Historic New England

New Spanish homes, L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., undated

The plan book has photographic prints, floor plans, and brief descriptions for each design. Handwritten text on the cover reads, "V.E. Dunn & Son, 167 Sewall St., Augusta, Maine."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355053

Ref. Code: EP005.024

Sunlight house: the last word in home satisfaction, West Coast Lumberman's Association, 365 Stuart Building, Seattle, Wash., 1933

The Lumber Industries House was created to promote wood house construction at the Century of Progess International Exposition in Chicago. The manufacturers and suppliers who contributed to the finished house are listed. There are additional house plans to demonstrate the versatility of wood and a sh...

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355054

Ref. Code: EP005.025

Successful stucco homes: a booklet dealing with the construction, economy and utility of stucco houses, with special reference to the uses and advantages of Clinton Wire Lath, Clinton Wire Cloth Company, Clinton, Mass., 1914

Trade catalog describes the process for constructing exterior and interior walls utilizing stucco and the Clinton Wire Lath. Photographic prints of examples houses are inclued throughout. Benjamin Proctor, Jr. and Chapman & Frazer are tthe architects of the houses on page 64, misnumbered as 94.

Date: 1914

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355059

Ref. Code: EP005.026

New brick homes, improved ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., 1938

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, dimensions, prices, and a description for each design. Handwritten text on the cover reads, "V.E. Dunn & Son, 167 Sewall St., Augusta, Maine."

Date: 1938

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355061

Ref. Code: EP005.027

Book of plans, no. 61, Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Streets, Chicago, Ill., 1912

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, description, pricing information, and dimensions for each design. The plans offer such extras as plumbing and heating systems, exterior and interior paint, window shades, and bathroom and kitchen appliances. There is a drawing of the business fact...

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355063

Ref. Code: EP005.028

Attractive homes: 40 homes with plans, Cleveland Publications, Inc., 448 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif., undated

Plan book of house designs. Each frame house has a photographic print, description, and floor plan. Published by Cleveland Publications, Inc.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355064

Ref. Code: EP005.029

Group of fifty New England colonial homes from the designs of Miles Standish Richmond, architect: a complete architectural service available to prospective home builders, Metropolitan Federal Savings and Loan Association, 6 High Street, Boston, Mass., 1939

The designs are based on colonial houses and include an illustration and floor plan with dimensions. There is a brief description of the restoration of Travis House in Natick, Massachusetts. A plan index can be found in the back of the catalog.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355071

Ref. Code: EP005.030

Brick for the average man's home: a selection of thirty-five designs for practical and artistic homes, including cottages, bungalows, houses and two-apartment buildings. One and two-car garages also are shown. Every house is designed to be built of common brick, thus assuring beauty combined with economy. Working drawings and specifications available for each house and garage, 1st ed., Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, Cleveland, Ohio, 1920

Plan book includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for house designs. Text on the front cover reads, "New and original designs for small houses with working drawings available."

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355072

Ref. Code: EP005.031

Small homes of unusual merit: the Architectural Club of New Haven 1926 competition for the design of small homes of concrete masonry, Portland Cement Association, 10 High Street, Boston, Mass.; 347 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y.; 1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

Plan book containing floor plans, illustrations, and descriptions of the winners of the Architectural Club of New Haven's 1926 competition for the design of small homes of concrete masonry. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File 10a2."

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355074

Ref. Code: EP005.032

New American homes, 4th improved ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., undated

Each plan has an illustration or photographic prints, floor plan, description, and price.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355075

Ref. Code: EP005.033

Springall summer cottages, ready-to-assemble, Pitman & Brown Co., Salem, Mass., 1922

Plan book containing fourteen cottage designs. Each design has an illustration, description, and floor plan. The business has a branch office at 248 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355076

Ref. Code: EP005.034

Springall summer cottages, ready-to-assemble, Pitman & Brown Co., Salem, Mass., 1926

Plan book containing fourteen cottage designs. Each design has an illustration, description, and floor plan. There is a photograph of the mill on page 15.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355077

Ref. Code: EP005.035

Successful chicken raising, E. F. Hodgson Company, Dover, Mass., 1896

Catalog describes methods and equipment for raising chickens.

Date: 1896

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355078

Ref. Code: EP005.036

[Catalog], Bradley Portable House Corporation, Randolph, Mass., undated

The descriptions include prices for such extras as window screens and paint. The catalog is stamped with notices stating that all prices are increased by 10% due to the increase in building materials costs. Published by Bradley Portable House Corporation, described as "Manufacturers of portable cott...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355081

Ref. Code: EP005.037

Thayer's ready cut and portable buildings, catalogue 10, E. E. Babb & Co, 212 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1926

There are descriptions and photographic of houses and other structures. Text on the front cover reads, "Boston Agency, E.E. Babb & Co., 212 Summer Street."

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355082

Ref. Code: EP005.038

A "Fisklock" brick house, Fiske & Co., Inc., 1953 Arena Building, New York, N.Y., undated

The advantages of the "Fisklock Tapestry" brick in house construction is described including fireproofing and insulation. A residence utilizing the brick, designed by Clinton Noble and located in Winthrop, Massachusetts, is photographed. Reprint from building material supplement to the February 3, 1...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355084

Ref. Code: EP005.039

Homes, Springall and Company, Inc., 248 Boylston Street, Boston, Salem, Mass., 1921

Descriptions, photographic prints, illustrations, and floor plans are provided for houses and summer cottages.

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355087

Ref. Code: EP005.040

Exterior view of Rogers Building, M.I.T., Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The Rogers Building facade can be seen in the image. Behind it on the right side of the image is the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets.

Date: 1912-06-14

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355088

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1610.001

729-715 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Two automobiles and a horse-drawn cart stand in front of the storefronts on Boylston between Exeter and Fairfield Streets. The Pierce Photographer Studio is on the left at 729 Boylston. Swinehart Tires is to the right of Pierce. Lenox Studio's Expert Photographers is above Swinehart. Above Swinehart...

Date: 1912-04-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 355089

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.03.1301

727-717 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., William T. Clark, photographer

The Atlantic Radio Company, on the left side of the image is at 727 Boylston Street. To the right of Atlantic is Wilson, Inc., dressmakers, at 723 Boylston Street. The window above Wilson reads "Girl Scouts." To the right of Wilson is Mrs. G.H. Eames, women's clothing, at 717 Boylston Street.

Date: 1920s

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355090

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1680.001

Kendall's Pond and Bridge, Windham, NH, June 15, 1891

One 8"x10", black and white photograph of two men fishing off of Kendall's Bridge in Windham, New Hampshire taken by Baldwin Coolidge on June 15, 1891. The bridge is on Kendall's Pond in Windham, NH.

Date: 1891

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355091

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1790.0010.006

Exterior view of the Colonel John Thatcher House, Yarmouth Port, MA, undated

Exterior view of the Colonel John Thatcher house, Yarmouth Port, MA, undated. That back of the photograph contains illegible inscription.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355092

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3530.0050.002

Exterior view of 239 Commonwealth Avenue, corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Fairfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The facade of the Thayer house can be seen at Commonwealth Avenue and Fairfield Streets. A man and a woman look at the photographer from separate windows on the third floor.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355094

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2810.004

Why people like concrete homes, Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., undated

The advantages of building in concrete are described with various house models. Floor plans and photographic prints of houses are included.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355095

Ref. Code: EP005.041

Suggested designs for small, firesafe concrete homes, 2nd ed., Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1946

In addition to the illustrations, floor plans, and elevations for each design, there are construction detail and specification suggestions on each page. The item describes stucco textures commonly used in house construction.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355096

Ref. Code: EP005.042

Poultry houses, Johns-Manville Corp., 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, N.Y., 1938

Poultry housing with insulating materials is described for customers. Other Johns-Manville products are featured throughout the catalog.

Date: 1938

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355097

Ref. Code: EP005.043

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Southwest Chamber

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355267

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.059

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Southeast Chamber

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355268

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.060

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Sitting Room (Southwest)

1 photogrpah

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355269

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.061

Ralph and Gladys May in front of the Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, N.H.

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355270

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.062

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Yard

1 photograpph

Date: June 1953

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355271

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.063

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Gate

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1924.

Date: September 28, 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355272

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.064

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, N.H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1924.

Date: September 28, 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355273

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.065

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior with car in front

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, N.H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1294, received from order Jan. 3, 1925

Date: 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355274

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.066

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior, 1915

1915 H.C.D No. 1510 Series A. Mansions on W. side of Middle St. (S.E. view) & (opp. Mr. Bennett's new house) Rundlet-May

Date: 1915

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355275

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.067

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior, 1915

Mansions on W. side of Middle St. (S.E. view) & (opp. Mr. Bennett's new house) Rundlet-May; 1915 H.C.D No. 1511 Series A.

Date: 1915

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355276

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.068

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Front Entry, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355277

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.069

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior Detail, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355278

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.070

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Outbuildings, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355279

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.071

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Outbuildings, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355280

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.072

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Garden, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355281

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.073

Lake shore and mountain cottages, 1st ed., L. F. Garlinghouse, Inc., 820 Quincy Street, Topeka, Kan., undated

Plans, specifications, and photographic prints are included for each house design. Lumber and mill lists can be ordered for each house design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355282

Ref. Code: EP005.057

Designs for 60 small homes from $2,000 to $10,000: showing how to buy, build, and finance a small home, by Samuel Glaser, Coward-McCann, New York, N.Y., 1939

Each design has an illustration, description, floor plan, and construction outline of building materials. The back pages have planning data for living activities which include dining, culinary, storage, and recreational activities reproduced from the Architectural Record. Text on the title page vers...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355287

Ref. Code: EP005.058

Colonial homes, 2nd ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, Topeka, Kan., undated

Photographic prints, descriptions, blueprints, and dimensions are provided for each design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355289

Ref. Code: EP005.059

Our future home, L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue E, Topeka, Kan., undated

Photographic prints, descriptions, and floor plans are provided for each design. Household and garden hints are included on pages 70-72. A mother and daughter are in the front yard in the cover illustration.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355290

Ref. Code: EP005.060

Home, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, Ill., 1969

Issue of Home, a magazine published quarterly by National Plan Service, Inc. House designs and advice for interior decoration are described in the issue.

Date: 1969

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355292

Ref. Code: EP005.061

Home, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, Ill., 1968

Issue of Home, a magazine published quarterly by National Plan Service, Inc. House designs and advice for interior decoration are described in the issue.

Date: 1968

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355296

Ref. Code: EP005.062