Historic New England

Plainville, Massachusetts

This series contains 82 negatives from Plainville, MA. Subjects include landscapes, street scenes, recreational activities, and the Whiting & Davis Company factory and its employees.

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356267

Ref. Code: PC074.03

View of Whiting & Davis factory from West Bacon Street [WD1]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356268

Ref. Code: PC074.03.01

Massachusetts Home Owner, vol. 8, no. 1, Home Owner Publishing Corporation, 143 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., 1937 January

The issue of Massachusetts Home Owner magazine has articles on cottages, table decorations, and zoning. Issues are sent to shareholders of Massachusetts Co-operative Banks.

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356269

Ref. Code: EP005.229

Inside of the house: practical and artistic suggestions; selected reprints from The House Beautiful, House Beautiful Publishing Company, Boston, Mass., undated

A variety of house interiors are described with floor plans and photographic prints of the interiors, including furniture, doors, and hallways.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356272

Ref. Code: EP005.230

The housing book; containing photographic reproductions, with floor plans of workingmen's homes. One and two family houses of frame, brick, stucco and concrete construction; also four, six and nine family apartments. Showing single houses, groups and developments that have been built in various parts of the United States compiled by William Phillips Comstock, The William T. Comstock Company, 23 Warren Street, New York, N.Y., 1919

Text on the title page reads, "Containing photographic reproductions, with floor plans of workingmen's homes, one and two family houses of frame, brick, stucco and concrete construction; also four, six and nine family apartments. Showing single houses, groups and developments that have been built in...

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356274

Ref. Code: EP005.231

Make it your self!: over 300 ideas, The American Home, 251 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

Articles discussing projects for backyard living, such as barbecues, portable play yards, greenhouses, tool sheds, birdhouses, fountains, and stone paths, are included. Photographic prints accompany each article. Part of The American Home Library Series.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356275

Ref. Code: EP005.232

The American Home book of new house plans: 125 houses by foremost architects from all sections of the United States, 2nd ed., American Home Publishing Company, 55 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

House styles around the country are described for the reader. Floor plans and photographic prints of the interiors and exteriors of the houses included.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356276

Ref. Code: EP005.233

Perfect Home Magazine, Stamats Publishing Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1950 February

The magazine provides interior decoration suggestions for homeowners. Text on the front cover reads, "Published monthly in the Interest of Better Homes, by Clifford L. Swan Co., Inc., realtors, 234 Middle Street, Portland, Maine." Illustrations and photographic prints accompany the articles.

Date: 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356279

Ref. Code: EP005.234

Household, Capper Publications, Inc., 121-123 West Eighth Avenue, Topeka, Kan., 1951

The issue contains articles on outdoor cooking, food, appliances, interior decoration, and home projects. Illustrations and photographic prints accompany articles. Advertisements for related businesses are included throughout.

Date: 1951

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356280

Ref. Code: EP005.235

Home, sweet home, by John Howard Payne, Pictorial Literature Society, Churchill Road, London, England, undated

Contains the lyrics to a song is used to promote the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland, Maine. Text on the verso reads, "With compliments of Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, Portland, Maine." Includes illustrations throughout. Published by the Pictorial Literature Society. Written ...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356282

Ref. Code: EP005.236

Melvin Goldman house, Orchard Green Aurora, Ill

House for Mr. Melvin Goldman, Orchard Green Ill, (commission 2094). This commission has not been located.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 356283

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.OrchardGreen.01

Wigwarm portable houses, E. F. Hodgson, Dover, Mass., 1908

Prices, floor plans, and specifications for Wigwarm cottages, bungalows, garages and other structures are described. Includes photographic prints of designs throughout.

Date: 1908

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356284

Ref. Code: EP005.237

Nelson Apartments

1 slide for Nelson apartments, unknown location, (no commission) undated

Date: 1971

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

GUSN: 356285

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.NelsonApts.01

Modern homes: their design and construction, American Builder Publishing Corporation, Chicago, Ill.; New York, N.Y., 1931

The plan book contains twelve traditional home styles adapted for contemporary homes with suggestions for furniture and interior decoration. Includes illustrations for each home style discussed.

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356287

Ref. Code: EP005.238

Home, autumn 1926, Walter Corey Company, 28 Free Street, Portland, Maine, 1926

Publication discussing the topics of interior decoration and furnishings. Includes photographic prints of the interiors of houses and furnishings.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356288

Ref. Code: EP005.239

Home, fall 1927, Walter Corey Company, 28 Free Street, Portland, Maine, 1927

Publication discussing the topics of interior decoration and furnishings. Includes photographic prints of the interiors of houses and furnishings.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356290

Ref. Code: EP005.240

Home, winter season 1927-28, Walter Corey Company, 28 Free Street, Portland, Maine, 1927-1928

Publication discussing the topics of interior decoration and furnishings. Includes photographic prints of the interiors of houses and furnishings.

Date: 1927-1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356291

Ref. Code: EP005.241

We built a house ourselves, by Harry Irving Shumway; Furnishing of House Beautiful homes, no. 1, by Flora MacDonald, The House Beautiful Publishing Company, Inc., Boston, Mass., 1918

The volume contains reprints of articles which appeared in House Beautiful magazine. The first, written by Harry Irving Shumway, discusses home building. The second, written by Flora MacDonald, discusses furnishing homes. Photographs of the interiors and exteriors of houses are included.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356293

Ref. Code: EP005.242

View of Whiting & Davis factory from Plainville Cemetery [WD2]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356295

Ref. Code: PC074.03.02

Harriet Beecher Stowe House,where Uncle Tom's Cabin was written, Brunswick, Maine

1 black-and-white print

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356300

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.0300.0050.001

Window shoppers in front of Charles Pollock's studio, 342 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The backs of two women and one man are captured looking at the portraits in the photographer's studio window.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356301

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8790.003

Exterior view, Parker House Hotel, School Street, Boston, Mass.

The Parker House Hotel towers over other buildings in the image. On the right side the back of King's Chapel can be seen. To the left of the Parker House is a building housing the J.B. Chisholm Printing Office, Gridley, auctioneers, and a bank at street level. Part of the entrance gate to old City ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356302

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.7100.001

Exterior view, rear, Boston and Providence Railroad Station, Park Square, Boston, Mass.

Berkeley Street is in the foreground of the image. The station clock tower can be seen on the left side of the image. The top sign reads "Park Square Automobile Station, automobile entrance Providence Street." The second sign reads "Boston Autombile Exchange, automobile entrance Providence Street." ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356303

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6210.006

European traditions: a collection of cottage and chateau designs, Larry W. Garnett & Associates, Inc., 3275 West Ina Road, Suite 110, Tucson, Ariz., circa 1991

Contemporary house designs, based on French chateaux and cottages, are described in the plan book. Includes photographic prints and floor plans for various designs. An order form is in the back of the catalog.

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356305

Ref. Code: EP005.243

New England Architect and Home Builder, vol. 1, no. 3, W. H. Hunt Publishing Company, 59, 60, 61 Currier Building, Lynn, Mass., 1903 March

Issue of the New England Architect and Home Builder magazine. The publication is "devoted to home building, decoration, and furnishing." Articles are accompanied by photographic prints and floor plans. Advertisements for related businesses are throughout.

Date: 1903

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356308

Ref. Code: EP005.244

Official souvenir & program, Rhode Island old home week, Old Home Week Committee, Publicity Department, Providence, R.I., 1907

The program promotes Rhode Island history, tourism, individuals, and historic buildings. Includes information on events and speakers as well as advertisements for local businesses.

Date: 1907

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356309

Ref. Code: EP005.245

Postcard, Clark House, built 1758, Wolfeboro, N.H., undated

The song title below the postcard reads, "Dear old New Hampshire." The refrain may also be the title which reads, "Carry me back to old New Hampshire."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356311

Ref. Code: EP005.246

Practical homebuilding, by C. O. Powell, North Western Expanded Metal Co., Chicago, Ill., 1914

The author provides guidance in selecting the location, design, building materials, and other considerations for building a house. Includes photographic prints of houses throughout.

Date: 1914

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356319

Ref. Code: EP005.247

Seventh annual Home Beautiful Exposition, March 26 to April 2, 1927, Mechanics Building, Boston, Mass., 1927

The schedule of events is listed in the program. Events featured the smallest ballet in the world, a wedding, a fashion show, and hair dressing. The running title is "Home Beautiful and Building Trades Exposition." Campbell's office is at 329 Park Square Building.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356321

Ref. Code: EP005.248

Example for sorting records

example

Date: 2021

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

GUSN: 356322

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.336

This is the miniature gas bungalow to be shown at the New England Gas Industry exhibit in conjunction with the Home Beautiful Exposition, April 21 to May 5, 1923, Mechanics Building, Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass., 1923

The brochure, from the Salem Gas Light Company, describes the miniature house exhibit fueled by an on-site miniature gas plant. Tickets were enclosed for the Home Beautiful Exposition. Text on the top and bottom of the item reads, "You can do it better with gas."

Date: 1923

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356326

Ref. Code: EP005.249