Historic New England

David Perini house, Dover, Mass.

two black and white and two color images of the David Perini house in Dover, Massachusetts (commission #2425)

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 355892

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.PeriniD

New ideas for building your home from Better Homes & Gardens, 1939 ed., edited by John Normile, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1939

Text on the front cover reads, "Better Homes & Gardens book of selected home plans 1939 edition. 100 selected homes with photographic prints and plans, financing your home, building your home." There is a Bildcost gardened-home plan section and articles on building materials. There is a glossary of ...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355894

Ref. Code: EP005.175

New ideas for modernizing your home: renewing, remodeling, redecorating, refurnishing, Better Homes & Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa, 1933

Advice and suggestions for home remodeling projects is provided. Text on the front cover reads, "From Better Homes & Gardens' Household and Home-Building Service Bureau."

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355895

Ref. Code: EP005.176

Help for the man who wants to build: a group of selected plans for small homes, vol. 2, The Berkshire Evening Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass., 1921-1928

The book covers financing, building costs, and building materials. Includes floor plans and illustrations of house designs. Text in the publication reads "Edited by Maurice I. Flagg and Robert Taylor Jones for The Architects' Small House Service Bureau of The United States, Inc."

Date: 1921-1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355896

Ref. Code: EP005.177

The book of homes: help for the man who wants to build, edited by P. Irving Schwarz, Boston Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1924

Plan book containing illustrations, prices, and floor plans for house designs. Text inside the item reads, "Edited and designed by P. Irving Schwarz." Text on the front cover reads, "Published by the Boston Herald-Traveler."

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355927

Ref. Code: EP005.178

Home designs, Better Homes & Gardens, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1965

Issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Text on the front cover reads, "Over 90 architect-designed homes, built for real families." The designs have dimensions, photographic prints, and floor plans.

Date: 1965

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355928

Ref. Code: EP005.179

Distinguished houses of moderate cost, 1st ed., edited by Raymond T. B. Hand, Robert M. McBride & Company, New York, N.Y., 1936

Thirty-five houses are profiled with descriptions, floor plans, and photographic prints.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355931

Ref. Code: EP005.180

[Portfolio], Acorn Structures, Inc., P.O. Box 1445, Concord, Mass., 1991

Portfolio of materials related to Acorn Structures, Inc. Acorn designs custom houses for clients with panelized and precut materials, windows, doors, roofing, siding, exterior and interior trim, and cabinetry. Includes brochures and catalogs containing floor plans, illustrations of designs, prices, ...

Date: 1991

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355933

Ref. Code: EP005.181

The Small Home, vol. 10, no. 3, Architects' Small House Service Bureau, 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1930 March

The issue has building plans and articles on flooring, heating, and New England colonial homes.

Date: 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355937

Ref. Code: EP005.182

The Small Home, vol. 10, no. 4, Architects' Small House Service Bureau, 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1930 April

The issue has building plans and articles on cracked plaster, heating, and flower gardens.

Date: 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355942

Ref. Code: EP005.183

The Small Home, vol. 11, no. 3, Architects' Small House Service Bureau, 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1931 March

The issue has building plans and articles on building materials and home improvement.

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355946

Ref. Code: EP005.184

The Small Home, vol. 11, no. 6, Architects' Small House Service Bureau, 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1931 June

The issue has building plans and articles on wallpaper, gardening, refrigeration, and children.

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355947

Ref. Code: EP005.185

Exterior view, St. Paul's Church, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 116 in the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355950

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3300.016

Exterior view, New South Church, Summer and Bedford Streets, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 140 in the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355953

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3200.004

Exterior view, Old South, Washington Street, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 140 in the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355956

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3550.030

Exterior view, Boston Athenaeum, Pearl Street, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 188 in the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355957

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.3850.021

Exterior view, Nahant Hotel, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 204 of the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355961

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6150.001

Exterior view, Mansion House, John Hancock House, from Bowen's picture of Boston or the citizen's and stranger's guide to the metropolis of Massachusetts and its environs, 3rd ed., Otis Broaders and Company, Boston, Mass.

The engraving is on page 241 in the book.

Date: 1838

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 355963

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.1100.008

Wigwarm portable houses, E. F. Hodgson, Dover, Mass., 1907

Prices, dimensions, and photographic prints of Wigwarm cottages, bungalows, garages, and other structures are described. The cover photo is captioned "Wigwarm Camp, Moosehead Lake, Maine."

Date: 1907

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355975

Ref. Code: EP005.186

A tour of Belmont homes for the benefit of the League of Women Voters of Belmont, Saturday, 1905 May 5

Brochure contains descriptions of five private houses and one dormitory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Baker House at 362 Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1950-05-05

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355977

Ref. Code: EP005.187

[Architectural works of Edward T. P. Graham], Edward T. P. Graham, Boston, Mass., and Cleveland, Ohio, undated

Collection of plates depicting buildings designed by architect Edward T. P. Graham.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355981

Ref. Code: EP005.188

New ideas for building your home, new and completely rev. 1942 ed., compiled and edited by John Normile, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1942

Text on the front cover reads, "Better Homes & Gardens' 1942 edition of new ideas for building your home. 192 selected homes with photographsand plans. Hundreds of construction tips. Answers to your building questions." There is a Bildcost gardened-home plan section and articles on building material...

Date: 1942

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355982

Ref. Code: EP005.189

Hodgson houses, camps, and equipment, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1935

The plan book has plans for vacation houses, year-round houses, garden structures, birdhouses, doghouses, kennels, and garages. Includes photographic prints and illustrations of designs.The factory and one outdoor exhibit is in Dover, Massachusetts with a second exhibit in South Sudbury, Mass. Text ...

Date: 1935

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355985

Ref. Code: EP005.190

Suggested designs for small, firesafe concrete homes, Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., undated

In addition to the house plans there are construction detail and specification suggestions on each page. Includes photographic prints and floor plans for designs. The item describes stucco textures commonly used in house construction. Distributed by Lehigh Portland Cement Company, Allentown, Pennsyl...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355990

Ref. Code: EP005.191

Houses in controlled developments: a reference study printed from the building types section of Architectural Record, F. W. Dodge Corporation, 119 West 40th Street, New York, N.Y., 1940

The articles are on deed restrictions, neighborhood planning, and perspectives from architects in the field.

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355992

Ref. Code: EP005.192

Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., October 13, 1939

1 black-and-white print

Date: 1939-10-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 355995

Ref. Code: PC017.02.020.004

Houses, camp cottages, equipment as prefabricated for fifty years by Hodgson, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1942

The plan book contains houses and outdoor buildings such as play houses, bird houses, animal housing and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographic prints, dimensions, and floor plans. The business address in Boston is at 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue....

Date: 1942

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355996

Ref. Code: EP005.193

Hodgson houses, camps, and equipment, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1936

Hodgson manufactures summer cottages, playhouses, garages, garden structures, and greenhouses. Plan book includes prices, floor plans, photographic prints, and dimensions for designs. The outdoor exhibits and factory are located in Dover, Massachusetts. The cover title reads, "Hodgson houses and cam...

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355997

Ref. Code: EP005.194

Hodgson houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1928

The plan book is meant to give an idea of Hodgson houses. Includes prices, floor plans, photographic prints, and dimensions for designs. Outdoor exhibits are in Dover and South Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355998

Ref. Code: EP005.195

Wigwarm portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., Dover, Mass., undated

Prices, floor plans, illustrations, and dimensions for Wigwarm cottages, bungalows, garages, and other structures are described. The Boston office is at 118 Washington Street.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355999

Ref. Code: EP005.196

Huntington Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, looking towards Horticultural Hall and the Uptown Theatre, Boston, Mass.

To the right of Horticultural Hall is Chickering Hall being used in this time period as the Uptown Theatre. Just beyond it, can be seen the Huntington Avenue entrance pillars for the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Further down Huntington is the Strand Theatre, Mechanics Hall, and in the distance...

Date: 1939-1941

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 356002

Ref. Code: PC017.02.020.005

Huntington Avenue underpass construction, Boston, Mass.

A construction fence can be seen on the left side in front of Horticultural Hall and the Uptown Theatre. Construction activity is taking place on both sides of the street. The Strand Theatre, Mechanics Hall, and the Copley Square Hotel can be seen on the left side of the image. A policeman stands in...

Date: 1939-1941

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 356003

Ref. Code: PC017.02.020.006

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1924

The structures shown in the catalog include houses, camp houses, playhouses, and clubhouses. Includes prices, photographic prints, and dimensions of designs. Hodgson has a factory and outdoor exhibit in Dover, Massachusetts. The New York show room is in the Craftsman Bldg., 6 East 39th Street, corne...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356007

Ref. Code: EP005.197

Wigwarm portable houses, E. F. Hodgson, Dover, Mass., undated

Prices, floor plans, dimensions, and illustrations for Wigwarm cottages, bungalows, garages, and other structures are included. The Boston office is at 118 Washington Street.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356008

Ref. Code: EP005.198

Wigwarms, 17th annual catalog, E. F. Hodgson, Dover, Mass., 1908

The business sells brooder, chicken, and poultry houses. Includes illustrations of various designs. Price list can be found in back of catalog.

Date: 1908

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356009

Ref. Code: EP005.199

Peep-o'-day, brooders, coops, portable poultry houses: a practical line of poultry specialties, E. F. Hodgson, Dover, Mass., 1902

The business sells poultry houses of various types, live chickens, and rabbit hutches. Includes illustrations and photographic prints of designs.

Date: 1902

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356011

Ref. Code: EP005.200

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1921

The Boston and New York offices and showrooms can be seen in photographic prints. According to testimonials on the back cover Louise Carnegie, wife of Andrew Carnegie, owned a Hodgson house and a Hodgson house structure was sent to Queen Elisabeth for Belgium war relief support. Hodgson has a factor...

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356012

Ref. Code: EP005.201

Hodgson prefabricated houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., Inc., Dover, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1953

The plan book describes contracting, financing, and the Hodgson package for customers. There are several photographs and illustrations of designs with accompanying floor plans. Text on the back cover reads, "America's First Prefabricator."

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356015

Ref. Code: EP005.202

[Plan book], E. F. Hodgson Co., 116 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The plan book contains descriptions, photographic prints of designs, and floor plans for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356016

Ref. Code: EP005.203

View of the House from the North, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1914

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360443

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.151

Street View of the House, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360444

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.152

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

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360445

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.153

Stone family papers

The collection contains assorted manuscripts, including architectural records, correspondence, financial documents, legal documents, and Abraham Andrews' diploma from Dartmouth; copybooks; a map of the United States drawn by Mary Louisa Andrews circa 1845; a scrapbook compiled by Caroline Stone Cuth...

Date: 1794-1955, undated, predominant 1842-1897

Collection: Stone family papers

GUSN: 360447

Ref. Code: MS069

Correspondence, 1972-1973

Series contains correspondence between Earle Shettleworth, Jr., and the Federal Records Center regarding court documents for United States v. Cyrus Libby and related to the sale of The Pirates Own Book, or Authentic Narratives of the Lives, Exploits, and Executions of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers...

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 360449

Ref. Code: MS034.001

Financial records, 1845-1847

Series contains financial records including an abstract of compensation paid to witnesses related to United States v. Cyrus Libby; an abstract of Marshals fees incurred related to United States v. Cyrus Libby; and thirty-seven disbursements related to United States v. Cyrus Libby.

Date: 1845-1847

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 360450

Ref. Code: MS034.002

Permanent garages, Shattock & McKay Co., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book for garage designs and blueprints. Each design covers a two-page spread. One page shows a print of the blueprint and the opposite page shows an illustration of the completed design, design number, name of the type of garage, and a brief description of the garage's unique features. Publishe...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360464

Ref. Code: EP005.514

Permanent garages, Shattock & McKay Co., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book for garage designs and blueprints. Each design covers a two-page spread. One page shows a print of the blueprint and the opposite page shows an illustration of the completed design, design number, name of the type of garage, and a brief description of the garage's unique features. Publishe...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360466

Ref. Code: EP005.515

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

Plan book for garage designs published by the National Plan Service. Each page comes with two listings. Each listing includes an illustration of the completed garage, a brief caption, a floor plan, and design name and number.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360468

Ref. Code: EP005.516

Young's portable garages, E. C. Young Co., Randolph, Mass., 1924

Brochure contains listings for portable garages, with each garage containing a price list, an illustration, a style designation, and a brief caption. Published by E. C. Young Co.

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360477

Ref. Code: EP005.517

Garages, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1941

Plan book of garage designs published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Each garage listing is accompanied by a print illustration of the completed garage, a floor plan, a number designation, capacity, dimensions, and a brief description.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360481

Ref. Code: EP005.518

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