Historic New England

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

Jeffries Point Yacht Yard and Boat Building Company, foot of Maverick Street, East Boston, Mass.

The boatyard features are described for potential customers. The description notes the opening of the East Boston Tunnel in the fall which will be advantageous for city boat owners.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354452

Ref. Code: EP001.01.122.01.02.009

Trade card, for comfort, safety & economy use Beacon Light Oil, manufactured by Beacon Oil Company, Boston, Mass.

A family relaxes around an oil lamp in the image. The father reads a newspaper while the mother and young daughter play with the dog. The older daughter reads a book in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354453

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.021

Business card, Shearer Cottage, family owned and operated with pride since 1903, P.O. Box 1063, 4 Morgan Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Mass.

The card has a map of Martha's Vinyard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.010

Studio portrait of Lucy (Fuller) (Aunt) Davis, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Lucy (Fuller) (Aunt) Davis, Boston, Mass., undated Two identical copies of this image exist.

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

GUSN: 354455

Ref. Code: PC008.10.084

Studio portrait of Elizabeth Waterman Choate, Boston, Mass., ca 1870

Date: 1870

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

GUSN: 354456

Ref. Code: PC008.10.085

Studio portrait of Mrs. Justin Winsor, Boston, Mass., December 1861

Date: 1861

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

GUSN: 354457

Ref. Code: PC008.10.097

Studio portrait of William R. Dupee, Boston, Mass, undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354458

Ref. Code: PC008.10.098

Studio portrait of Hannah Tobey, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Hannah Tobey, Boston, Mass., undated verso- (Mrs. George Stuart Stuart-I believe I was told were later in Philaelphia)

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

GUSN: 354459

Ref. Code: PC008.10.099

Studio portrait of unidentified child, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354460

Ref. Code: PC008.10.100

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354461

Ref. Code: PC008.10.101

Studio portrait of unidentified woman, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354462

Ref. Code: PC008.10.102

Studio portrait of Florence Ballou Farrar, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354463

Ref. Code: PC008.10.103

Studio portrait of Mrs. Torrey, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354464

Ref. Code: PC008.10.104

Studio portrait of Rev. Harry Croswell, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354465

Ref. Code: PC008.10.086

Studio portrait of Lieut. James Winchell Briggs, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354466

Ref. Code: PC008.10.087

Studio portrait of Charles Cheever, Boston, Mass., undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 354467

Ref. Code: PC008.10.088

Studio portrait of Colonel Stevenson and Staff, 24th regt., Boston, Mass., 1862

Studio portrait of Colonel Stevenson and Staff, 24th regt., Boston, Mass., 1862 Verso of image Colonel T. G. Stevenson Lot. Co. F. Osborne Maj. R. H. Stevenson Surgeon Dr. Law. Green Asst. Surgeon Dr. Hall Curtis Quartermaster Wm. Hutchins Adjudant John Anderson Chaplain 1862

Date: 1862

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

GUSN: 354468

Ref. Code: PC008.10.089