Historic New England

View of the grounds of the Codman Estate, Lincoln, Massachusetts, CP-589

The image shows the expansive, landscaped grounds of the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The scene features a variety of large trees and open grassy areas, with gently rolling hills in the background.

Date: 1880-1920

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 374844

Ref. Code: MS001.PC.06.006.CP-589

"Hallowe'en Greeting"

Illustration of a witch surrounded by pumpkins and a black cat, holding the tail of a mouse. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greeting, A bat and a cat, green-eyed pumpkins, too, A nice crawly mouse and best wishes for YOU."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374861

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.013

Donut-shaped greeting card, "For a fair fortune the fates we quote"

Donut-shaped greeting card. Tecxt inside reads: For a fair fortune the fates we quote, "The position of a candle carefully note, with eyes blindfolded you'll be turned thrice about, then try your hardest to blow the candle out."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374862

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.014

"Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two"

Illustration of two owls perched on a crescent moon. Text reads, "Tu-wit tu-wit tu-woo, We're wise little owls, we two. In the moon's bright beam, This Hallowe'en, We hoot a greeting to you."

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374863

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.015

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

Illustration of hanging harvest baskets, including the head of a black cat, a jack-o-lantern, and candles. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greetings, This is the night o' Hallowe'en When the witchie might be seen Some o' them black, some o' them green, Some o' them like a turkey bean."

Date: circa 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374865

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.016

"A Merry Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a black cat standing on a fence with the moon behind it. Text reads, "A Merry Hallowe'en."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374867

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.017

"May your Hallow-E'en pumpkin be like Cinderella's coach and four!"

Illustration of a young girl standing next to a black cat driving a pumpkin coach drawn by four mice. Text reads, "May your Hallow-E'en pumpkin be like Cinderella's coach and four!"

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374868

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.018

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

Illustration of two jack-o-lanterns next to two blown-out candles. Text reads, "Hallowe'en Greetings, In the candle's mellow glow, Where the shadows come and go, Hope that you will think of me-- At your side I'd like to be."

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374869

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.019

"Hallowe'en"

Illustration of two young children peeking over a cottage fence, which is lined with smiling jack-o-lanterns. Text reads, "Hallowe'en."

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374870

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.020

"Greetings for Hallowe'en"

Pixelated illustration of a witch stirring a cauldron. Text reads, "Greetings for Hallowe'en."

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374871

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.021

"You auto have a happy Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a figure with a jack-o-lantern head driving an automobile; the front fender is bedecked with two jack-o-lanterns and the date "OCT 31." Text reads, "You auto have a happy Hallowe'en."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374872

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.022

"Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a devil and a jack-o-lantern figure playing tug-of-war with a Christmas cracker in the light of a candle. Text reads, "Hallowe'en."

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374873

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.023

"A Merry Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a young girl in a white nightgown carrying a candle; behind her is a smiling jack-o-lantern. Text reads, "A Merry Hallowe'en."

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374874

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.024

"Hallowe'en Greetings"

A male sprite with winges lighting a jack-o-lantern in the moonlight. Text reads,"Hallowe'en Greetings, May your face light up when you see this card With thoughts of long ago When the witches held forth in our front yard And didn't dare pass the old ghost guard Pacing to and fro."

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374875

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.025

Porter Paints Current Decorator Colors Interior, Flat, Suede and Eggshell Finishes, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample booklet provides 80 color samples in flat, suede and eggshell finishes from their "Current Decorator Colors Interior" collection. It also advertises a variety of information such as their services, information on color-styling home interiors, methods of application, and ...

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374879

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.156

"A Joyous Hallowe'en"

Illustration of two young children peeking over a cottage fence, which is lined with smiling jack-o-lanterns. Text reads, "A Joyous Hallowe'en"

Date: circa 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374876

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.026

"I wish you luck this Hallowe'en"

Illustration of a witch surrounded by pumpkins, a cauldron, two young children, and a black cat. Text reads, "By pumpkins fat and witches lean By coal black cats with eyes of green, By all the magic ever seen I wish you luck this Hallowe'en."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374877

Ref. Code: EP001.05.02.027

Porter Paints Acrylic Exterior Paint for Wood and Masonry Surfaces, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 6 sample acrylic exterior paint colors for wood and masonry surfaces. It also provides information on the paint and application methods.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374880

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.157

Porter Paints Tinting Chart for Interior and Exterior Finishes, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 46 tint samples.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374882

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.158

Porter Paints Current Decorator Wood Stains for Interior and Exterior Use on Wood, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample book provides 44 sample wood stains for interior and exterior use on wood. It also provides information and advertisement of their wood stains.

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374892

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.025

Porter Paints Current Decorator Colors Exterior, Gloss and Flat Finishes for all exterior surfaces, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

This Porter Paint Co. sample booklet provides 77 color samples in gloss and flat finishes from their "Current Decorator Colors Exterior" collection. It also advertises a variety of information such as their services, information on color-styling home interiors, methods of application, and satisfacti...

Date: circa 1960-1970, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374896

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.159

Porter Paints Catalog 1968, Porter Paint Co., Louisville, Kentucky

1968 Porter Paint Co. catalog. Loose pages in the front of the catalog include a 1967 price list, an undated typed invoice, and August 1968 correspondence with a customer seeking advice about product choice.

Date: 1967-1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 374897

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.160

Massachusetts - General - Unidentified

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 374898

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0025

Houses, 60-62 Reed Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7878-B

The image features the front exterior of two brick houses located at 60-62 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories tall with arched doorways and windows. The numbers "60" and "62" are visible on the faÃ§ade near the entrances. A partially visible figure appears in the f...

Date: 1930

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374899

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7878-B

Tenement houses, 60-62 Reed Street, exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7879-B

The image depicts the exterior of two brick tenement houses located at 60-62 Reed Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are three stories high with multiple arched windows and doorways. The street and sidewalk in front of the buildings are visible and there is a line of laundry hanging from a...

Date: 1930

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374900

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7879-B

Tenement houses, 60-62 Reed Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7880-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 60-62 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The multi-story brick building features several windows, some with broken panes. There is visible damage, with missing shutters and some debris on the ground. Also visible is a fire escape att...

Date: 1930

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374901

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7880-B

Tenement houses, 72-74-76 Reed Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7881-B

The image shows the front exterior of brick tenement houses located at 72-74-76 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. These structures were marked for demolition and are three stories high with boarded-up windows and entrances. A figure is seen standing on the sidewalk across the street from the bui...

Date: 1933-04-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374902

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7881-B

Tenement houses, 72-74-76 Reed Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7882-B

The image shows the rear exterior of three brick tenement houses located at 72-76 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings feature multiple stories with numerous windows, some of which are open or have broken panes. A fire escape is visible on the left, and laundry is hung out to dry betw...

Date: 1933-04-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374903

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7882-B

Tenement house, 72 Reed Street, side exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7883-B

The image shows the side exterior of a brick tenement house at 72 Reed Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building has multiple floors with various windows, some boarded up or partially open. The structure is situated next to an alleyway and the building has been demolished.

Date: 1933-04-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374904

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7883-B

St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7884-B

The image shows St. Joseph's Catholic Church School located at 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story brick structure with large windows and a fire escape on its facade. In front of the building is a sidewalk and a fence, with a few children sitting near a lamppost....

Date: 1916-09-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374905

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7884-B

St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, 18 Hulbert Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7885-B

The image shows St. Joseph's Catholic Church School, located at 18 Hulbert Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It features a large brick building with multiple windows and a prominent chimney. A metal fire escape staircase is visible on the buildingâs side. In the foreground, four children are stand...

Date: 1916-09-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374906

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7885-B

Old Lady's Home, 108 Revere Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7886-B

The image shows the rear exterior of what was formerly the Old Lady's Home at 108 Revere Street, Boston, Massachusetts, after its demolition. Several vintage cars are parked in front of the remaining structures, with rubble visible on the ground in the foreground. Nearby buildings are also visible i...

Date: 1931-04-28

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374907

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7886-B

Tenement house, 42 Rochester Street, front exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7887-B

The image shows the front exterior of a brick tenement house located at 42 Rochester Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is three stories tall, with windows on each floor; some window panes are broken or missing. The first floor has a recessed entrance with steps leading up to it. A portion...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374908

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7887-B

Tenement house, 42 Rochester Street, rear exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7888-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of a tenement house at 42 Rochester Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a multi-story brick building with multiple windows, some of which are damaged or missing panes. There is a wooden gate on the right and in the foreground, a sign indicates that t...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374909

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7888-B

Riverside Roofing, 22-24 River Street, front exterior, demolished, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 7889-B

The image shows the front exterior of the Riverside Roofing building located at 22-24 River Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure is a two-story wooden building with large windows on the ground floor and a prominent triangular roofline. The street in front of the building is paved with ...

Date: 1929-08-28

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374910

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7889-B

Riverside Roofing, 22-24 River Street, rear exterior, demolished, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 7890-B

The image depicts the rear exterior of the Riverside Roofing building located at 22-24 River Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The structure is a wooden building with boarded-up windows and doors. There is a grassy area with some debris and benches visible in the foreground.

Date: 1929-08-28

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374911

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.7890-B

Unidentified building, 1560 River Street, exterior, demolished, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, 7891-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 1560 River Street in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. The structure is deteriorating, with visible damage to the siding and the roof. There is tall grass in the foreground and a tall chimney connected to the building. A person wearing a ha...

Date: 1923-06-21

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374912

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.7891-B

Unidentified building, 1560 River Street, exterior, demolished, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, 7892-B

The image shows the exterior of an unspecified building located at 1560 River Street in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. The structure is a single-story, rectangular building with wood siding and multiple windows along its side. There is a person standing in the foreground with arms crossed and a tall smok...

Date: 1923-06-21

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374913

Ref. Code: PC016.001.008.7892-B

Tenement house, 2 Rockingham Court, side exterior, demolished, East Boston, Massachusetts, 7893-B

This image shows the side exterior of a partially demolished tenement house at 2 Rockingham Court in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is missing portions of its walls, exposing the interior framework. Debris is scattered in the area surrounding the building. Other residential structures can...

Date: 1923-07-26

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374914

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.7893-B

Tenement house, 2 Rockingham Court, side exterior, demolished, East Boston, Massachusetts, 7894-B

The image shows the side exterior of a partially demolished tenement house located at 2 Rockingham Court in East Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is in a state of disrepair, with sections of the siding missing, exposing the underlying framework. Debris and construction materials are scattered ar...

Date: 1923-07-26

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374915

Ref. Code: PC016.001.007.7894-B

Tenement houses, 2-4-10 Roughan Terrace, exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7895-B

The image shows the exterior of tenement houses located at 2-4-10 Roughan Terrace in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The view captures a narrow alleyway bordered by wooden buildings with visible fire escapes and boarded-up windows. Debris is scattered across the ground and there are steps leading up to ...

Date: 1930-03-27

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374916

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7895-B

Houses, 109-113 Rutherford Avenue, exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7896-B

The image shows the exterior of three multi-story wooden houses located at 109-113 Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The buildings feature evenly placed windows with shutters and are situated along a cobblestone street. The central house has a visible chimney and all three structures ...

Date: 1922-06-19

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374917

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7896-B

Houses, 109-113 Rutherford Avenue, rear exterior, demolished, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 7897-B

The image shows the rear exterior of houses numbered 109-113 Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The structures are captured with visible weathered siding and shutters; one shutter is depicted askew. A notice is posted on the wall of one of the houses. Debris is visible near the foundat...

Date: 1922-06-19

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374918

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.7897-B

Convention Hall, Saint Botolph Street, front exterior, Boston, Massachusetts, 7898-B

The image shows the front exterior of Convention Hall on Saint Botolph Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is made of brick and features arched windows. A prominent sign reading "Convention Hall" is affixed to the corner and an exterior staircase leads from the second floor to the ground. ...

Date: 1920-1939

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374919

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7898-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7899-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Several children are gathered on the sidewalk in front of a brick building with a metal staircase leading to a door. The school has large windows and the year "MCMXIII" (1913) is inscribed on the building's corner...

Date: 1916-09-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374920

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7899-B

St. Francis de Sales School, exterior, demolished, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 7900-B

The image shows the exterior of St. Francis de Sales School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a set of stairs with a metal railing leading up to the building. A piece of luggage is visible on the ground near the stairs. The building features brick walls and multiple windows with...

Date: 1916-09-20

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374921

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.7900-B

Unidentified building, 36 Saint James Street, exterior, demolished, Boston, Massachusetts, 7901-B

The image shows the exterior of an unidentified building located at 36 Saint James Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structure features a worn wooden facade with two distinct doors, one with windows, and a small upper-level window. A fence and overgrown foliage are visible alongside the building....

Date: 1923-09-18

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 374922

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.7901-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 8 Greenville Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8209-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 8 Greenville Street in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. The two-story structure is made of wood with visible signs of wear and features several windows, including arched ones on the upper floor. The building has a large open en...

Date: 1923-08-02

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375173

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8209-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 8 Granite Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 8209-B

The image shows the front exterior of an old wooden building located at 8 Granite Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is made of weathered wooden planks with a sloping roof. There is sparse vegetation and patches of snow on the ground surrounding the building. Other structures and leafless ...

Date: 1924-02-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375174

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8209-B

Tenement houses, rear exterior, 202 H Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8210-B

The image shows the rear exterior of tenement houses located at 202 H Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple wooden buildings with rows of windows. In the foreground, clotheslines are strung with laundry.

Date: 1924-05-07

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375175

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8210-B

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