Historic New England

Tile installations, E. Stanley Wires Company, Inc., 120 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The advantages of using ceramic tile as flooring is described. A list of residential, industrial, educational and other site installations is provided for customers. Cover margin text reads "A.I.A. File No. 23a."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291559

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.003

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses in winter

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate greenhouses and surrounding landscape in winter. The scene is covered in snow. The image shows the greenhouse on the left with a wall leading to the right. In the foreground are shrubs, and visible behind the greenhouse are buildings a...

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291572

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.068

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate greenhouses showing the greenhouses with a fence behind and shrubs and overgrown grass around. In the background are trees.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291575

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.069

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white mounted photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate greenhouses showing the greenhouses with small bushes a large tree in front. More trees can be seen around the perimeter of the greenhouses.

Date: 1880-1890

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291577

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.070

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate carriage barn

A black and white mounted photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate carriage barn showing the barn with trees behind it and one birch tree in front.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291579

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.071

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white copy print of a photograph (original in the A. H. Folsom photograph album of the Lyman Estate) of the exterior of the Lyman Estate greenhouses and surrounding landscape. The image shows the greenhouses with trees behind and a large landscaped lawn with shrubs and trees in front. A ...

Date: 1884

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291580

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.072

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate greenhouses and surrounding landscape. The image shows the greenhouses and main house with trees behind and a large lawn with shrubs and trees in front.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291581

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.073

Aerial view of the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white aerial photograph of the Lyman Estate greenhouses and surrounding landscape. The image shows the greenhouses with trees and a large house on a hill behind and a large lawn with shrubs and trees in front.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291582

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.074

Folder of 20 Souvenir Art-Colortone Views of Cape Cod, Mass.

One folder of 20 miniature, C. T. Art-Colortone, postcards of Cape Cod, Mass.; 2.75" x 3.75" published by the Curt Teich & Co. Folder Includes a "View along Cape Cod Canal, showing Sagamore Bridge" from an original photoraph by Harrison Fisk, copyright E.D. West.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291593

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.015

View along the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white photograph showing the view along the side of the Lyman Estate greenhouses, with a path that leads in front of the greenhouses which is surrounded by shrubs and overhung by a dogwood tree. A note at the bottom of the image indicates that the original photograph was taken by H. O. S...

Date: 1933

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291594

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.075

View along the Lyman Estate greenhouses

A black and white photograph showing the view along the side of the Lyman Estate greenhouses, with a path that leads in front of the greenhouses and a row of shrubs between the pah and the greenhouses. A dogwood tree overhangs the path.

Date: 1935-05-24

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291598

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.076

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate carriage barn in winter

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate carriage barn in winter, showing the front of the barn with the tops of trees behind it. The ground is covered in snow. Two leafless trees stand by either side of the doorway.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291599

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.077

Event day cover, USS Monaghan Transits Cape Cod Canal, August 15, 1935.

One Event day cover, USS Monaghan Transits Cape Cod Canal, August 15, 1935. Stamped, postedmarked envelope, cachet by American Naval Cancellation Society; photographic image of the USS Monaghan.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291600

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.016

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate main house in winter

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate main house in winter, showing the driveway leading to the front door. The door has a wreath on it, and the ground is covered in snow.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291602

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.078

Event day cover, The Mayflower II Passage Through Cape Cod Canal, August 7, 2013.

One event day cover, The Mayflower II; Passage Through Cape Cod Canal, August 7, 2013, 3.5" x 6.5". Stamped, postedmarked envelope, cachet by Cover Scape Cachets; color image of the Mayflower II.

Date: 2013

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291603

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.017

Fence around the Lyman Estate

A black and white photograph of a fence and stone wall along the edge of the Lyman Estate property. The fence is on top of the stone wall, and it is dilapidated, with holes and broken sections. Behind the fence is dense growth of trees. In front of the fence is a paved sidewalk.

Date: ca. 1973

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291604

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.079

Fence around the Lyman Estate

A black and white photograph of a fence atop a stone wall along the edge of the Lyman Estate property. The view is along the length of the fence, and damage to the fence can be seen. On the left of the fence is tree growth. On the right is a sidewalk and road, with a car and a building in the backgr...

Date: ca. 1973

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291605

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.080

Color photographic postcard of Cape Cod Canal and Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod, Mass.

Color photographic postcard of the Cape Cod Canal and Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod, Mass., depicting three ships traveling through the Cape Cod Canal in the foreground and the Sagamore Bidge in the background Color Photoraph by Randall Abbott.

Date: circa 1958, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291607

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.018

"Plan of the Lyman Estate, 1880"

A black and white photographic print of a landscape drawing of the Lyman Estate. The legend indicates that the scale is 80 feet to one inch. The original drawing is dated 1880, but the photographic print is much more modern, possibly from the 1970s.

Date: 1970-1979, undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291608

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.081

Exterior view of the Lyman Estate carriage barn

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Lyman Estate carriage barn, showing the front of the barn with bicycles propped against it and a car parked in the driveway. Trees stand on either side of the building and behind it.

Date: 1974-07-00

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291612

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.082

Color postcard of tourist map of Cape Cod, Mass.

1 color postcard of a tourist map of Cape Cod illustrated with cities and towns and surrounding seas, c. 1958.

Date: circa 1958, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291613

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.019

Exterior view of the 1800 Lyman Estate greenhouse

A black and white photograph of the the Lyman Estate greenhouse built in 1800 and surrounding landscape. The image shows the greenhouse from the side, with trees and shrubs around it.

Date: 1979-03-00

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291620

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.083

Exterior view of the 1800 Lyman Estate greenhouse looking inside

A black and white photograph possibly showing the Lyman Estate greenhouse built in 1800. The view is from the outside looking through a doorway to the interior.

Date: 2001

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291621

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.084

Interior view of the 1800 Lyman Estate greenhouse

A black and white photograph showing the interior of the Lyman Estate greenhouse built in 1800. The image shows built in brick counters or shelves with a walkway in between, as well as a sprinkler system and the underside of the greenhouse windows.

Date: 1959

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291622

Ref. Code: PC006.LYM.01.085

"A Canal Across Cape Cod"

A book published in 1895 by the Massachusetts Ship Canal Co. titled "A Canal across Cape Cod." The cover is blue fabric with the title embossed in gold on a black background.

Date: 1895

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291655

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.001

Non-Cape Cod Canal

File part

Date: 1909-1975, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291662

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026

View of a beach with a dolphin washed up on the shore.

One black and white photograph of beach with a dolphin washed up on the shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291663

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.001

View of dunes and a small cottage in the distance.

One black and white photograph of dunes and a small cootage in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291664

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.002

View of a beach and dunes.

One black and white photograph of a beach and dunes with beach grass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291665

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.003

View of a pool of water on a beach surrounded by beach grass..

One black and white photograph of a pool of water in a depression on a beach surrounded by beach grass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291666

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.004

Concerning C.H. Pepper's Linoleum and improvement in the manufacture illustrated, C.H. Pepper, 68 and 70 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. and 1319 and 1321 Broadway, New York, New York

The advantages of linoleum floor covering for nurseries, dining rooms and commercial spaces is described. The manufacturing process is described. The business premises are shown on the front cover.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291667

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.004

Small book of designs of parquetry wood floors, & borders, Egyptian grille & fret work, etc., Boughton & Linville, 201 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The pamphlet has designs of flooring and borders for customers. The business will make windows and door screens to order. The business received five awards at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the highest premium at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. John W. Boughton is the m...

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291673

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.005

Floor designs, The Buttle Parquet Floor Co., 47 W. 14th Street, New York, New York

Flooring designs and services are described for potential customers. A portion of pages 6 and 7 is missing. The warehouse is located at 153-155 Lawrence Street in Brooklyn, New York.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291676

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.006

Interior view, 1st Harrison Gray Otis House, parlor, Cambridge St., Boston, Mass.

A black and white view of the parlor of the 1st Harrison Gray Otis house on Cambridge Street in Boston, showing a sofa, three chairs, a grandfather clock, a fireplace, two candle holders on the mantel, a portrait, and two windows with curtains. The floor is covered by a large area rug.

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 291679

Ref. Code: PC006.HGO.01.017

Letters received

File part

Date: 1806-1846

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 291685

Ref. Code: MS025.01.01.01

U.S.S. Harlan R. Dickson runs aground on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the destroyer U.S.S. Harlan R. Dickson as it lies aground a short distance from the Cape Cod Canal shore. The image also shows a fisherman casting his line with his children playing on the rocks in the foreground.

Date: 1971-07-27

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291686

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.051

Two tugboats fail ro refloat barge

A black and white view of two tugboats as they try unsuccessfully to refloat a barge that ran aground near the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal. The barge had been en route to Bangor, ME from Philadelphia when 50 knot winds blew it off course into shallow waters.

Date: 1971-03-16

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291687

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.052

Two boys in a small ship-lapped boat towing a sailboat.

1 black and white photograph of two boys in a small ship-lapped motor boat who appear to be towing a sailboat. There are three men in the sailboat, and cottages can be seen along the shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292019

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.007

A group of small boats under sail.

1 black and white photograph of a group of small boats under sail that apprear to be racing.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292022

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.008

A man kneeling on the grass holding a cucumber or squash.

One black and white photograph of man, dressed in a scally cap and work clothes, kneeling on the grass holding a cucumber or squash.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292023

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.009

Papers of the Anderson family of South Windham, Maine

Series I, Papers of the Anderson family of South Windham, Maine, 1801-1908, undated (#1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.3, C.1.1-C.1.59, OB.2.6), contains account books; attendance and grade books; an autograph book; awards and certificates; bills and receipts; class work and other school papers; clippings; copybook...

Date: 1801-1908, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292038

Ref. Code: MS032.01

Papers of the Barker family of South Windham, Maine

Series II, Papers of the Barker family of South Windham, Maine, 1797-1834, undated (#1.9, 2.7, 2.9, C.1.60-C.2.1), contains account books; personal correspondence; a daybook; a lease, a summons, and other legal documents; promissory notes; receipts; and a school exercise book in mathematics; belongi...

Date: 1797-1834, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292039

Ref. Code: MS032.02

Papers of the Berry family of South Windham, Maine

Series III, Papers of the Berry family of South Windham, Maine, 1738-1864, undated (#C.2.2-C.2.10), contains a Bible record; a calling/visiting card; a church pew certificate; personal correspondence; receipts; fragments of class assignments; penmanship copybooks; and a list of medicinal herb plants...

Date: 1738-1864, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292040

Ref. Code: MS032.03

Papers of the Goodell family of South Windham, Maine

Series IV, Papers of the Goodell family of South Windham, Maine, c.1849-1947, undated (#1.8, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2-3.3, C.2.11-C.2.43, C.3.60, OB.3.10), contains awards and certificates; booklets and other printed material; calling/visiting cards; decorative cards; clippings; a book contract; business and p...

Date: 1849-1947, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292041

Ref. Code: MS032.04

Papers of the Parker family of South Windham, Maine

Series V, Papers of the Parker family of South Windham, Maine, 1884-1947, undated (#1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 2.5, C.2.44-C.2.60), contains an account book; an application and papers for a pension annuity; calling/visiting cards; cancelled checks and check stubs; reward of merit cards; a membership certificate...

Date: 1884-1947, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292042

Ref. Code: MS032.05

Papers of the Smith family of South Windham, Maine

Series VI, Papers of the Smith family of South Windham, Maine, 1796-c.1957, undated (bulk, 1796-1811) (#3.1, C.2.61-C.2.62), contains financial records and an undated sermon belonging to Peter Thatcher Smith (1731-1826). Also included in the series is a circa 1957 family history and genealogy compi...

Date: 1796-1957, undated, predominant 1796-1811

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292043

Ref. Code: MS032.06

Other family papers from the Parson Smith Homestead in South Windham, Maine

Series VII. Other family papers from the Parson Smith Homestead in South Windham, Maine, 1805-1922, undated (#1.2, 2.2, 2.8, 4.1-5.6, C.2.63-C.3.59, C.3.61, C.4.1-C.4.34, OB.1.4, OB.2.6, OB.3.10-OB.3.11, OB.11.1), contains advertisements; account books and related papers; bills related to John Merri...

Date: 1805-1922, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292044

Ref. Code: MS032.07

Papers of Abraham Anderson (1758-1844)

Subseries A, Papers of Abraham Anderson (1758-1844), 1801-1839 (#1.7, 2.1, C.1.1-C.1.3), contains an account book, correspondence, a debt collection petition, and promissory notes. The account book and promissory notes reflect Anderson's daily business and household transactions associated with the...

Date: 1801-1839

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292045

Ref. Code: MS032.01.01

Papers of Edward Anderson (1801-1867)

Subseries B, Papers of Edward Anderson (1801-1867), 1812-1868, undated (#C.1.4-C.1.17), contains personal correspondence; legal documents; fire insurance policies and renewal papers from Farmers' and Mechanics' Mutual Fire Insurance Company; promissory notes; receipts for goods and services rendered...

Date: 1812-1868, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292046

Ref. Code: MS032.01.02

Papers of Edward Augustus Anderson (1830-1913)

Subseries C, Papers of Edward Augustus Anderson (1830-1913), 1845-1872 (#C.1.18-C.1.19), contains receipts for goods and services rendered and a letter from H.H. Baker to Anderson regarding the repayment of a loan. The subseries is arranged alphabetically by record type.

Date: 1845-1872

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292047

Ref. Code: MS032.01.03

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