Historic New England

C. F. Avila house, Milton, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Avila in Milton, Massachusetts (commission #1775) including one elevation, one plan, one cross section, and two details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills.

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 330287

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1775

Daniel Gregory house, Westwood, Mass.

Set of thirty-six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gregory in Westwood, Massachusetts (commission #1779) including nine elevations, nine plans, one interior elevation, nine sketches, and eight details. Some drawings are signed and dated by David G. Det...

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 330288

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1779

I'm in Fine Shape at Revere Beach, Mass.

Full color postcard depicting a female bather at the shoreline of Revere Beach, Mass.

Date: circa 1910, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 330290

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.3990.0080.008

Ellis F. Brown house, Foxboro, Mass.

Set of fifty-five architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Ellis F. Brown in Foxboro, Massachusetts (commission #1787) including twenty-five preliminary sketches, five elevations, two plans, sixteen details, and seven rendering. Some drawings signed and dated by Richard Wills, David Guild Dethlefs, a...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331508

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1787

Living on the Level house, page 69

Set of six architectural drawings for Living on the Level house page 69 (commission #1789) including three elevations, one detail, and three plans. Drawings are signed by David Guild Dethlefs. One-story ranch with salt box, two car garage; asphalt shingle roof with clapboard and flushboard exteri...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331512

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1789

Edward F. Ornsteen house, Haverhill, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Ornsteen in Haverhill, Massachusetts (commission #1792) including four elevations, two plans, one cross section, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by John Howard. One-story Ranch house two car garage; an asphalt ...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331514

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1792

Joseph B. Merrill house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of twenty-five architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Merrill in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1794) including three elevations, three plans, one heating plan, one framing plan, two topographical and plot plans, ten details, and three renderings. Most drawings are signed and da...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331516

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1794

Frank Kenneth Devoe house, Sherman, Conn.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenneth Devoe in Sherman, Connecticut(commission #1795) including four elevations, two plans, one preliminary sketch and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by Robert Minot, David Guild Dethlefs, and John Howard. One-stor...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331518

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1795

Frank Kenneth Devoe house, Sherman, Conn.

Set of three architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kenneth Devoe in Sherman, Connecticut(commission #2260) including one elevation, one plans, and one detail drawing. Drawings are dated. Barn to go with commission #1795

Date: 1970

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

GUSN: 331520

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2260

George E. Williams house, South Hamilton, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. George E. Williams in Hamilton, Massachusetts (commission #1801) including three elevations, seven details, one plot plan, one rendering and three plans. Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard wills and John Howard.

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331521

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1801

Leon P Reservitz house, Brockton, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Leon P. Reservitz in Brockton, Masschusetts (commission #1797) including four elevations, two plans, eight detail drawings, one plot plan, and two cross sections. Most drawings are signed and dated by David Guild Dethlefs. One-story Cape Cod ...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331523

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1797

Larry Reservitz house, Brockton, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reservitz in Brockton, Masschusetts (commission #1797-A) including three elevations, and one plan. Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard wills. Addition with new bedroom and sauna. Alteration...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 331525

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1797-A

Benjamin F. Goodrich Jr. house, Duxbury, Mass.

Set of eighteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Goodrich Jr. in Duxbury, Masschusetts (commission #1798) including four elevations, three plans, two details, one landscape plan, one cross section, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by Warren Rhoter and John Ho...

Date: 1961-1962

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

GUSN: 331527

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1798

William J. McGreal house, Peterborough, N.H.

Set of twenty-seven architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. William J. McGreal in Peterborough, N.H. (commission #1799) including five elevations, eight plans, six details, one preliminary sketch, one cross section, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by John Howard and David Guil...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331529

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1799

Hans H. Estin (Woods) house, South Hamiltonr, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings for alterations to existing house (commission #1801) for Hans H. Estin (and Woods) in South Hamilton, Massachusetts (commission #2980). Alterations include bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, flower room.

Date: 2011, undated

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

GUSN: 331531

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2980

Aladdin readi-cut homes, catalogue no. 54, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Michigan

Text on the bottom of the front cover reads, "Save four profits on the lumber, millwork, hardware and labor." Photographs and floor plans of home models are described for customers. A loose price list and order form is included. The catalog is inside an envelope which has floor plans sketched on bot...

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331535

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.194

Elizabeth Corkum house, China, Maine

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings for Mrs. Elizabeth Corkum in China, Maine (commission #1802) including three plans, four elevations, seven details, one plot plan, one rendering, one cross section, one heating plan, and three sketches. Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard wills and ...

Date: 1960-1962

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

GUSN: 331533

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1802

Louis N. Gordon house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of thirty-two architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs.Louis N. Gordon in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #1559) including four elevations, three plan, nineteen detail drawings, one heating plan, two cross sections, two framing plans, and one rendering. Many drawings dated and signed by Rich...

Date: 1955-1956

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

GUSN: 331536

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1559

Advertisement for Hanley Company, Hanley flame-tone hand fettled tile, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 260 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.; 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, undated

The image caption states no two tiles are exactly alike and could be used in combination wtih Holland brick.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331541

Ref. Code: EP001.01.015.01.05.024

Don G. Limbert house, Closter, N.J.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Don. G Limbert in Closter, N.J. (commission #1590) including three elevations, three plans, two plot plans, one plot plan, twelve details, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed and dated by Warren Rhoter and Robert Minot. Drawin...

Date: 1956

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

GUSN: 331538

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1590

Just the thing for a Christmas present, Waterbury Watch, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Connecticut

Text on the card image reads "A dream of time, Father Time." The card verso has an illustration of the factory in Waterbury, Connecticut. Orders can be sent to Geo. Merritt, general selling agent, 52 Maiden Lane, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331543

Ref. Code: EP001.01.022.01.02.013

Forester Hodges house, Harvard, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings for Mr and Mrs. Forester Hodges in Harvard, Mass. (commission #1803) including six plans and eight elevations. Some drawings are signed and dated by John Howard. Two-story Colonial Revival house with salt box, two car garage; asphalt shingle roof and a clapbo...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331542

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1803

Lux Engraving Co., Boston, Mass.

A selection of holiday images are shown which can be printed in newspapers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331547

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.050

David W. Carnell house, Wilmington, Del.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. David W. Carnell in Wilmington, Delaware (commission #1614) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one cross section, and eight details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey and Warren J. Rhoter. Drawing...

Date: 1956

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

GUSN: 331548

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1614

Swiedler Building Co. house, Wayland, Mass.

One architectural drawing of house for Swiedler Building Co. in Wayland, Massachusetts (commission #1664) including one plans (sketch). Some drawings are signed by Richard Wills. No drawings are dated Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod house two car garage. House has a living room with firepl...

Date: 1957

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

GUSN: 331550

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1664

Hollis P. Nichols house, Needham, Mass.

Set of two architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Hollis P. Nichols in Needham, Massachusetts (commission #687-B) including one plan and one elevation. All drawings are signed and dated by Merton Barrows and Richard Wills. Garden House 1955 ...

Date: 1955-1959

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

GUSN: 331613

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.687-B

Gilbert Verney house, Nantucket, Mass.

Set of thirty-three architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Verney in Nantucket, Massachusetts (commission #1817) including five elevations, three plans, one heating plan, one rendering, one cross section, and three framing plans. Many drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot, Ken Dup...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331614

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1817

Wenham Realty Trust house, Wenham, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Wenham Realty Trust in Wenham, Massachusetts (commission #1820) including three preliminary plans, five plot plans, and three elevations. Plot plan - Essex Survey Service (C.E.) Beverly, MA One-story bldg with office - Post office Asphalt sh...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331616

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1820

Louis H. Hamel house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

Set of forty-four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Hamel in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts (commission #1821) including three plans, three elevations, twenty-seven details, four plot plans, two heating plans, and three electrical plans Two-story Colonial Revival house with...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 331618

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1821

John M. Powell house, Waban, Mass.

Set of thirty architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John M. Powell in Waban, Massachusetts (commission #1822) including three plans, four elevations, fourteen details, one plot plan, two cross sections, and two framing plans. Two-story French-style house with a two car garage; asphalt ...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 331622

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1822

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Cottage, Maine

Set of ten architectural drawings for I. Allan Balfour (developer) in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #1608) including six elevations and four plans. All drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated. Two-story Ranch/Cape with two car, salt box garage; asphalt shingle roof; clapboa...

Date: 1956, undated

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

GUSN: 331624

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1608

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Portland, Maine

One architectural drawing for I. Allan Balfour (developer) in Portland, Maine (commission #1356) including one preliminary combined elevation and plan drawing. Drawing is dated Office One-story building with a wood shingle roof. Building has a shingle and clapboard exterior, contains one room...

Date: 1951

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

GUSN: 331626

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1356

Roger W. Mills house, Wayland, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Mr. Roger W. Mills in Wayland, Massachusetts (commission #724) including three elevations, two framing plans, and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Nathaniel Perry Tufts, and Valtz Two-story Cape Cod house with cedar shingle roof; ...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 331629

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.724

Francis K. McKnight house, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Francis H. McKnight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (commission #757) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival house with a slate roof and clapboard...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 331631

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.757

Miss Christine E. Evarts house, South Weymouth, Mass.

Set of Thirteen architectural drawings of house for Miss. Christine E. Evarts in South Weymouth, Massachusetts (commission #876) including four elevations, three plans, and six details. Most drawings are dated. Most are signed by Merton Barrows and Robert Minot Drawings depict a two-story Cape C...

Date: 1941

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

GUSN: 331633

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.876

Surface Combustion

Two architectural drawings for Surface Combustion in unknown location (commission #986). Drawings are dated but not signed. Building has a living room with a fireplace, study, dining room, kitchen, lavatory, three bedrooms, one bath, covered porch, and a one car garage.

Date: 1944

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

GUSN: 331635

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.986

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. All drawings are dated and signed by Leon Keach and Robert Minot. Drawings depict a two-story Garrison Colonial hous...

Date: 1944

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

GUSN: 331637

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

One architectural drawing of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981-A) including one elevation. No drawings are dated but are signed by Robert Minot. build in furniture for a boy's room. 2017 gift

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331639

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981-A

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981) including one elevation, one plan, and one detail. All drawings are dated, but none are signed. addition of a two car garage. removed photocopies of 1944 drawings. 2017 ...

Date: 2012

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

GUSN: 331640

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981-A2

R. B. Foye house, Portsmouth, N.H.

Set of forteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs R. B. Foye in Portsmouth N.H. (commission #984) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan and six details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Rober Minot and Ken Duprey. two-story Cape Cod wood shingle roof with two car...

Date: 1945-1946

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

GUSN: 331641

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.984

Kenison M. Hill house, Concord, N.H.

Set of twelve architectural drawings for a house for Kenison M. Hill, Concord, New Hampshire (commission #1058) including four elevations, five plans, two framing plans, and one detail. Drawings are not signed, but are dated. Two-story Cape Cod with two front dormers; cedar shingle roof with a c...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 331643

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1058

Landscape gardening, compiled by F.J. Taylor, Boy Scouts of America, Two Park Avenue, New York, New York

Background on landscape gardening is provided with considerations given to planning, plants, buildings and landscape features for Boy Scouts trying to earn merit badges in this area. Vocational opportunities are described and there is a short bibliography. Merit badge series ; no. 3353.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.139

How to beautify the home grounds, H.D. Hemenway, Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, Boston, Mass.

Steps for planning landscape design to improve home properties are described. State Board of Agriculture nature leaflet ; no. 46.

Date: 1910-04-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331650

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.140

True Temper garden book, 9th ed., The American Fork & Hoe Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The catalog covers planning, and soil preparation in the creation of vegetable and flower gardens using True Temper tools. Text on the title page reads "March 1, 1932."

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331654

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.141

Charles H. Brierly house, Wilbraham, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings of house for Charles H. Brierly in Wilbraham, Mass (commission #1089) including three plans, two elevations, nine details, and one cross sections. Drawings are signed by Walter Pratt, Merton Barrows, and Warren Rhoter. All plans are dated Drawings depict a t...

Date: 1947-1949

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

GUSN: 331661

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1089

Carl Wood house, Peterborough, N.H.

Set of eighteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs Carl Wood in Peterborough, New Hampshire (commission #1804) including three plans, three elevations, ten details, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Two-story Gambrel Cape Cod house with two front dormers. ...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331552

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1804

F. M. Rhoten house, Lunenburg, Mass.

Set of thirty-nine architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Rhoten (commission #1806) including eight plans, eight elevations, twenty details, one plot plan, and two renderings. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Richard Wills, Leon Keach, and John Howard. Two-story Col...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331554

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1806

F. M. Rhoten house, Lunenburg, Mass.

Set of thirty-nine architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rhoten (commission #1806-A) including one plan, three elevations, and one detail. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills and other architects. Proposed Tood shed dated 1969 Kitchen grill dated 1964

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 331556

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1806-A

Mark Moore Jr. house, Lexington, Mass.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moore Jr. house in Lexington, Massachusetts (commission #1807) including three plan, three elevations, seven detail, one plot plan, four framing plans and one rendering. Some drawings are signed and dated by Merton Barrows and Ken Duprey....

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331557

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1807

Harold J. Burke house, Lynnfield, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings for Mr. Harold J. Burke in Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission #1808) including eight plans, four elevations, one detail, three plot plans, five sketches and two renderings. Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. No drawings are dated. O...

Date: 1960, undated

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

GUSN: 331561

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1808

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