Historic New England

Old colonial houses: a collection of fine 17th & 18th century authentic colonial homes faithfully reproduced on the exterior to the exact sizes and proportions of the originals with up-dated interiors for to-days living requirements, by E. Pollitt, Easton, Conn., undated

Portfolio of thirty-two house designs by architect Evan Pollitt. The plans are reproductions of 17th, 18th, and 19th century structures. The purchased sets include working illustrations, floor plans, elevations, and descriptions for contractor construction.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355421

Ref. Code: EP005.064

Premier small homes, Lumber Centre, Inc., 390 Albany Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

A variety of small house designs are presented for customers with illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355423

Ref. Code: EP005.065

Concrete houses, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Ill., undated

The catalog has plans designed by different architects which include illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans for customers. Concrete block garages are described on page 34.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355424

Ref. Code: EP005.066

Summer in the home of your dreams, Pope & Cottle Co., Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, Mass., undated

The business offers prefabricated houses that include plumbing, have Celotex insulation, and are completely furnished. Catalog includes floor plans and photographic prints of houses sold by the company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355425

Ref. Code: EP005.067

Plan book of model homes, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., 1949

Customers who purchase the working plans will also receive a wood model of the house. Includes floor plans, illustrations, and dimensions for house designs.

Date: 1949

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355426

Ref. Code: EP005.068

Low-cost cottage construction in America: a study based on the housing collection in the Harvard Social Museum, no. 7, by Winthrop A. Hamlin, Harvard University, Department of Social Ethics, Cambridge, Mass., 1917

The survey examines building materials used in house construction such as brick, concrete, hollow tile, and stucco with photographic prints of examples from around the country. Harvard University. Department of Social Ethics. Publications ; no. 7.

Date: 1917

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355429

Ref. Code: EP005.069

Public Garden, Boston, Mass.

This panoramic view of the Public Garden was taken from the Beacon Street side. People can be seen on the pathways winding through it with benches, fountains, statues, and the lagoon. On the right side of the image streets and buildings intersect with Arlington Street. The Ether Monument by sculptor...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355098

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6660.002

Public Garden, Boston, Mass., Moulton Photo Company, Salem, Mass.

A small group of girls and women walk pass the Washington statue on the left side of it. Six men work on the grounds around the statue's base. The sculpture and fountain known as "Venus rising from the sea" or "Maid of the Mist" can be seen on the left side of the image. Boats can be seen in the la...

Date: ca. 1892

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355099

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6650.002

Ferdinand Building, Washington Street junction of Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass.

The sign for Ferdinand's Blue Store states it carries furniture and carpets. Signs at street level advertise Hunter Baltimore Rye the American Gentleman's Whiskey, Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour, "Chris and the Wonderful Lamp," playing at the Boston Museum, a sign entreating passers-by to "Vote for Edw...

Date: 1899-12-11

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355110

Ref. Code: PC009.207.012

Junction of Washington and Warren Streets, Roxbury, Mass.

The Ferdinand Blue Store dominates the corner at 2260 Washington Street. Advertising and signs can be seen at street level to the right of the store. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1899-12-11

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355112

Ref. Code: PC009.207.013

Washington Street just north of Marvin Street, Roxbury, Mass.

Ferdinand's store, parlor furniture factory, is at the extreme left. W.B. Cutter, in the Curtis Building, carries paints and hardware at 2306 Washington Street. Joseph S. Waterman & Sons, funeral undertakers is in the building dated 1890. A horse-drawn vehicle stands in front of Waterman's. To the r...

Date: 1899-12-12

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355113

Ref. Code: PC009.207.014

Casey family seated on porch, undated

Three women reading the newspaper and sitting on the Casey Farm porch.

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 355139

Ref. Code: MS008.23.02.20.01

Edward Pearce Casey seated on porch, about 1938

Edward P. Casey, about 1938.

Date: circa 1938

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 355140

Ref. Code: MS008.23.02.20.02

Edward Pearce Casey and Lillian Casey, undated

Corner of photograph is missing; image is cut.

Date: circa 1938

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 355141

Ref. Code: MS008.23.02.20.03

Edward Pearce Casey, 1939

Edward "Ned" Pearce Casey, standing, 1939.

Date: 1939

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 355142

Ref. Code: MS008.23.02.20.04

Member of the Casey family, probably Lillian Casey, seated on porch, undated

A woman, probably Lillian Casey, seated on the porch at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, RI.

Date: undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 355143

Ref. Code: MS008.23.02.20.05

Dr. Theodore Eastman as a boy, undated

cabinet portrait

Date: undated

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 355146

Ref. Code: MS014.03.03.07.001

Trade card, Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 555 Main Street, Cambridgeport, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Insures dwellings and contents, returns 70% on expiration of 5-year policies."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.031

Exterior view of Congregation Beth Israel (Baldwin Place Shul), Baldwin Place, Boston, Mass.

Two men in top hats stand outside the Congregation Beth Israel building in Baldwin Place, Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355150

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.0650.001

Eastman House exterior South Berwick, ME

Item

Date: September 3, 1984

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355165

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0040.01

Eastman House exterior, South. Berwick, ME

1 photgraph

Date: September 3, 1984

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355166

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0040.02

Eastman House exterior, South Berwick, ME

1 photograph

Date: September 3, 1984

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355167

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0040.03

Eastman House exterior, South Berwick, ME

1 photograph

Date: September 3, 1984

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355168

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0040.04

South Berwick, Maine, A. S. Maddox and his sister, Dell Speed (copy)

1 photograph (copy)

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355169

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0020.001

W. B. Ross House, South Berwick, Maine, 1900

Caption reads: Home of W. B. Ross 1900 South Berwick, Maine. Mary B. Ross born April 1883 and daughter of Wesley and Elva Ross, S. Berwick, Maine Duplicate by mail Arthur H. Woodman, Melrose, Mass.

Date: 1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355170

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0010.001

Columbia Warren House, South Berwick, Maine

Caption reads:House of Columbia Warren, South Berwick, Maine some boards from it are installed in the garden house or "studio" of the Hamilton House.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355171

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0010.002

Wilkins House, South Berwick, Maine

Caption reads, Wilkins House Geo. A. Wilkins; Amateur Photographer So. Berwick, ME.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355172

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0010.003

George Tyson Davis House South Berwick, Maine

Caption reads, 3 September, 1916 Mrs. George Tyson Davis House South Berwick, Maine 2678 The Halliday Historic Photograph Co. 8 Beacon St., Boston.

Date: 1916

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355173

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0020.002

Berwick Academy, South Berwick, Maine

Caption reads, Berwick Academy, So. Berwick, Maine. Geo. A. Wilkins; Amateur Photographer So. Berwick, Maine

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355174

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0010.004

Cemetery, South Berwick, Maine

Handwriting is Sarah Orne Jewett's.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355175

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USME.1600.0010.005

Railroad trestle and dam, Salmon Falls, N. H.

Date: undated

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 355176

Ref. Code: MS014.03.03.07.002

Exterior View of Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355177

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.002

Interior view of Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355178

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.003

Interior view with fireplace of Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355179

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.004

Interior view of Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355180

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.005

Hall, Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355181

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.006

Bedroom, Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355182

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.007

Interior view of Bowen Mansion, 90 Willow Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

1 phototgraph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355183

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.32.008

War Ration Book, 1943 issued to Constance Holt

962053 ET United States of America Office of Price Administration War Ration Book No. 3

Date: 1943

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355184

Ref. Code: MS006.01.13.01.001

War Ration Book, 1943 issued to Judith C. Ask

764405 BV United States of America Office of Price Administration War Ration Book Four

Date: 1943

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355185

Ref. Code: MS006.01.13.01.002

Group portrait with President William McKinley on the porch at Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, Connecticut, July 4, 1891

Caption reads H. E. Bowen July 4th 1891. Gift 1983 H. Bowen White

Date: 1891

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355186

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.22.002

Photograph of Clarence Bowen as a young man

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355187

Ref. Code: MS006.03.01.03.001

Photograph of Clarence Bowen as a young man

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355188

Ref. Code: MS006.03.01.03.002

Photograph of Clarence Bowen as a young man, white tie

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355189

Ref. Code: MS006.03.01.03.003

Photograph of Clarence W. Bowen with dog

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355190

Ref. Code: MS006.03.01.03.004

Snapshot of Roseland Cottage exterior

1 photograph with text

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355191

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.33.002

Snapshot of Roseland Cottage garden

1 photograph

Date: 1962

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355192

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.33.003

Snapshot of Roseland Cottage roofline

1 photograph

Date: circa 1950-1959, undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355193

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.33.004

H. W. Bowen Residence, Woodstock, Conn. 56

1 postcard

Date: undated

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 355194

Ref. Code: MS006.03.02.33.005

A house of brick of moderate cost, Rogers and Manson, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book includes illustrations and floor plans for each house design. Text on the title page reads, "The practicability and stability of the brick house, its value as an investment, as a thing of beauty which will be a joy forever, thoughts concerning these matters are here submitted for considera...

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355195

Ref. Code: EP005.044

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