Historic New England

East Exterior View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Date: 1915

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360608

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.184

Southwest Street View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1906

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360609

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.185

South View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1924

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360610

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.186

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.

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

Teachers cottages, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Chicago, Ill., 1916

Plan book containes some house designs directed towards teachers and their families. Designs include an illustration of the house and floor plans. Alongisde these designs are articles about what purposes these houses fulfill for teachers and students as well as photographs of current schoolhouses th...

Date: 1916

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360703

Ref. Code: EP005.571

Automobile houses and garages, Penn Metal Ceiling and Roofing Company, Ltd., 201 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Trade catalog contains photographic prints of the company's products used in structures throughout Massachusetts, detailing installation processes, dimensions, and product specifications when applicable. Published by Penn Metal Ceiling and Roofing Company, Ltd.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360705

Ref. Code: EP005.572

Add new freshness, charm, and individuality to the old home, N. T. Fox Co., Portland, Maine, undated

Brochure showcases before-and-after illustrations of homes, focusing on interior and exterior renovations. Descriptions of the process and advertisements for specific woodworking companies are also prominently featured.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360707

Ref. Code: EP005.573

Bossert portable garages, Louis Bossert & Sons, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1915

Brochure explaining the benefits of constructing a Bossert Portable House and garages. Included in the brochure are dimensions, pricing, and photographic prints.

Date: 1915

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360708

Ref. Code: EP005.574

Garage catalog, Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc., N. Tonawanda, N.Y., 1930

Plan book of listings for garage designs. Each design includes a photographic print of the completed structure, a floor plan, dimensions, and the amount of cars it can hold.

Date: 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360710

Ref. Code: EP005.575

The home garage of concrete masonry, Portland Cement Association, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Each design includes floor plans, descriptions of the processes of building the structure, unique design features, cross sections, and photographs of completed designs.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360711

Ref. Code: EP005.576

Concrete block garages, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Ill., 1920

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Most designs contain photographic prints and descriptions of why portland cement is the best building material. Some designs may have floor plans and cross sections, and there is a detailed price plan in the back of the plan book.

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360712

Ref. Code: EP005.577

Concrete block garages, Lehigh Portland Cement Company, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Most designs contain photographic prints and descriptions of why portland cement is the best building material. Some designs have floor plans and cross sections, and there is a detailed price plan in the back of the catalog.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360713

Ref. Code: EP005.578

Whittredge garages, Whittredge Portable Buildings Co., 965 Broad Street, West Lynn, Mass., undated

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Most designs contain photographic prints and descriptions of why portland cement is the best building material.There are also articles describing the company's process in building the structures.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360714

Ref. Code: EP005.579

Concrete garages, The Atlas Portland Cement Company, 30 Broad Street, New York, N.Y., undated

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Most designs contain photographic prints and descriptions of why portland cement is the best building material. There are also articles describing the company's process in building the structures.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360715

Ref. Code: EP005.580

Choosing the garage, The Atlas Portland Cement Company, 25 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 1921

Plan book of designs for multi-car garages. Most designs contain photographic prints and descriptions of why portland cement is the best building material. Some designs may have floor plans and cross sections, and there is a detailed price plan in the back of the catalog.

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360716

Ref. Code: EP005.581

Modern garages for your car problem, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1953

Plan book of listings for garage designs. Each design includes illustrations of the completed structure, design number, a brief description of the garage's features, a floor plan, dimensions, and the amount of cars it can hold.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360717

Ref. Code: EP005.582

Rotogarages, Albert Buranelli, 10 East 40th Street, New York City, N.Y., 1953

Plan book for the Rotogarage, marketed not only as a garage but also an effective "A-Bomb" shelter. Inside are detailed drawings of the proposed structure, including cross sections, floor plans, and other elevation views. There are some descriptions of features and justifications for the design by t...

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360719

Ref. Code: EP005.583

Do-it-yourself ideas for your garage, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1954

The issue, in addition to providing different designs for home garages, provides photographic prints and descriptions of garages under construction using products advertised throughout.

Date: 1954

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360721

Ref. Code: EP005.584

Building material, catalog 92, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Trade catalog for building materials aimed for home dwellings. Most products have prices, dimensions, descriptions, and illustrations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360722

Ref. Code: EP005.585

Morgan authentic woodwork, Morgan Company, Oshkosh, Wis., 1935

Trade catalog showcasing building products from the company, including staircases, doorway, and mouldings. Each listing comes with a design number, a description of the product, and an illustration.

Date: 1935

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360724

Ref. Code: EP005.586

The home harmonious, WNAC Home Builder's Department, Boston, Mass., 1927

List of home design listings and articles detailing how to properly maintain one's home. Listings typically come with an illustration or photographic print of the completed design and floor plans. Robert L. Stevenson is typically listed as the architect for the designs shown.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360726

Ref. Code: EP005.587

Webber's money saving catalog of building materials, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Fitchburg, Mass., 1941

Trade catalog for building materials aimed for home dwellings. Most products have prices, dimensions, descriptions, and illustrations.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360771

Ref. Code: EP005.588

1926 Herald-Traveler book of homes, Boston Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1926

Trade catalog contains articles and illustrations detailing home renovation tips and advocating for certain design choices to make the home more appealing. Topics such as spray painting the house, improving the pipe systems throughout the house, and basic techniques for proper home maintenance are d...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360772

Ref. Code: EP005.589

The book of homes: help for the man who wants to build, Boston Herald-Traveler, Boston, Mass., 1924

Plan book of house designs published by the Boston Herald-Traveler. The first portion of the plan book provides articles discussing topics of construction, maintenance, and decoration. The house designs in the latter portion of the plan book contains the house designs. Each design is accompanied by ...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360773

Ref. Code: EP005.590

Old homes made new, vol. 2, Charles C. Kellog and Sons Co., Utica, N.Y., 1925

Periodical contains photographic prints of homes before and after renovations have been made. There are flaps that overlap photographs of the home before the renovation, and readers can flip back and forth between the two.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360775

Ref. Code: EP005.591

Be it ever so humble, National Kellastone Company, Chicago, Ill., undated

Brochure advertising Kellastone stucco. Portions of the brochure showcase the changes to a house after utilizing Kellastone stucco over other materials. Published by the National Kellastone Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360777

Ref. Code: EP005.592

For your garage at home, Lupton Steel Windows, 2631 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich., undated

Brochure advertising Lupton Steel Windows, in which the company showcases how the window was utilized in different garages. The company emphasizes security, ease of installation, and aesthetic.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360779

Ref. Code: EP005.593

New rooms within old walls, Beaver Board Company, Buffalo, N.Y., 1918

Brochure advertising the Beaver Boards Company. When unfolded, the brochure showcases the numerous uses and improvements the beaver boards provide, including before-and-after cross sections of a house using the boards and a house that doesn't use the boards.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360781

Ref. Code: EP005.594

Practical one and two car garages that will save you money, Morgan Company, Oshkosh, Wis., undated

Trade catalog showcasing wooden Morgan products used as building materials for garages. On the back of the pamphlet pages are design listings for garages, with each listing including an illustration, a floor plan, and specifications for different structural elements of the garage.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360782

Ref. Code: EP005.595

This is the house that Sloane built, W. & J. Sloane, 575 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

Plan book for a single house design. The plan book takes the reader through one room at a time, usually with a photographic print of the interior, a description of what makes the layout unique, and a price list for all the furniture decorations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360783

Ref. Code: EP005.596

Wakefield garages, Wakefield Garage Mfg. Co., Inc., Wakefield, Mass., circa 1924

Plan book for garage designs. Each design showcases foundation plans, photographic prints of the completed design, and some articles describing the construction process.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360785

Ref. Code: EP005.597

Sugar Bowl

Blue transfer-printed pearlware sugar bowl. Floral border surrounds cover and rim. Nature scene featuring swans adorns the body. Rectangular finial.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, transfer printing

GUSN: 11010

Accession Number: 1939.298AB

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