Historic New England

Southeast Street View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., undated

A car and unidentified person are in the foreground on the street in front of the house.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360611

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.187

Southeast Street View, Winter, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1934

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360612

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.188

Southeast Street View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360613

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.189

Southwest View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360615

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.190

Giving the old house a new lease on life, Creo-Dipt Company, Inc., North Tonawanda, N.Y., 1925

Advertisement for Creo-Dipt Company shingles for house siding. There are photographic prints of the product being used along with arrows to designate where the shingles are placed and descriptions of the usefulness of the shingles.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360616

Ref. Code: EP005.556

Better homes from old houses, The Barrett Company, 40 Rector Street, New York, N.Y., 1924

The catalog contains listings of house designs. Each listing comes with two illustrations, a description, and floor plans of the original, unaltered house. Following over another page are similar listings detailing the alterations to the original designs. Along the bottom of each page are advertisem...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360618

Ref. Code: EP005.557

The home modernizer, The Home Modernizing Bureau of the National Building Industries, 228 North La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill., 1929

This periodical contains both listings and articles about home maintenance and design tips for modernizing one's home.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360620

Ref. Code: EP005.558

Basement rooms for work and play, Armstrong Cork Company, Pittsburgh, Pa., circa 1950

The trade catalog showcases the many uses of Armstrong Cork Company's Asphalt Tiles. Various arrangements of furniture and interior decorations are displayed alongside descriptions of how to achieve the look, along with illustrations of the basement before and after renovation.

Date: circa 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360621

Ref. Code: EP005.559

27 ways to plan a basement, Iron Man Mfg. Co., Portland, Ore., 1937

Each design comes with three floor plans (one for each floor of the houses included) and two perspectives (a basement and front perspective). The names of the designers and where they are located is listed at the bottom of the page of each listing.

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360640

Ref. Code: EP005.560

Ready-made home parts: a catalogue by Trilco, Trilco Terminal, Toms River, N.J., undated

Each product listing comes with either an illustration or photographic print of the product, a brief description of the product's function, a product number, the product name, and the price per unit. A blank order form and price list are placed in the back.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360645

Ref. Code: EP005.561

Home improvements, vol. 5, no. 3, Meriden Lumber Company, 174 State Street, Meriden, Conn., undated

Throughout are numerous articles detailing renovation strategies with corresponding diagrams, floor plans, and associated illustrations. Topics include sustainable insulation, interior decoration, and lawn ornamentation.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360647

Ref. Code: EP005.562

Decide now what your home will be like, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Conn., 1955

Trade catalog published by the Stanley Works hardware company that contains brief articles giving homeowners tips on how to maintain and improve their homes.

Date: 1955

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360691

Ref. Code: EP005.563

Book of better homes: how to plan, finance, and build your home, The Scranton Times, Scranton, Pa., undated

Plan book published by the Scranton Times. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed house, floor plans, an illustration of one of the rooms inside, and a brief description of the unique features. Interspersed are articles surrounding home renovation.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360693

Ref. Code: EP005.564

Enter into beauty, Curtis Companies Inc., Clinton, Iowa, 1946

Catalog filled with articles and advertisements for Curtis Companies products and services, which include doors, sashes, blinds, and general house finishings.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360694

Ref. Code: EP005.565

The interior of your home, Southern Pine Association, New Orleans, La., 1919

Trade contains descriptions of how the company's product can be used to emphasize interior design choices within the home. Published by the Southern Pine Association.

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360695

Ref. Code: EP005.566

A new house for the old without the expense of building, American Face Brick Association, 130 North Wells Street, Chicago, Ill., 1924

Catalog explores how the company renovated numerous structures throughout Illinois, showcasing how its product improved the exterior and interior design of the structure. There are also some explanations of the process in the back with cross sections.

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360696

Ref. Code: EP005.567

Home Beautiful Exposition, April 15 to 29, Chester I. Campbell, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass., 1922

Exhibition catalog contains advertisements, articles, and exhibit descriptions for all topics involving furnishing, designing, and renovating homes.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360697

Ref. Code: EP005.568

Home Beautiful and Building Trades Exposition, May 1 to 8, Mechanics Building, Boston, Mass., 1926

Exhibition catalog contains advertisements, articles, and exhibition descriptions for all topics involving furnishing, designing, and renovating homes.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360698

Ref. Code: EP005.569

The compleat house, Arthur Bohnen Inc., 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill., undated

The plan book takes the reader through a typical house plan distributed by Arthur Bohnen Inc., providing floor plans and details about unique interior design options and the multiple functions each floor and room can provide a prospective homeowner.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360701

Ref. Code: EP005.570

Types of roofs: illustrating the best permanent fireproof covering preferred by physicians, Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

Trade catalog showcasing asbestos shingles manufactured by the Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheating Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of the products and are accompanied by photographic prints of houses and other buildings using the products. Illustrations of potential roofing designs...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361882

Ref. Code: EP005.677

Ambler asbestos shingles, manufactured by Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

Trade catalog detailing the uses of Ambler Asbestos Shingles manufactured by Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company. Articles discuss applications, uses, and specifications of the product and are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361883

Ref. Code: EP005.678

The new book of roofs, Johns-Manville Corporation, 1929

Trade catalog detailing the uses and benefits of Johns-Manville asbestos shingles for roofing. Throughout the catalog, illustrations and photographic prints demonstrate potential uses of the shingles.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361884

Ref. Code: EP005.679

The Slate News Bulletin, vol. 7, no. 5, W. S. Hays, 644 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1929 December

Bulletin containing the program for the 1930 Slate Industry Conference, articles discussing the use of slate in architecture and construction across the United States, photographic prints depicting the use of slate, and advertisements for slate companies across the United States.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361885

Ref. Code: EP005.665

Vermont slate floors: their selection and application, The Vermont Structural Slate Company, Fair Haven, Vt., undated

Trade catalog with insert detailing the extraction and production process of slate as well as information on uses of slate for flooring. Photographic prints and illustrations depicting uses of slate are included. Published by The Vermont Structural Slate Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361886

Ref. Code: EP005.672

Brixment for stucco, A.I.A. File No. 21 d 1, Louisville Cement Co., Inc., New York, N.Y., 1928

Trade catalog and brochures promoting the uses, benefits, and specifications of Brixment, a prepackaged mortar cement, for brickwork and stucco.

Date: 1928, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361889

Ref. Code: EP005.657

The gold bond handbook on related products for walls & ceilings: manufactured and sold by National Gypsum Company through 5000 dealers in 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, offering a complete service in related wall and ceiling products controlled and guaranteed by one company, National Gypsum Co., Buffalo, N.Y., 1935

Trade catalog detailing different products sold by the National Gypsum Company, such as plaster bases, plasters and finishing limes, gypsum and fiber wallboards, and insulation as well as their uses. Articles showcasing company processes and product uses are accompanied by photographic prints and pr...

Date: 1935, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361890

Ref. Code: EP005.659

Morene: the permanently beautiful textural wall finish, Morene, Inc., 205 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1929

Trade catalog detailing the uses and benefits of Morene, a portland cement product, for use on the interiors and exteriors of residences. Photographic prints throughout the catalog various depict uses of Morene.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361891

Ref. Code: EP005.660

Craftex: a permanent wall finish applied with a brush, Craftex Company, 37-39 Antwerp Street, Brighton Station, Boston, Mass., 1927

Trade catalog detailing the uses, application, and costs of the Craftex wall finish. Photographic prints throughout the catalog depict instances of interior design where Craftex was utilized.

Date: 1927, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361892

Ref. Code: EP005.658

Bishopric stucco or plaster board: built on the wisdom of ages, a modern combination of materials and principles that ages of actual use have proven the most efficient in building construction, The Mastic Wall Board & Roofing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1915

Trade catalog with inserts detailing the uses, benefits, and pricing of Bishopric stucco or plaster board for both the exterior and interior of residences. Articles showcasing company products and their uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Date: 1915, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361893

Ref. Code: EP005.661

A treatise on textured wall finishes, United States Gypsum Company, 300 West Adams Street, Chicago, Ill., 1928

Trade catalog detailing the uses of Textone, a paint manufactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of Textone and are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Front cover of the second catalog has a distributor's stamp reading: "Julius Seide...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361898

Ref. Code: EP005.662

Textone, vol. I, United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, Ill., 1924

Bound trade catalog advertising Textone, a paint maunfactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles describe how Textone can be utilized to create certain aesthetics, such as Greek, Spanish, early Italian, as well as product uses and specifications. Photographic prints and illustrations depi...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361899

Ref. Code: EP005.663

Modern modes in better plastering: period-textured plastering is now accorded due recognition as a great Renaissance in American architecture, Milwaukee Corrugating Company, Milwaukee, Wis., 1925

Bound trade catalog advertising how to achieve period-specific aesthetics, such as Renaissance, Spanish, and English, using modern plaster and methods. Photographic prints are included throughout to demonstrate how the plaster was used by different architects to achieve these aesthetics. Published b...

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361901

Ref. Code: EP005.666

Sterling homes, International Mill & Timber Co., Bay City, Mich., 1925

Plan book for house designs published by the International Mill & Timber Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, the name of the design, a paragraph describing the home's unique features, and floor plans. Prices for each of the homes are located at the beginning of t...

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360329

Ref. Code: EP005.477

Sterling homes, International Mill & Timber Co., Bay City, Mich., 1931

Plan book for house designs published by the International Mill & Timber Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, the name of the design, a paragraph describing the home's unique features, and floor plans. Specifications of the Sterling Home designs are listed in the...

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360330

Ref. Code: EP005.478

Sterling homes, International Mill & Timber Co., Bay City, Mich., 1940

Plan book for house designs published by the International Mill & Timber Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, the name of the design, a paragraph describing the home's unique features, and floor plans. Specifications of the Sterling Home designs are listed in the...

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360331

Ref. Code: EP005.479

Sterling homes, International Mill & Timber Co., Bay City, Mich., 1944

Plan book for house designs published by the International Mill & Timber Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, the name of the design, a paragraph describing the home's unique features, and floor plans. The back of the plan book contains options for designs, and th...

Date: 1944

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360332

Ref. Code: EP005.480

Sterling homes, International Mill & Timber Co., Bay City, Mich., 1955

Plan book for house designs published by the International Mill & Timber Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, the name of the design, a paragraph describing the home's unique features, and floor plans. Specifications of the Sterling Home designs are listed in the...

Date: 1955

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360333

Ref. Code: EP005.481

I. A. Balfour houses, multiple unknown location

sixteen, undated, color, and black and white slides of multiple houses designed by Royal Barry Wills and built by I.A. Balfour

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 360336

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.Balfour.I

Front Eaves, Exterior, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1922

Note on back reads "Scotch-Boardman House, Howard St., Saugus, Mass. Showing detail of the front eaves as uncovered during the repairs of

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360345

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.119

East Wall Showcasing New Studs, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1970

Note reads "After installation of new studs at C & E on drawing"

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360346

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.120

New Work at Section H, Exterior, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1970

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360347

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.121

New Work Done at Section C, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1970

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360348

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.122

New Studs at Sections C & E, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1970

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360349

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.123

Kitchen Door Opening, Exterior, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1917

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360350

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.124

M.D. Dingman house, Kensington, N.H.

One folder with five color slides. House for M.D. Dingman, Kensington, NH. Commission 2402.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 360351

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.DingmanM

Rear Corner Post, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1970

Note on the back reads "Rear corner post below window in lean-to garret, showing rotted condition as found before repairs"

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360353

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.125

Original art, 2011-2020

Series contains four copies of drawings completed by author, historical investigator, and architectural historian Arthur Krim, depicting buildings and street views in Massachusetts.

Date: 2011-2020

Collection: Arthur Krim photographic collection

GUSN: 360352

Ref. Code: PC082.003