Name/Title
Bailey IslandEntry/Object ID
2008.289.24Description
A color picture postcard of an aerial view of Bailey Island with Jaquish Island in the foreground. Land's End is pictured in the middle of the image, at the end of the major Bailey Island road. Pictured on Bailey Island on the left side of the image is the Bailey Island Military Reservation, aka battery, which was part of the Harbor Defense of Portland. It was used during World War II, from 1942 to 1946, and then abandoned (according to Fortwiki.com). The tall observation tower was also used for fire control. UndatedCollection
PHC Photo CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Bailey Island, Jaquish Island, Fire prevention - Bailey Island, Military - Bailey Island, World War II, Harbor Defense, Military Reservation, Bailey Island Battery, Land's End