Historic New England

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354364

Ref. Code: PC008.10.079

Studio portrait of Catherine Boreland Foster seated, Boston, Mass., 1861

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354365

Ref. Code: PC008.10.080

Studio portrait of Ms. Dow, Boston, Mass., c. 1860

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354366

Ref. Code: PC008.10.081

Stereograph, viewing tower, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

The observation tower has lattice balustrades on each of the three levels.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354368

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.007

Stereograph, on the lawn, Potter's Grove, Arlington, Mass.

A road curves through the landscaped lawn at Potter's Grove. Spy Pond can be seen in the distance. Text on the verso reads "Stereoscopic views of miscellaneous scenery published by C.A. Beckford, 141 Essex Street, Salem, Mass."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354369

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0060.0020.008

Styling your home, forty exteriors in the redwood mode, California Redwood Association, 405 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

Various styles for building redwood houses are offered for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.213

Hidden comfort of costly homes, now the simplest home can have it, 4th ed., The Celotex Company, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The insulating properties of Celotex are described with photographs of buildings where the product has been used.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.017

House of brick for ten thousand dollars, 2nd ed., published for The Building Brick Association of America by Rogers and Manson Company, Boston, Mass.

Text on the title page reads "A plea for the greater use of brick in our domestic architecture; for a material which combines beauty, durability, and economy; a material which seems to bespeak the house enduring-the home beautiful." Label is affixed to the title page which reads "Compliments of Mar...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354373

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.024

Book of most popular homes, two and three bedrooms expertly planned, attractive, and practical, 6th ed., Home Plan Book Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

Plans for 25 different houses are described which represent beauty of design, good room arrangement, economy of space, and low cost maintenance. Mortgage payment tables are included. The catalog is provided through The Wheaton Building & Lumber Co., 96 Front St., Putnam, Connecticut.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354406

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.214

Hobby that pays dividends, the Driver home workshop affords recreation, builds character, fosters home interests, provides income, 1934 models, Walker-Turner Co., Plainfield, New Jersey

The catalog promotes wood designs which can be produced at home for soldiers, animals, doll furniture, and alphabets. Driver tools and power equipment can be ordered through the W.T. Grant department stores. A price list, which carries the National Recovery Administration logo, is dated October 1, ...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354409

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.003.031

Home plan book, choose the home of your dreams from these 116 up-to-day house designs, 10th ed., Home Plan Book Company, Larson-Reitz, publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

House designs, with floor plans, are described for customers.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354411

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.215

Book of new homes, 36 expertly planned and designed practical homes, 8th ed., Home Plan Book Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354412

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.216

Book of new homes, 34 designs, 5th ed., published by The Home Plan Book Co., 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota

The plans are available though Rugg Lumber Co., lumber, millwork, building materials, 98 Shelburne St., Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354413

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.217

Book of bungalows, compact homes for modern living, 42 designs, 6th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354414

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.218

Book of medium homes, designs and floor plans for 33 tested and practical homes, 1st ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354415

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.219

Studio portrait of John and General Devereaux, Boston, Mass. undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354416

Ref. Code: PC008.10.082

Studio portrait of Uncle Davis, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Uncle Davis, Boston, Mass., undated Two identical copies of this image exist.

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354417

Ref. Code: PC008.10.083

55 selected homes featuring Convenient Living designs, Richard B. Pollman, designer, published by Home Planners, Inc., 16310 Grand River Avenue, Detroit 27, Michigan

The designs cover all types of houses and building materials. Customers can order blueprints, material lists and specification outlines.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354419

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.220

Book of economical homes, designs and floor plans for 44 tested and practical homes, 7th ed., Home Plan Book Company, Larson-Reitz, publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

Customers have access to tested plans, architectural blueprints, and carefully prepared specifications. The plans are available through the Robbins Lumber Company, West Holly Avenue, Pitman, New Jersey.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354421

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.221

Book of medium homes, designs and floor plans for 33 tested and practical homes, 4th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354422

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.222

Student and schoolmate, a monthly reader for school and home instruction, declamation and self-imprivement, September 1856, Edited by N.A. Calkins and A.K. Phippen, published by Robinson & Richardson, 119 Washington Street, Boston, and by N.A. Calkins & Co., 348 Broadway, New York

1 reader : illustrastions

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354423

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019a.01.01.029

Studio portrait of Warren Rohter

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

GUSN: 354427

Ref. Code: AR029.03.04.08

140 architect designed homes, homes designed by William G. Chirgotis, published by Universal Publishing and Distributing Corp., 800 Second Avenue, New York, New York

Descriptions and floor plans provide information for potential customers.

Date: 1962

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354429

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.223

Jordan Marsh Exhibit of Built Homes in the Boston Garden

Ten black and white images of a Royal Barry Wills house erected in Boston Garden in the 1950s for a Jordan Marsh competition for architects.

Date: 1950s

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

GUSN: 354432

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.JordanMarshExhibit

Portfolio of advanced designs for your new home, how to plan it wisely, build it soundly, finance it securely, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, 393 Seventh Avenue, New York 1, New York

The item has a portfolio of 25 original architect-designed houses.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.224

Roseland Cottage images by Aaron Usher

12 color interior and exterior images of Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, Connecticut

Date: 07292009

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 354433

Ref. Code: PC006.ROS.01.015

Celotex book of home plans, 20 charming homes of moderate cost, The Celotex Corporation, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois

The home designs are contemporary with modern conveniences and built-in features. Potential customers are urged to consult their Celotex Building Products Dealer to proceed with their house plans.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.225

Book of bungalows, designs and floor plans for 50 practical homes, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354435

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.226

Better home plans, 52 designs, 9th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354436

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.227

Louden barn plans, to modernize your farm Loudenize your barn, published by The Louden Machinery Company, Fairfield, Iowa

A variety of plans are described for potential customers.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354438

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.228

Permanent farm construction, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

1 trade catalog : illustrations

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354439

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.022

Catalog of home conveniences, Gordon-Van Tine Company, Davenport, Iowa

The catalog carries plumbing and heating systems, furniture, lighting, hardware, and appliances.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354441

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.038

Elastica stucco homes, manufactured by U.S. Materials Co., Weed and Sheffield Streets, Chicago, Illinois

Text on the front cover reads, "Elastica the ideal exterior wall covering."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354443

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.229

Book of small homes, designs and floor plans for 34 tested and practical homes, 12th ed., Home Book Plan Company, Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota

The plans are available through Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Company, 2128 W. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee 7, Wisconsin. The front and back covers are detached.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354444

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.230

Trade card for A.F. Davis, iron and steel feed mills, Rutland, Vermont, undated

The bottom of the card lists the pounds per hour and the horsepower for each model.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354445

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.02.010

Compliments of D. Sanborn & Co., clothing, gent's furnishng goods, boots, shoes and rubbers, Exeter, New Hampshire

The card is illustrated with a photograph of a factory exterior.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354446

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.025

J. K. Lilly house, Falmouth, Mass.

11 black and white and 3 color interior and exterio images of J. K. Lilly house, Falmouth, Mass.,

Date: 1957-1989

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

GUSN: 354450

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.LillyJ

Catalogue of yachting books, season of 1879, for sale by A. Williams & Co., 283 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Titles on boats, sailing, navigation, and seamanship are described with prices.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354451

Ref. Code: EP001.01.013.03.02.009

Red Roof guestbook, 1902-1912

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1902-1912

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353903

Ref. Code: MS061.01

Red Roof guestbook, 1913-1930

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1913-1930

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353904

Ref. Code: MS061.02

Usen house

File part

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

GUSN: 353905

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2801

South Elevation of the Brae Burn Country Club, Newton, Mass., circa 1905

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the club house at Bare Burn Country Club in Newton, Mass, drawn in the Neoclassical Style. The building appears to be brick, and is surrounded with trees. The perspective drawing looks like as thought it is in the spring/ summer season. The drawing is dated ...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353912

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.003

The Chancel of Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., 1937

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the chancel of Trinity Church on Copley Square in Back Bay, Boston, Mass. This drawing was a prize winning competition drawing for the Trinity Church chancel, by Maginnis & Walsh Architects in May 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353913

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.011

Ortho lawn & garden book, Chevron Chemical Company, Ortho Division, 200 Bush Street, San Francisco, California

The table of contents is headed "Let's talk about gardening in the north." Guidance is provided for gardening which utilizes Chevron spraying products.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353916

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.197

Cinder Block house exhibition

11 Black and white photographs of the Royal Barry Wills designed Cinder Block house that was erected in the Boston Garden for an exhibition of houses by local architectects. Photographs were taken by Arthur C. Haskell - architectural photographer

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 353919

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.CinderBlock

The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass., undated

Thompson and Thompson photograph of The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Negative #1269

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353920

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0040.006

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Black and white photograph of Macy's in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard 17 September 1918 Back of image No. 67 Series A By Baldwin Cooldige Recd. 17 Sept 1918 From " " 4567 Subject Coll(?)je City Martha's Vineyard (in 1926, Magnolia Restaurant, and has been for 5 yrs or more)

Date: 1918

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353921

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0010.007

Wood floors, rev. ed., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C.

Practical advice on constructing a wood floor, selecting the grade and size of lumber pieces and laying and finishing the floor are provided. The back cover has text which reads "A.I.A. File No. 19 e9."

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353922

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.028

Dual design of an early American gambrel, studio/garage, residence, double duty configuration and structural details, design 980, Eli Townsend & Son, P.O. Box 6, Saugatuck Sta, Westport, Connecticut

The item has sheets 1, 12, 15 of a 15 sheet item stapled together. Sheet 12 has the structural and trim details. Sheet 15 has the framing plans and stair details.

Date: 1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353923

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.212

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 121, lot 50' x 100', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, sun dial, and salad garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353925

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.020

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