Historic New England

Low-cost suburban homes, designs and pictures of suburban houses that have been built at costs ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, 3rd ed., House & Garden, John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brief descriptions accompany the 90 house plans and each house has one or more photographs taken after it was built.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 334175

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.195

Seed catalogue, Thomas J. Grey & Co., 32 and 33 South Market Street, 19 Chatham Street, Boston, Mass.

The business deals in vegetable seed, flowers, trees, gardening equipment and hand tools. There is a detachable order form inside the front cover. A section titled "Grey's vegetable seed specialties" is pages i-xv and is bound between pages 32 and 33. There is a loose leaflet describing "Cyclone Spr...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 334176

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.158

William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

This collection contains product catalogues, pamphlets, magazines, and correspondence related to construction projects designed by Edward R. Wait for William Widgery Thomas, specifically the house at Felsdale in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland Foreside, Maine. This includes ca...

Date: 1912-1929, undated, predominant 1926-1929

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 334177

Ref. Code: EP004

H. Sacks & Sons collection

This collection consists of photographs, catalogues, booklets, pamphlets, correspondence, documents, physical objects, and other ephemera related to H. Sacks & Sons, a Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts based furniture company in operation during the mid-twentieth century. This contains photographs...

Date: 1949-1987, predominant bulk 1955-1981

Collection: H. Sacks & Sons collection

GUSN: 334178

Ref. Code: CC018

Open house and garden day of the Camden Garden Club, Thursday, July 17, 1969, Camden, Maine

Eleven gardens are listed with other attractions. The borchure has ads for local businesses.

Date: 1969-07-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 334182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.159

Trade card, Madam E. Jordan, importer and manufacturer of human hair goods, 8 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.

The card states that ventilated wigs are a specialty.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 334183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.057.03.01.003

Arthur C. Haskell scrapbook

Spring binding scrapbook with 24 pages containing 23 Arthur C. Haskell photographs of Royal Barry Wills designed homes. Photo/page - Haskell negative # 1 - 3626 2 - 3630 3 - 3624 4 - 3419 5 - 3420 6 - 3422 7 - 3405 8 - 3409 9 - 3414 10 - 3412 11 - 3416 12 - 3415 13 - 3615 14 - 361...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334184

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.053

J.M. Martin house, Shrewsbury, Mass.

7 architectural plans for a house for Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts (commission #1158). Some drawings are dated and signed by N.R.

Date: 1958

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

GUSN: 334186

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1158

Albert J. Kaneb house, Weston, Mass.

45 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Kaneb in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #2192). Some drawings are dated and signed by D.T.G., R.J.P., R.D., D.A.O., and Richard Wills. Colonial Revival house with a 2 car garage.

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 334187

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2192

John W. Janson house, St. Paul, Minn.

15 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John W. Janson in St. Paul, Minnesota (commission #2193). Some drawings are dated and signed by D.T.G., R.J.P., R.P., and S.W.M.. Extended Cape Cod house with a salt box garage, covered porch, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334189

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2193

K. E. Simpson house, Brockton, Mass.

28 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Simpson in Brockton, Massachusetts (commission #2194). Some drawings are dated and signed by D.T.G., N. Parker, G.E.R., and Richard Wills.

Date: 1967

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

GUSN: 334191

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2194

Betty Dobell house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

39 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Betty Dobell in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #2196). Most drawings are dated and signed by D.H.M. and D.M.D. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334193

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2196

Robert J. Kingsley house, North Andover, Mass.

26 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Robert J. Kingsley in North Anover, Massachusetts (commission #2200). Most drawings are dated and signed by John Howard, R.S.J., G.E.R., and D.A.O. and Richard Wills. House has saltbox garage, covered porch, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334195

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2200

David M. Howland house, Sherborn, Mass.

39 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. David M. Howland in Sherborn, Massachusetts (commission #2201). Most drawings are dated and signed by Warren Rohter and "Butch" The drawings include propose plans, elevations, and preliminary sketches.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334197

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2201

Loise Baldwin house, Manchester, Mass.

29 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Loise Baldwin in Manchester, Vermont (commission #2202). Some drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey, John Howard, D.T.G., and D.M.D. Colonial Revival house with a 3 car garage, covered porch, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334199

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2202

David Randall house, Manchester, Mass.

14 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. David Randell in Manchster, Massachusetts (commission #2203). Some drawings are dated and signed. Colonial Revival house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334202

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2203

John Leggett house, Manchester, Mass.

9 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. John Leggett in Manchster, Massachusetts (commission #1392). Some drawings are dated and signed by B.W. and R.P. House has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 334203

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1392

Frank Dinsmore house, Nantucket, Mass.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dinsmore in Nantucket, Massachusetts (commission #2204). Cape Cod house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334205

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2204

Robert W. Johnstone house, Grafton, Mass.

21 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Robert W. Johnstone in Grafton, Massachusetts (commission #2205). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Richard Wills, R.J.P., and R.D. Extended Cape Cod house with a 2 car garage, covered porch, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334207

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2205

William Thresner house, Amherst, N.H.

19 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Thresner in Amherst, New Hampshire (commission #2206). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey, John Howard, and D.A.O., R.J.P. house with a 3 car garage, covered porch, 4 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334210

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2206

Richard Daly house, Marblehead, Mass.

20 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Daly in Marblehead, Massachusetts (commission #2207). Some drawings are dated and all are signed by Richard Wills, R.D., G.E.R., and R.J.P. Colonial Garrison house with a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334212

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2207

Robert Rosenberg house, Weston, Mass.

51 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosenbert in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #2208). Most drawings are dated and signed by Warren Rohter and D.T.G. House has 6 bedrooms, 2 lavatories, and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969-1971

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

GUSN: 334214

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2208

Eugene Nathan house, West Tewksbury, Mass.

3 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nathan in West Tewksbury, Massachusetts (commission #2209). Some drawings are dated and signed by D. House has 1 car garage, 1 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334216

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2209

Paul F. J. New house, Marblehead, Mass.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. J. New in Marblehead, Massachusetts (commission #2212). Some drawings are dated and signed by R.D. House has 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 bathroom.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334218

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2212

Pindar Roraback house, Durham, N.H.

26 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Pindar Roraback in Durham, New Hampshire (commission #2211). Some drawings are dated and signed by D.M.D., R.J.P., and R.D. House has 2 car garage, covered porch, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334220

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2211

James Patrick house, Little Compton, R.I.

19 architectural drawings for a house for Mr.. and Mrs. James Patrick in Little Compton, R.I. (commission #2213). Some drawings are dated and signed by John Howard and D.A.O. House has 1 car salt box garage, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Date: 1969-1975

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

GUSN: 334222

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2213

Dean R. Frieze house, York Harbor, Maine

20 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Dean R. Frieze in Yourk Harbor, Maine (commission #2330). All drawings are dated and signed by R.D., S.W.M., and N. Parker. House has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334442

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2330

Frederic A. Sharf house, West Newton, Mass.

17 architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Frederic A. Sharf in West Newton, Massachusetts (commission 2331). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by S.W.M., and Robert Minot. Original drawings not by RBWA, but were drawn by C. Francis N. ...

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334444

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2331

Faust Farm, Croydon, N.H.

3 architectural drawings for alterations to an existing farm for Faust Farm in Croydon, New Hampshire (commission 2332). One drawing is dated and signed by R.D.

Date: 1972

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

GUSN: 334446

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2332

Al Spahr house, Claremont, N.H.

4 architectural drawings for alterations to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Al Spahr in Claremont New Hampshire (commission 2333). All drawings are dated and signed by Robert E. Minot First drawing indicates aterations were "not built"

Date: 1972

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

GUSN: 334448

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2333

Studio portrait of Nellie & Susie Atherton, Boston, Mass., ca. 1864-1865

Studio portrait of Nellie & Susie Atherton.

Date: 1864-1865

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

GUSN: 334449

Ref. Code: PC008.02.022

Studio portrait of Theodore Carstein, Boston, Mass., 1869

Studio portrait of Theodore Carstein.

Date: November 20, 1869

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

GUSN: 334451

Ref. Code: PC008.02.023

Studio portait of an unnamed man, Boston, Mass., ca. 1864-1865

Studio portrait of an unnamed seated man.

Date: 1864-1865

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

GUSN: 334452

Ref. Code: PC008.02.024

H.T. Cavanaugh, Cedar Land Co. house for Lot #5, Fairfield, Conn.

6 architectural drawings for Mr. H.T. Cavanaugh, Cedar Land Co. House for Lot #5 in Fairfield, Conn. (commission 2334). All drawings are signed by Richard Wills and S.W.M. and some are dated. Drawings indicate "Prelimainary"

Date: 1972

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

GUSN: 334453

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2334

Studio portrait of Edie Ropes, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862

Studio portrait of Edie Ropes.

Date: 1862

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

GUSN: 334454

Ref. Code: PC008.02.025

William J. Kanz house, Orient, N.Y.

27 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kanz in Orient, N.Y.. (commission 2335). All drawings are signed by Richard Wills and S.W.M. and some are dated. Alterations (2003) are included in the commission.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334456

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2335

Studio portrait of Eliza Brintnall, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Eliza Brintnall.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334457

Ref. Code: PC008.02.026

Studio portrait of Charles Hook Appleton, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Charles Hook Appleton.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334459

Ref. Code: PC008.02.027

Richard S. Robie house, Mirror Lake, N.H.

4 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Robie in Mirror Lake, N.H. (commission #2336). All sketches are signed by Richard Wills and R.D.. All sketches are dated.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334460

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2336

Kenneth Henderson house, West Southport, Maine

15 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Henderson in West Southport, Maine. (commission #2337). All drawings are signed by Richard Wills, John Howard, and R.D. Some drawings are dated. House has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334462

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2337

Reproduction of a studio portrait of Robert Ball Edes, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862

Studio portrait of Robert Ball Edes

Date: 1862

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

GUSN: 334464

Ref. Code: PC008.02.028

Pricilla Fortescue house, Hill, N.H.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Pricilla Fortesque in Hill, New Hampshire (commission #2338). All drawings are signed by John Howard and R.D. Some drawings are dated. House has 2 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 1 bath.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334465

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2338

Studio portrait of Tom Edmands, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Tom Edmands

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334466

Ref. Code: PC008.02.029

Studio portrait of B. J. Lang, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862

Studio portrait of B. J. Lang.

Date: 1862

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

GUSN: 334468

Ref. Code: PC008.02.030

William A. Fresh house, Mount Vernon, N.H.

6 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fresh in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire (commission #2339). All drawings are signed by R.D. All drawings are dated. House has 4 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334469

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2339

Club Taconnet, Rome, Maine

30 architectural drawings for multiple buildings for Club Taconnet on Joyce Island in Rome, Maine (commission #2340-2346, 2380, 2386). Some commission #'s were recycled by the firm and reused for unrelated homes in other places. Commissions within Club Taconnet Development 2340 - Staff house f...

Date: 1972-1987

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

GUSN: 334471

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2340, 2346, 2380, 2386

J. Robert Effinger house, Hinsdale, Ill.

3 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Effinger in Hinsdale, Illinois (commission #2347). Drawings are signed and dated by R.D.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334475

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2347

Henry L. Goree house, Holly Springs, Miss.

10 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Goree in Holly Springs, Mississippi (commission #2342). Drawings are signed by Ken Duprety, Robert Minot, and S.W.M.

Date: 1972-1974

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

GUSN: 334477

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2342

Raymond H. Nicholls house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

8 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Nicholls in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #2348). Drawings are signed and dated by John Howard and on drawing is dated house has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a lavatory.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334479

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2348

George S. Tripp house, Easthampton, Mass.

9 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. George S. Tripp in Easthampton, Massachusetts (commission #2350). Drawings are signed and dated by R.J.P. House has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a lavatory.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334481

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2350

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