George B. Dorr, called the father of Acadia National Park, supported the idea both through donations of land and through advocacy at the state and federal levels. Local legend has it that Mr. Dorr went swimming everyday of the year in his outdoor saltwater pool, even in the winter. The remains of the family residence, Old Farm, at Compass Harbor in Bar Harbor, are part of Acadia National Park today. He never married; instead he focused his time, energy, and intellect on preserving the natural beauty of his beloved island. Over four decades he worked tirelessly to acquire tracts of land for protection. He persuaded and cajoled others to give land or funds with which to acquire them, and he gave several parcels of his own. Below are photos of George B. Dorr artifacts from the Bar Harbor Historical Society and a link to a biographical PDF from the Parks website. nps.gov/acad/historyculture/upload/GeorgeBDorr.pdf
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 21:45:18 +0000
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