Historic New England

Distinctive homes of ILCO Riplstone, 1st ed., July 1931, Indiana Limestone Company, Bedford, Ind., 1931

House designs that utilize limestone are presented for customers planning to build their own homes. Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for each design are included.

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355514

Ref. Code: EP005.101

The home idea book, 1950 ed., Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, N.Y., 1950

Building and remodeling suggestions are provided for current and future homeowners. Directions for various product application are included. The front cover reads, "A generation of ideas for better living." On the cover is an illustration where two generations dream of a future family home while loo...

Date: 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355515

Ref. Code: EP005.102

The famous fifty and other favorite homes, International Mill & Timber Company, Bay City, Mich., 1916

Logging, testimonials, financing, and the items included in the purchase are described in the plan book with a letter to customers from the president of the Sterling System of Home Building. Photographic prints, descriptions, specifications, and floor plans are provided for each design.

Date: 1916

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355519

Ref. Code: EP005.103

Building with logs, miscellaneous publication no. 579, by Clyde P. Fickes and W. Ellis Groben, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1957

Architectural plans, photographic prints, and text provide a guide to constructing a log home. Text inside the front cover reads, "In this bulletin it is assumed that the reader is familiar with the ordinary frame building methods used where wood is the principal construction material. Issued Septem...

Date: 1957

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355524

Ref. Code: EP005.104

"Paul Bunyan's" log cabin book: a guide for cabin builders, The Red River Lumber Company, Westwood, Calif., 1934

The catalog promotes Paul Bunyan's Log Cabin Siding which reproduces "the appearance of actual log construction at a lower cost for materials and labor." Floor plans, illustrations, and cross sections are available for each design. The Red River Lumber Company also has material for doors, cabin wall...

Date: 1934

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355526

Ref. Code: EP005.105

Liberty Homes, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1942

Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions are included for customers. The prefabricated houses also include hardware, paint, doors, windows, and other materials.

Date: 1942

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355527

Ref. Code: EP005.106

Liberty Homes, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1940

Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions are included for customers. The prefabricated houses also include hardware, paint, doors, windows, and other materials. A price list is attached inside the catalog.

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355528

Ref. Code: EP005.107

Lewis homes: homes of character, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1924

The plan book has descriptions, floor plans, and photographic prints for each design. A price list for 1925 is attached.

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355529

Ref. Code: EP005.108

Lewis homes: homes of character, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1925

The plan book has descriptions, floor plans, and photographic prints for each design. A price list for 1925 is included.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355530

Ref. Code: EP005.109

Home Owner's Handbook, vol. 4, Science and Mechanics Publishing Company, 49 East Superior Street, Chicago, Ill., 1952

Volume 4 of the Home Owner's Handbook. Text on the front cover reads, "Over 65 articles, remodeling, weatherproofing, insulating, heating and wiring, installing TV sets, laying shingles, home gardening, building modern and period furniture, making storm sash and screens plus a new series of attracti...

Date: 1952

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355531

Ref. Code: EP005.110

Few sketches of picturesque suburban homes selected from the practice of A. F. Leicht, architect, 62 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y., 1892

The author makes the case for house plans that use an architect to ensure the project is completed on an aesthetic and practical basis. Includes illustrations, dimensions, and a description for each design.

Date: 1892

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355533

Ref. Code: EP005.111

The Hy-tex house of moderate cost: a house of beauty, a good investment, Hydraulic-Press Brick Company, St. Louis, Mo., 1914

Plan book contains designs from a competition conducted by "The Brickbuilder" for houses faced with Hy-tex brick and not costing more than $7500.00. Illustrations, floor plans, and cross sections for designs are included. "The function of an architect" by Aymar Embury II is on pages 85-92. "The sto...

Date: 1914

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355537

Ref. Code: EP005.112

[Letter and brochure], Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1919 June 18

A letter and brochure from Lewis Manufacturing Company. The brochure item has a price list, testimonials, and photographs of precut lumber ready to be shipped for the prefabricated houses.

Date: 1919-06-18

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355538

Ref. Code: EP005.113

Portrait of Marrett family members in front of Marrett House, Standish, Maine

Two women play croquet on the lawn with a man and women on horseback behind them. The woman is riding sidesaddle. To the left and by the side porch is a rocking horse. A dog lays in the grass facing the porch. A pump is on the right side of the image in front of the open barn door. To the far lef...

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355540

Ref. Code: PC006.MAR.01.009

Intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets, Boston, Mass.

Pedestrians cross the intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets. On the right the corner of the Masonic Temple building can be seen with a sign advertising bicycle wheels. There is a Boston Subway construction site and machinery on the Boston Common. A sign on the construction building reads "Wa...

Date: 1881-1913

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355546

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8240.001

Nubble light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355559

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.027

Sanibel Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355560

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.028

Tillamook light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355561

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.029

Point Judith light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355562

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.030

Beavertail light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355577

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.031

Owl's Head light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355578

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.032

Boston light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355579

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.033

Annisquam Harbor light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355580

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.034

Cape Flattery light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355581

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.035

Deer Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355582

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.036

Cape San Juan light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355583

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.037

Matinicus Rock light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355584

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.038

Heceta Head light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355585

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.039

Coney Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355586

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.040

Tarrytown light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355587

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.041

Delaware Breakwater light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355594

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.042

Point Hueneme light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355595

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.043

Montauk Point light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355596

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.044

Southwest Reef light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355597

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.045

Plum Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355598

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.046

Spring Point Ledge light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355599

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.047

Letter from Mollie Tucker to Mame Tucker dated 25 September 1891

1 letter, 18 pages

Date: 1891

Collection: Tucker family papers

GUSN: 355600

Ref. Code: MS033.003.001.013.001

John J. Burns Library, Boston College, Newton, Massachusetts

Boston Annual Architectural Exhibition Label. Maginnis & Walsh 100 Boylston Street. Library Boston College, Newton, Mass. William H. Pierce & Co. Photo Enlargements 630 Washington Street, Boston

Collection: Maginnis and Walsh architectural collection, c. 1898-1932, undated

GUSN: 355601

Ref. Code: AR038.02.001

Biloxi light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355603

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.048

Boon Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355604

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.049

Pigeon Point light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355605

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.050

Robbins Reef light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355606

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.051

Absecon light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355607

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.052

Cape Henry light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355608

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.053

Stepping Stones light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355609

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.054

Eastern Point light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355611

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.055

Fire Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.056

St. George Reef light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355614

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.057

Goat Island light, Hassan Cork Tip cigarettes, American Tobacco Company, New York, New York

The card verso describes the lighthouse location, type of light, height, and visibility at sea.

Date: 1909-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355615

Ref. Code: EP001.01.115.01.02.058

The Architectural Record, vol. 55, no. 4, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York, N.Y., 1924 April

The issue of Architectural Record is dedicated to architect Harrie T. Lindeberg. The inside of the front cover has a newspaper obituary dated January 12, 1959, a New York Herald Tribune article dated May 16, 1934 about Lindeberg's plan for the American embassy in Moscow, and a death announcement fro...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356335

Ref. Code: EP005.253

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