Historic New England

Peter Tufts House, Medford, Mass.

One albumen print of the Peter Tufts House, formerly and incorrectly known as the Cradock House, in Medford, Massachusetts. The Peter Tufts House was built from 1677-1680. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures at 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of t...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357179

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.002

Dorothy Quincy Homestead, Quincy, Mass.

One albumen print of the Dorothy Quincy Homestead in Quincy, Massachusetts.The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. The house was built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy II and housed the Quincy family over numerous generations. In the 19th century,...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357180

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.004

Alexander Standish House, Duxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Alexander Standish House in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. It has been claimed this house was built by Alexander Standish, son of Mayflower Pilgrim, Capt. Myles Standish, in 1666. H...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357181

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.005

Wells-Adams House, Salem Street, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of the Wells-Adams House on Salem Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1680. The building was demolished in 1894 along with numerous other historic buildings lo...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357182

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.006

Fairbanks House, Dedham, Mass.

One albumen print of the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. An unidentified man is seen sitting on the ground in front of the house. The house was built circa 1637, making it the oldest surviv...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357183

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.007

Auchmuty House, Roxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Auchmuty House in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1761 and was located at the corner Washington Street and Cliff Street. On the verso of the mount, the follo...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357184

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.008

Willow Court House, Dorchester, Mass.

One albumen print of the Willow Court House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1735. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Willow Court House 5 Corner Dorchester. ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357185

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.009

Longfellow House, Cambridge, Mass.

One albumen print of the Longfellow House in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1759. The Longfellow House was home to American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for 50 years. It also s...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357186

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.010

Christ Church in the City of Boston, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of Christ Church in the City of Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The church was built in 1723, making it the oldest standing church building in Boston. The church is also called the ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357187

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.011

Barker House, Pembroke, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Barker House in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Barker House Pembroke, Mass. 1628 A.D. / Oldest in Massachusett...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357188

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.003

Building material and millwork: mantels and fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.; Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. There is an eight page section on lumber at the back of the catalog. The verso has illustrations of the factories in Chicago and Philadelphia. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a blueprint while conferring with ...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357193

Ref. Code: EP005.323

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 2nd ed., National Fireproofing Company, Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1909

Plan book containing plans and illustrations for houses, factory buildings, stables, garages, school, hotel, and church buildings. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357194

Ref. Code: EP005.324

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 4th ed., National Fireproofing Company, Fulton Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1910

Photographic prints and descriptions are provided for various houses in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Construction details are described for the hollow tiles. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of Natco hollow tile and how to build them." 4th ed.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357197

Ref. Code: EP005.325

A new fireproof construction for houses and other small buildings of moderate cost, National Fireproofing Company, Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of fireproof house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357198

Ref. Code: EP005.326

Photographs of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., circa 1910

Nineteen albumen prints taken by Ruth Crowley depicting Massachusetts General Hospital staff, buildings, grounds, and patients. Eighteen of the prints measure 3 x 5 1/2 inches and one print measures 4 x 5 inches. The Bulfinch Building, located on the hospital's main campus on Fruit Street in the Wes...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357200

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5570.004

Natco house for six thousand dollars: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1912

Includes illustrations and floor plans of house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover illustration appears to be signed "L.E.B." Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357203

Ref. Code: EP005.327

Natco tex-tile one-family house: a selection of designs submitted in competition by architects, with illustrations of houses built of Natco tex-tile; together with articles treating of design, plan, and construction of dependable houses of moderate cost, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1917

Illustrations, floor plans, and photographic prints describe the one-family houses submitted for the competition. The design plans utilize the Natco products as a building material. Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1917

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357204

Ref. Code: EP005.328

Building material: millwork, lumber, roofing, mantels, fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1928

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. Blank order forms are provided for customers. A letterhead has an illustration of the Philadelphia store. There is a price list for roofing affixed to the front cover. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a bluepri...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357205

Ref. Code: EP005.329

A book of house designs: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book contains floor plans and photographic prints of designs. The cover illustration is signed "ABLeB." Published for the National Fireproofing Company by Rogers & Manson.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357206

Ref. Code: EP005.330

Receipt for plans and elevations by Asher Benjamin, 1817 March 24

Handwritten receipt written by architect Asher Benjamin in the amount of $10.00 for the drawing of plans and elevations. The receipt is dated March 24, 1817 on recto. On the verso, the following is written: "No. 110 / Asher Benjamin / Sept. 9. 1817." To the left of the date the word "Charged" is wri...

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357229

Ref. Code: MS029.002.013

Specifications for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Specification of labor and materials of house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. The specifications were completed by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. His seal is located on the cover of the specifications. The specifications are dated circa 1950 and measure 9 x 11 inches.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357230

Ref. Code: AR001.001.001

Massachusetts - Fort Devens

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357232

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.015

Photograph of the 366th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass., 1941 May 16

Framed photograph of 94 unidentified officers of the 366th Infantry in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, on May 14, 1941. The photograph is black and white and measures 9 1/4 x 26 inches. All individuals pictured are dressed in uniform. The majority of the officers are Black, although a small number of th...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357234

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.015.001

How to remodel your home, edited by Victor S. Fox, Style Publications, Inc., 60 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1946

Booklet contains articles discussing topics related to remodeling and interior design and decoration. Text on the front cover reads, "Many acutal photographs before and after."

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357233

Ref. Code: EP005.331

The homebuilder, National Homebuilder's Society, 6 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1923

The publication provides guidance in financing, selecting a site, building materials, flooring, heating, and sanitation. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for house designs. A price list for 1923 and a reduced price list for June 16, 1924, are included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357237

Ref. Code: EP005.332

Footprints Walking Tours scrapbook

Scrapbook for Footprints Walking Tours located in Rockport, Massachusetts. Contains 100 pages and measures 14 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Three two-sided promotional brochures for Footprints Walking Tours are taped on the cover. Scrapbook contains materials related to operation of the company such as adver...

Date: 1998-2000

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 357239

Ref. Code: MS004.057

Modern homes, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Modern Homes Division, Chicago, Ill.; Newark, N.J., 1936

The plan book describes the features and advantages of Honor Bilt precut houses. Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions of designs are included throughout.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357241

Ref. Code: EP005.333

Best way to achieve low-cost housing is to build low-cost homes, National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Transportation Building, Washington, D.C., 1939

There are thirteen 1939 Demonstration Designs created by National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc. Illustration, floor plans, and a description are included for each design. Text on the item verso states that plan number 2 will be included in the "Homes of Tomorrow" section at the New York World's Fa...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357245

Ref. Code: EP005.334

Specifications for work on 174 High Street, Newburyport, Mass., circa 1900

Specification of material and labor to be used in work on house No. 174 High Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, for Mr. A.F. Ross. The specifications were completed by Newburyport architect John E. Bailey. The specifications are dated circa 1900 and measure 13 1/4 x 9 inches. Various advertisemen...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357247

Ref. Code: AR001.001.002

Massachusetts - Florence

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357248

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995

Rhode Island - Elmswood

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357249

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0165

Manufacturing jewelry, Providence, Rhode Island, 1915

One 3 1/4 x 4 inch lantern slide depicting unidentified factory workers manufacturing jewelry in Providence, Rhode Island. The slide is dated 1915. The factory pictured is unidentified. The factory was located in the Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District. The slide was produced by the K...

Collection: Lantern slides collection

GUSN: 357250

Ref. Code: PC007.001

Connecticut - Rockville - Modern - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357253

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USCT.1520.0020

Conrady Bros. Garage, Rockville, Conn., circa 1930

Three mounted and matted albumen prints depicting Conrady Bros. Garage in Rockville, Connecticut. The photographs are dated circa 1930 and measures 12 x 14 inches. They depicts the front of the garage with two windows and a garage door in the middle. A Socony, or Standard Oil Company of New York, ga...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357254

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USCT.1520.0010.001

Massachusetts - Florence - Photomechanical

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357256

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0010

Massachusetts - Florence - Ancient - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357257

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0020

Massachusetts - Florence - Ancient - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357258

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0030

Massachusetts - Florence - Modern - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357259

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0040

Massachusetts - Florence - Modern - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357260

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0050

Music - Mounted

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357267

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5300.0500

Winthrop band, 1896 May 30

One mounted albumen print of the Winthrop Band. The location of this photograph is unknown. Twenty-one unidentified inviduals are pictured holding various instruments. The photograph measures 8 x 10 inches. Along the bottom of the recto, the following caption is written: "Winthrop Band May 30 -1860 ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357268

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5300.0500.001

Views of A. & W. Sprague's store, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1860

Eight albumen stereographs depicting interior and exterior views of A. & W. Sprague's store in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. This was the storefront for the A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Company. Views include a street view of the storefront, a view of the loading docks, and ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357270

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002

New Hampshire - Dover - Garrison Hill Greenhouses

Four mounted albumen prints of the Garrison Hill Greenhouses in Dover, New Hampshire. The prints are dated circa 1910. The first is a portrait of two unidentified men standing inside a greenhouse. The second shows three unidentified men create a wreath at a work table inside an office. The third is...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357272

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.0400.0040

Youth's companion, old home number 1912, vol. 86, no. 35, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1912 August 29

1 issue : illustrations

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357274

Ref. Code: EP005.335

Youth's companion, old home number 1915, vol. 89, no. 34, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1915 August 26

The verso is an advertisement for Grapenuts cereal with a girl and her dog.

Date: 1915

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357275

Ref. Code: EP005.336

Youth's companion, old home number 1919, vol. 93, no. 34, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1919 August 21

The illustration on the front cover shows a soldier returning home. The advertisement on the verso advertises Wilson's bacon.

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357276

Ref. Code: EP005.337

Red book of perfect fit homes: 3 and 4 bedroom plans, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 W. Hubbard, Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book containing floor plans, illustrations, dimensions, and a brief description for each design. The back cover lists seven steps to your "dream house." The plans are available from T.S. Mann Lumber Co., Petersham Road, Athol, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357277

Ref. Code: EP005.338

Deck house plans, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass., 1981

The portfolio lists the service center locations around the country.

Date: 1981

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357278

Ref. Code: EP005.339

Class A hotels: points about New York, Hotel Booklet Company, 1270 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 1912

Hotels are listed with maps, points of interest, subway stations, buses, railroads, churches, clubs, and theatres. Text on the cover reads, "Presented by Hotel Worthy, Springfield, Mass."

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357280

Ref. Code: EP005.340

Exterior of the Pomham Club [WD116A]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass plate negative collection

GUSN: 356793

Ref. Code: PC074.03.75

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