The Hermitage, Vinalhaven, ME
Little is known about The Hermitage, but its location is on the western side of the island on Long Cove.
Main Street, Vinalhaven, Me
This image of downtown Vinalhaven can be easily dated, as the first telephone service was established in 1895 and gas lights came to Main Street in 1903.
Waterfront, Vinalhaven, Me
Looking east across Vinalhaven’s harbor one can see in the distance the buildings owned and operated by the Lane-Libby Fisheries Company.
Public Library, Vinalhaven ME
In 1887 Vinalhaven’s first “public library” became a reality, thanks to the generosity of the Bodwell Granite Company, which leased a room, and the granite workers themselves, who donated $118 toward the cost of books and supplies.
Washington School Building, Vinalhaven, Me
Vinalhaven had, at one time, eleven school districts. In 1896, district #4 closed and was relocated to the newly built Washington School.
Power House, Vinalhaven, Me
This power plant, owned and operated by the Vinalhaven Light and Power Company, began operation in 1914.