blog : local history
Cleaning the Attic
January 23, 2011
Rob Golding's sister, Amy Alice Tucker, was herself a creative story teller and an avid writer of short stories and poems. In a diary entry dated, September 1, 1933, Amy writes that she returned to her childhood home to help her sister-in-law, Jane, clean the attic.
First Settlers
November 4, 2010
Though we never met Robert Golding, he helped give us a glimpse of what life was like on our farm. A local legend; Rob was a hunter, guide, woodsman, farmer and gifted storyteller. His friend, Archie Stewart documented through movies and audio reels hunting and fishing expeditions and Rob telling his stories. They are archived at Northeast Historic Film and the Maine Folklife Center.
The Old Apple Orchard
October 26, 2010
When looking to buy a new home in Maine, one feature our broker neglected to mention about this property was its grove of heirloom apple trees. We were pleased to discover them struggling amidst the white pine and ash that had sprouted up around them. This orchard had been pretty much been taking care of itself for who knows how many years - all the while faithfully producing apples.
The News
October 21, 2010
This old house of ours has got us busy this fall! We've been taking advantage of all the last of these beautiful sunny fall days to refurbish most of our 26 windows and storms - getting the house ready for winter. So, there has been scant time for blog posts.
My Perennial Garden (Part 2)
September 24, 2010
My garden was inspired in part by many I had read about or visited. One part English garden from my time spent in London (studying photography) and traveling through Europe; one part country garden from my Long Island and Maine experiences; one part California garden from years spent combing the state while assisting a friend who was a nature and wildlife photographer.
The Honeysuckle Vine
July 9, 2010
Prominent in many old photos are Mary Golding's plantings, one had not been so lucky. A large climbing vine, on the south side of the house; between the dining room and kitchen windows. It's there as early as 1910 - as late as the 1950's - gone by the 1970's. Such a distinguishing feature - we thought of putting it back. Old photos however, gave us few clues as to what kind of vine it was.
Kendall Farm Cottages
June 25, 2010
Just a short walk across our north field and through a line of trees, you find yourself at one of Downeast Maine's best kept secrets - Kendall Farm. Two wonderful cottages, Watercress and Wildflower, built in the 1920's are maintained and rented by their current steward, Georgiana Kendall - who carries on a family tradition.
Old and New
June 2, 2010
There is precious history woven into the fabric of an old home. Though we prefer to keep as much original material as possible, total preservation is not always practical or economical. This is often a sad reality while working on antique buildings. Renovation, even at its best, requires a little bit of letting go.
The Old Fireplace
May 26, 2010
Prior to the "deconstruction" phase of our Eastport kitchen renovation we hammered out a plan for the new room with our client. Creating a brand new kitchen in an antique home requires special consideration. It has to function efficiently, respond to the needs and conveniences of contemporary living - yet somehow connect with kitchens past. In this case a past that spanned nearly 200 years.
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