Historic New England

Richard S. Lewis house, South Lynnfield, Mass.

Set of three architectural drawings of house for Richard S. Lewis in South Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission #1080) including two plans and one rendering. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Merton S. Barrows; drawings are not dated. Drawings depict a two-story house with three dormers...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329413

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1080

Herbert S. Wight house, Medfield, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Herbert S. Wight in Medfield, Massachusetts (commission #1081) including two elevations, three plans and one plot plan. Four drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Design is based on house shown on page 32 of "Houses for Homemakers." Drawings d...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329416

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1081

Harry Salander house, West Roxbury, Mass.

Partial set of seven architectural drawings of house for Harry Salander in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (commission #1083) including one elevation, five framing plans, and one cross section. All drawings are dated but not signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with an asphalt sh...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329417

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1083

Chester B. Roche house, Gardner, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Chester B. Roche in Gardner, Massachusetts (commission #1084) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Robert E. Minot. Alterations include an addition with garage, living room, bedroom...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329420

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1084

Myron E. Watson house, Wellesley, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Myron E. Watson in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission #1087) including three elevations, three plans, and five details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house...

Date: 1946-1947

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

GUSN: 329421

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1087

Sidney M. Kensinger summer camp, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H.

Set of three architectural drawings for summer camp for Sidney M. Kensinger in Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire(commission #1091) including two elevations and one plan. Drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot but are not dated. Drawings depict a one-story summer camp with pine sheathing exterior....

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329425

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1091

Robert L. Lewis house, Woodstock, Vt.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Robert L. Lewis in Woodstock, Vermont (commission #1090) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; one drawing is dated. Alterations include a two-story addition wi...

Date: 1947-1950

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

GUSN: 329427

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1090

It's not a home until it's planted, new catalog, Green's Nursery Co., Rochester, New York

The business specializes in fruit trees. A discount information leaflet is attached inside the front cover.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.049

Permanent improvements to the home and grounds, Lehigh Portland Cement Co., Allentown, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois

The use of Lehigh Cement to improve landscpaing, outdoor furniture, walkways, driveways and houses is described for customers.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329432

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.050

Home landscapes, spring and summer 1922, Hicks Nurseries, I. Hicks & Son, Westbury, Long Island

The catalog describes the trees, shrubs, plants and vines which can be used in landscape gardening. The business has a large tree moving department.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.051

Sunset ideas for building plant shelters and garden work centers, ideas compiled from Sunset Magazine, Lane Publishing Co., Menlo Park, California

Various types of structures for protecting and working with plants are described with floor plans from large greenhouses to small lathhouses

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329441

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.052

Tennis courts, swimming pools, lakes and ponds, drives and bridges, R.H. Johnson Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

The work done in designing and constructing tennis courts, outdoor pools, drives and gardens is described in the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329444

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.053

How to build garden furniture, edited by H.J. Hobbs, editor, The Home Craftsman Magazine, The Home Craftsman Publishing Corporation, New York, New York

Text on the title page reads "Plans and complete instructions for making lawn chairs, benches, settees and a chaise longue, tables, dinettes and picnic sets, portable and folding pieces of all kinds for outdoor use."

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329445

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.023

Colorcrete, the new gateway of money-making opportunities, Colorcrete Industries, Holland, Michigan

The catalog is a business opportunity for individuals to manufacture and sell Colorcrete products. There is an emphasis on using Colorcrete for garden furniture and ornaments.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329448

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.012

Marble in the home and garden, published by the National Association of Marble Dealers, 721 Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, Ohio

Marble's versatility is described in home interiors, garden furniture and outdoor pieces.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329450

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.024

Stephen V. Huppertz house, Cornish, Maine

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for J. V. Huppertz in Cornish, Maine (commission #1093) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated but not signed. Alterations include a two-story addition with three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a two-car ...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329452

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1093

John Lane house, Marshfield, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for John Lane in Marshfield, Massachusetts (commission #1095) including two elevations, one plan, and one detail. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; some are dated. Alterations include a new kitchen and living room.

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329453

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1095

Alvan T. Fuller Jr. house, Rye Beach, N.H.

Set of twenty-nine architectural drawings for extensive alterations and additions to existing house for Alvan T. Fuller Jr., in Rye Beach, New Hampshire (commission #1098) including three elevations, three plans, and twenty-three details. Most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Mi...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329454

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1098

Arthur S. Dwyer house, Gardner, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Arthur S. Dwyer in Gardner, Massachusetts (commission #1101-2) including three elevations, one plan, and three details. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; two drawings are dated.

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329455

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1101-2

Douglas H. Grainger house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Grainger in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #1105) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot or Walter H. Pratt; some drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-s...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329457

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1105

A. L. Freeland house, Manomet, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for A. L. Freeland in Manomet, Massachusetts (commission #1108) including two elevations and two plans. Two drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Gambrel Cape Cod-style house with a wood shingle roof ...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329459

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1108

Ralph S. Brown house, North Scituate, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Ralph S. Brown in North Scituate,Massachusetts (commission #1109) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. Some drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Alterations include a new pl...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329460

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1109

Roland Gray Jr. house, Milton, Mass.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Roland Gray Jr. in Milton, Massachusetts (commission #1113) including four elevations, three plans, and six details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with a one-story angle...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329464

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1113

Arthur J. Roetting house, Woodbridge, Conn.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Arthur J. Roetting in Woodbridge, Connecticut (commission #1115) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey or Robert E. Minot. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with f...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329465

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1115

E. B. Sweed house, Medford, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for E. B. Sweed in Medford, Massachusetts (commission #1116) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with two front dormers and a cla...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329468

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1116

A. Fred Petersen house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for A. Fred Petersen in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1117) including five elevations and three plans. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict a one-story house with two angled wings, a shingle...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329469

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1117

Tennis courts for all-year sport, published by Portland Cement Association

The advantages of laying cement courts is described. The booklet describes the increased popularity of tennis for fitness and enjoyment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329470

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.013

Concrete swimming and wading pools, published by Portland Cement Association

Considerations in the construction of swimming and wading pools are described. A plan for each is provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329471

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.014

Concrete sidewalks, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

The laying of one-course and two-course sidewalks is described in the booklet. Text on the front cover reads, "Concrete for permanence, Universal Atlas Cement Co."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329472

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.015

Concrete around the home, prepared by Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

Concrete's use in garages, sandboxes, walks, foundations and driveways is described. Text on the front cover reads, "For distribution through the newspapers represented by Frederic J. Haskin."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329474

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.016

Concrete improvements around the home, published by Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The use of concrete is described in creating garden walls, pools, posts, stepping stones and other outdoor structures. There is a loose leaflet from the Portland Cement Association. There is a loose clipping, dated April 14, 1935, from the "Portland Sunday Telegram and Sunday Press Herald." The clip...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329475

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.017

Deran W. Hintlian house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of forty-four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Deran W. Hintlian in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1490) including four elevations, five plans, one cross section, six framing plans, one plot plan, two renderings, three electrical plans, one interior elevation, and twenty-...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330026

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1490

Henry J. E. Vanderminden Jr. house, Granville, N.Y.

Thirteen black-and-white photographic prints of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1954 for Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. W. Vanderminden Jr. in Granville, New York.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 330028

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.VandermindenH

Hadley S. Ward house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Three black-and-white photographic prints and two color 8"x10" negatives of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1955 for Mr. and Mrs. Hadley S. Ward in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 330029

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.WardH

Ernest F. Leathem house, Lincoln, Mass.

Nine black-and-white photographic prints of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1955 for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Leathem in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 330030

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.LeathemE

Thomas E. Cargill Jr. house, Boxford, Mass.

Ten black-and-white photographic prints of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1955 for Mr. and Mrs.Thomas E. Cargill Jr. in Boxford, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 330031

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.CargillT

James E. Nesworthy house, Winchester, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1955 for Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nesworthy in Weston, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 330032

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.NesworthyJ

Mrs. Deran W. Hintlian house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mrs. Deran W. Hintlian in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1490-A). All plans are signed by John F. Howard; some drawings are dated. Alterations include modifications to living room, family room, diing room, and the f...

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 330033

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1490-A

Henry J. W. Vanderminden Jr. house, Granville, N.Y.

Set of forty-nine architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. W. Vanderminden Jr. in Granville, New York (commission #1491) including twelve elevations, eleven plans, five cross sections, two framing plans, one plot plan, two renderings, one sketch, and fifteen details. Many drawings a...

Date: 1954-1957

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

GUSN: 330034

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1491

James J. Tynan house, Southbridge, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tynan in Southbridge, Massachusetts (commission #1492) including three elevations, three plans, and six details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Warren J. Rhoter. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style hous...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330036

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1492

Edward A. Sherman house, Gloucester, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Sherman in Gloucester, Massachusetts (commission #1493) including three elevations, three plans, one cross section, one rendering, and four details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330038

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1493

Murray Pearlstein house, Gloucester, Mass.

Set of thirty-seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Murray Pearlstein in Gloucester, Massachusetts (commission #2691) including three elevations, eight plans, two cross sections, three electrical plans, two plot plans, and nineteen details. Some drawings are...

Date: 1990

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

GUSN: 330040

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2691

Richard Bartlett Jr. house, East Bridgewater, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bartlett Jr. in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts (commission #1494) including three elevations, two plans, and one detail. Drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Colonial Revival-style house wi...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330041

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1494

E. V. French camp, unidentified location

Set of eight architectural drawings of camp for Mr. and Mrs. E. V. French at an unidentified location (commission #1495) including three elevations, one plan, two renderings, and two details. Most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Richard Wills; most drawings are dated. Drawings depict ...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330043

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1495

George E. Diethelm house, Locust Valley, N.Y.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George E. Diethelm in Locust Valley, New York (commission #1496) including two elevations, three plans, one rendering, and ten details. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Ken Duprey.

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330047

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1496

In the garden, by Frances Hodsgon Burnett, illustrated, Boston and New York, The Medici Society of America, publishers

Burnett writes of her love of gardens and gardening with photographs of her grounds and house at Plandome Manor, Long Island.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330049

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.062

Gardens, by Lady Allen of Hurtwood and Susan Jellicoe, Harmondsworth, Penguin Books

Gardens are explored in residential areas, communities, parks, playgounds, swimming pools and office buildings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330053

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.063

Charles G. Washburn house, Upper Brookville, N.Y.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Washburn in Upper Brookville, New York (commission #1497) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with two front dormers and...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330055

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1497

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

Set of four architectural drawings of house for developer I. Alan Balfour in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #1498) including three elevations and one plan. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-style house with a saltbox garage and a clapboard a...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 330057

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1498

Bent lawns, 3rd edition, O.M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio

The planting and maintenance of Creeping Bent turf is described in the item.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330058

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.004

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