was a full day’s trip.
A stylish rig
A stylish rig
In winter they traveled by sleigh or in pungs. The horses were shaggy with their winter coats.
In winter they traveled by sleigh or in pungs. The horses were shaggy with their winter coats.
The first auto in town and the second in Hancock County was Charles Foster’s Stanley Steamer.
The first auto in town and the second in Hancock County was Charles Foster’s Stanley Steamer.
A group with Model Ts
A group with Model Ts
They didn’t go very fast over roads like these and there was plenty of dust. Looking toward Townhouse Hill in North Sedgwick with the Cousins on the left.
They didn’t go very fast over roads like these and there was plenty of dust. Looking toward Townhouse Hill in North Sedgwick with the Cousins on the left.
Some still preferred older modes of transportation
Some still preferred older modes of transportation
Before the Deer isle Bridge Charles Scott’s ferry carried cars and people across the Reach to Deer Isle.
Before the Deer isle Bridge Charles Scott’s ferry carried cars and people across the Reach to Deer Isle.
Later there was a bus from Bangor to Deer Isle and Stonington that stopped in Sargentville after the bridge and causeway were built.
Later there was a bus from Bangor to Deer Isle and Stonington that stopped in Sargentville after the bridge and causeway were built.
George Higgins’ oxen were effective in pulling heavy loads
George Higgins’ oxen were effective in pulling heavy loads
Hauling lumber past Francis Billings’ house, now Ann Hoagland’s home. Rufus Hinkley, Dr. France and Horace Eaton are in the picture.
Hauling lumber past Francis Billings’ house, now Ann Hoagland’s home. Rufus Hinkley, Dr. France and Horace Eaton are in the picture.
When Evie Kimball Barbour had this building moved, everyone turned out to see it going through the village.
When Evie Kimball Barbour had this building moved, everyone turned out to see it going through the village.
Here is the building moving past Parker Billings house (which burned) to finally reach the spot to the right of the library where the front of the old building is now the back of the home owned by the LaCasse family .
Here is the building moving past Parker Billings house (which burned) to finally reach the spot to the right of the library where the front of the old building is now the back of the home owned by the LaCasse family .