Historic New England

Book of bungalows, compact homes for modern living, 42 designs, 6th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354414

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.218

Book of medium homes, designs and floor plans for 33 tested and practical homes, 1st ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354415

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.219

Studio portrait of John and General Devereaux, Boston, Mass. undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354416

Ref. Code: PC008.10.082

Studio portrait of Uncle Davis, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Uncle Davis, Boston, Mass., undated Two identical copies of this image exist.

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354417

Ref. Code: PC008.10.083

55 selected homes featuring Convenient Living designs, Richard B. Pollman, designer, published by Home Planners, Inc., 16310 Grand River Avenue, Detroit 27, Michigan

The designs cover all types of houses and building materials. Customers can order blueprints, material lists and specification outlines.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354419

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.220

Book of economical homes, designs and floor plans for 44 tested and practical homes, 7th ed., Home Plan Book Company, Larson-Reitz, publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

Customers have access to tested plans, architectural blueprints, and carefully prepared specifications. The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354421

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.221

Book of medium homes, designs and floor plans for 33 tested and practical homes, 4th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354422

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.222

Student and schoolmate, a monthly reader for school and home instruction, declamation and self-imprivement, September 1856, Edited by N.A. Calkins and A.K. Phippen, published by Robinson & Richardson, 119 Washington Street, Boston, and by N.A. Calkins & Co., 348 Broadway, New York

1 reader : illustrastions

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354423

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019a.01.01.029

Studio portrait of Warren Rohter

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354427

Ref. Code: AR029.03.04.08

140 architect designed homes, homes designed by William G. Chirgotis, published by Universal Publishing and Distributing Corp., 800 Second Avenue, New York, New York

Descriptions and floor plans provide information for potential customers.

Date: 1962

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354429

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.223

Jordan Marsh Exhibit of Built Homes in the Boston Garden

Ten black and white images of a Royal Barry Wills house erected in Boston Garden in the 1950s for a Jordan Marsh competition for architects.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354432

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.JordanMarshExhibit

Portfolio of advanced designs for your new home, how to plan it wisely, build it soundly, finance it securely, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, 393 Seventh Avenue, New York 1, New York

The item has a portfolio of 25 original architect-designed houses.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.224

Roseland Cottage images by Aaron Usher

12 color interior and exterior images of Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, Connecticut

Date: 07292009

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 354433

Ref. Code: PC006.ROS.01.015

Celotex book of home plans, 20 charming homes of moderate cost, The Celotex Corporation, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois

The home designs are contemporary with modern conveniences and built-in features. Potential customers are urged to consult their Celotex Building Products Dealer to proceed with their house plans.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.225

Book of bungalows, designs and floor plans for 50 practical homes, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354435

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.226

Better home plans, 52 designs, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354436

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.227

Louden barn plans, to modernize your farm Loudenize your barn, published by The Louden Machinery Company, Fairfield, Iowa

A variety of plans are described for potential customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354438

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.228

Permanent farm construction, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

1 trade catalog : illustrations

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354439

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.022

Catalog of home conveniences, Gordon-Van Tine Company, Davenport, Iowa

The catalog carries plumbing and heating systems, furniture, lighting, hardware, and appliances.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354441

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.038

Elastica stucco homes, manufactured by U.S. Materials Co., Weed and Sheffield Streets, Chicago, Illinois

Text on the front cover reads, "Elastica the ideal exterior wall covering."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354443

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.229

Book of small homes, designs and floor plans for 34 tested and practical homes, 12th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin. The front and back covers are detached.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354444

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.230

Trade card for A.F. Davis, iron and steel feed mills, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The bottom of the card lists the pounds per hour and the horsepower for each model.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354445

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.02.010

Compliments of D. Sanborn & Co., clothing, gent's furnishng goods, boots, shoes and rubbers, Exeter, New Hampshire

The card is illustrated with a photograph of a factory exterior.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354446

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.025

First Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a first floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353887

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.004

Second Floor Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a second floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353889

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.005

Red Roof guestbook, 1902-1912

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1902-1912

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353903

Ref. Code: MS061.01

Red Roof guestbook, 1913-1930

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1913-1930

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353904

Ref. Code: MS061.02

Usen house

File part

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353905

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2801

South Elevation of the Brae Burn Country Club, Newton, Mass., circa 1905

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the club house at Bare Burn Country Club in Newton, Mass, drawn in the Neoclassical Style. The building appears to be brick, and is surrounded with trees. The perspective drawing looks like as thought it is in the spring/ summer season. The drawing is dated ...

Date: circa 1905, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353912

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.003

The Chancel of Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., 1937

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the chancel of Trinity Church on Copley Square in Back Bay, Boston, Mass. This drawing was a prize winning competition drawing for the Trinity Church chancel, by Maginnis & Walsh Architects in May 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353913

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.011

Ortho lawn & garden book, Chevron Chemical Company, Ortho Division, 200 Bush Street, San Francisco, California

The table of contents is headed "Let's talk about gardening in the north." Guidance is provided for gardening which utilizes Chevron spraying products.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353916

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.197

Cinder Block house exhibition

11 Black and white photographs of the Royal Barry Wills designed Cinder Block house that was erected in the Boston Garden for an exhibition of houses by local architectects. Photographs were taken by Arthur C. Haskell - architectural photographer

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353919

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.CinderBlock

The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass., undated

Thompson and Thompson photograph of The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Negative #1269

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353920

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0040.006

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Black and white photograph of Macy's in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard 17 September 1918 Back of image No. 67 Series A By Baldwin Cooldige Recd. 17 Sept 1918 From " " 4567 Subject Coll(?)je City Martha's Vineyard (in 1926, Magnolia Restaurant, and has been for 5 yrs or more)

Date: 1918

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353921

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0010.007

Wood floors, rev. ed., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C.

Practical advice on constructing a wood floor, selecting the grade and size of lumber pieces and laying and finishing the floor are provided. The back cover has text which reads "A.I.A. File No. 19 e9." National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Construction information series ; vol. iv, ch 15.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353922

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.028

Dual design of an early American gambrel, studio/garage, residence, double duty configuration and structural details, design 980, Eli Townsend & Son, P.O. Box 6, Saugatuck Sta, Westport, Connecticut

The item has sheets 1, 12, 15 of a 15 sheet item stapled together. Sheet 12 has the structural and trim details. Sheet 15 has the framing plans and stair details.

Date: 1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353923

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.212

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 121, lot 50' x 100', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, sun dial, and salad garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353925

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.020

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 122, lot 60' x 150', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a lily pool, garden seat, and vegetable and cut flower garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353926

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.021

Unidentified Royal Barry Wills Associates built homes

Photographs of unidentified Royal Barry Wills Associates built homes

Date: 1926-2013

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353927

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.unidentified houses

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 123, lot 75' x 150', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, service lawn, and garden bench.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353928

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.022

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 124, lot 50' x 100', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool and bird bath.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353929

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.023

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 126, lot sizes from 50' x 25' to 25' x 15', designed for all season bloom, Romaine B. Ware, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. The sheet has a planting list, a plan view and illustrated details. The plan includes a pool, bird bath, terrace, sundial, and arbor.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353930

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.024

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 127, lot 50' x 140', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pool, garden seat, and rock garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353931

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.025

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 128, lot 50' x 150', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.026

Massachusetts - Attleborough

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353934

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140

Bird's-Eye View of Attleborough, Massachusetts, 1891

This is a reproduction of bird's eye view map of Attleborough, Massachusetts, created by O.H. Bailey & Co., and Lithoraphers & Publishers in 1891. This map was reprinted for the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum by the E.R. Butler & Co. Research Library, 2019. Scanning by Joseph Merritt & Co.. Restor...

Date: 1891-2019

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353935

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140.001

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 129, lot 100' x 225', designed for the southern states, E.S. Draper, Charlotte, North Carolina, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.027

Wellesley Historical Society, Wellesley, Mass.

11 architectural drawings for Wellesley Historical Society. (commission #2148). Some drawings are signed by Gordon Kunz.

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353939

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2148

Country Living house, unknown location

66 architectural drawings for a Country Living house in an unknown location. Some drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills and Hood.

Date: 1987-1988

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 353940

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Country Living house

Set of drawings, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a set of Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1916, Coolidge and Carlson Architects with a focus on Number 12 and 15.

Date: circa 1900, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353941

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012

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