Historic New England

Elevation and Plan, Alteration to Stable of J.S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269508

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.014

Additions & Alterations, Stable changed to Play Room for Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269509

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.015

Heatilator Fireplace, Healtilator Inc., Syracuse, New York

Advantages, descriptions and specifications are provided for the Heatilator Fireplace.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269510

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.001

Selected units of fireplace equipment from the Clark & Wilkins Co., 1871 Park Avenue, New York, New York

The Company carries andirons, screens, fireset tools, grates, wood carriers and coal scuttles.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269511

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.002

Everything for the fireplace, distributed by William H. Jackson Company, 3 East 47th Street, New York, New York

The brochure describes mantels, fireplace fixtures, andirons, screens, and price lists. There are additional price lists and descriptions for wood mantel reproductions and screens distributed by Edwin Jackson Inc., 315 East 62nd Street, New York, New York. The item has 4 pages with 5 pages of insert...

Date: 1966-1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269512

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.003

Humphrey Radiantfire, General Gas Light Company, Kalamazoo, Miohigan

The Humphrey Radiantfire heater is described with special sale offers from the Boston Consolidated Gas Company.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269513

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.004

Murdock Parlor Grate Company, manufacturers and importers of brass and iron goods for the open fireplace

The Murdock fireplace throat, ash doors and dampers are described in the brochure. The Company has salesrooms in Boston and a factory in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Size specifications and the advantages of the "perfect fireplace throat" are included.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269514

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.005

Donley book of successful fireplaces, The Donley Brothers Company, Cleveland, Ohio

A design portfolio, styles, construction details and fireplace equipment are described in the catalog. A 12 page contractor's price list for Donley devices and building specialties, dated 1931, is included.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269516

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.007

Selection of brick fireplaces and artistic wood mantel pieces, Colonial Fireplace Company, Chicago, Illinois

Brick fireplaces and wood mantel designs are described with specifications and photographs. Accessories such as firesets, dampers, the Glo-Hot Electric Grate, carved tile mottoes and hoods are included.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269518

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.008

Roof of Stable, 2nd Floor Plan, 1st Scheme, Fire Escape for House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269519

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.016

Rear Elevation and Section, Fire Escape for House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269520

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.017

Massachusetts Real Estate Co., 246 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

The Company officers, investors, history, property and finances are described for potential investors. Boston property illustrations are included for the Advertiser Building, Bertram Building, Faneuil Hall Estate, Hutchinson Building and Niles Building.

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269522

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.001

Work of W.H. Whitcomb Construction Co., 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

Photographs of the projects done by the business are provided with the name and location. The buildings are primarily in Boston and neighboring towns.

Date: ca.1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269524

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.002

Summer homes and lodges, L.C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine

Summer home designs created by L.C. Andrew, the log home builder, have photographs and floor plans for customers. The second copy has N.T. Fox, Inc., Portland, Maine on the front cover. The publisher on the second copy is National Plan Service, Inc.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269525

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.003

Seven-and-eight room face brick bungalow and small house plans, 2nd edition, American Face Brick Association, Chicago, Illinois

The house is a two and a half-story, four bedroom home with two chimneys, and a sunroom (or porch) on one side. The advertisement includes floor plans, an exterior illustration and a rendering of a sitting room.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269526

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.004

Inside Elevation Front Entrance, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Jan. 6, 1917

1 elevation : pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-06

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269527

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.018

Side Elevation of Vestibule, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Jan. 6, 1917

1 elevation : pencil on trace

Date: 1917-01-06

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269528

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.019

Detail of Iron Grills, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269529

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.020

First Story Hall, Alteration of House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

Includes elevations titled "Toward Library", "Toward Vestibule" and "Toward Dining Room & Stairs."

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269530

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.021

Staircase Hall, undated

1 sheet of elevations : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269531

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.022

1/2 Inch Scale Detail of Panelling at Main Staircase, House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Elevation toward Dining Room" and "Elevation toward Front."

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269532

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.023

Inch Scale Detail of Hall at Stairs, Alt. & Add., House of Mr. John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Includes "Elevation toward Dining Room" and "Elevation toward Stairs."

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269533

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.024

Main Staircase - Ames House, undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269534

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.025

Inch Scale Detail of Stair Finish, Alteration of House of J.S. Ames, Esq. at 3 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, undated

1 detail drawing : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269535

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.026

Untitled detail drawings, alterations and additions to the house of John S. Ames, 3 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

1 sheet of detail drawings : pencil on trace

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 269536

Ref. Code: AR004.001.002.008.027

Letterhead for Geo. T. Hall & Co., commission merchants & merchandise brokers, 28 Central Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The Company logo, in the shape of a belt, is shown in the letterhead. The business was established in 1860.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269010

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.003

Letterhead for Geo. C. Richardson & Co., selling agents, Boston and New York, 1870s

Richardson is the agent for the Lewiston Mills which has an office at 178 Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269011

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.004

Letterhead for Geo. T. Hall & Co., commission merchants & merchandise brokers, 28 Central Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

The Company logo, in the shape of a belt, is shown in the letterhead. The business was established in 1860.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269012

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.005

Photograph album 86

This album appears to be a family album from the 1860s and 1870s, largely picturing members of the Clark family. Interesting images are a tintype of two boys holding a puppy and a carte de visite of a man in uniform. The work of many Connecticut photographers is represented here. From New Haven, ...

Date: 1860-1879

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269020

Ref. Code: PC009.086

Photograph album 87A

Carte de visite album with an inscription in the front reading, "L. Theodore Child, from E.W. Hall, 1862." A slip of paper inside the album states "L.H. Hale, photographer of many of these photos, 293 Washington St., Boston." The names of sitters are written beneath the pictures in calligraphy and...

Date: 1862-1863

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269021

Ref. Code: PC009.087A

Letterhead for Hall & Company, commission merchants, 5 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The Company is located on Chauncy Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269025

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.006

Letterhead for Dexter, Abbot & Co., commission merchants, 200 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Dexter, Abbot have located their business on Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269026

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.007

Letterhead for F. Nickerson & Co., commission merchants, 114 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

The Company address includes P.O. Box 2557 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269027

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.008

Letterhead for Gilman, Cheney & Co., commission merchants in flour, grain, hay, 102 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1800s

James E. Gilman and Fred N. Cheney are the partners in the business.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269028

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.009

Label for A.F. Russell & Co., produce commission merchants, No. 60 Clinton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The Company was established in 1865.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269029

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.010

Letterhead for Case, Leland & Co., commission merchants, No. 38 Bedford & 51 Avon Streets, Boston, Mass. and No. 77 Thomas Street, New York, New York, 1800s

The business maintains offices in Boston and New York.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269032

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.011

Letterhead for J.W. Lynch, commissioner in small wares and manufacturers agent, No. 80 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass., 1870s

Lynch is located on Chauncy Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269033

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.012

Photograph album 87B

Many of the subjects in this carte de visite album are identified and dated in the same handwriting as in album 87A. Families represented are Terry, Child, Blanchard, Helms and Williams. There are also a few Civil War officers whose regiments are indicated in the captions. Boston photographers re...

Date: 1862-1863

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269042

Ref. Code: PC009.087B

Check for J.B. Grimm, commission merchant, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 1800s

The check has an image of animals at a water trough.

Date: 1800s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269034

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.013

Letterhead for Case, Leland & Co., commission merchants, No. 38 Bedford & 51 Avon Streets, Boston, Mass. and No. 77 Thomas Street, New York, New York, 1870s

The business maintains offices in Boston and New York.

Date: 1870s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269035

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.014

Billhead for Louis P. Ober, importer, 4 Winter Place, Boston, Mass., ca. 1870

Ober imports wine, mushrooms, string beans, French peas and truffles.

Date: ca. 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 269049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.103.02.02.015

Photograph album 88A

Carte de visite album, probably from the 1860s and 1870s. An inscription in the front reads, "Harrie's pictures - age one month - fourteen months - three years - five years - seven years, five months - ten years, two months." It was probably given to a child and filled up for him. Families repres...

Date: 1860-1879

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269044

Ref. Code: PC009.088A

Photograph album 88B

Carte de visite album, probably 1860s and 1870s. Some photos are unidentified. Families pictured here are Wasgath, Weston, Page, Russell, Horton, Batchelder, Pitman and Pine. John Adams Whipple of Boston and N.C. Sanborn of Lowell, Mass. have photographs represented here. There is also an intere...

Date: 1860-1879

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269046

Ref. Code: PC009.088B

Photograph album 89

A carte de visite album filled entirely of photographs taken by John P. Soule, a well-known Boston photographer. Many of these are of outdoor scenes, or are copies of paintings, such as a pair of George and Martha Washington portraits. The rest are unidentified portraits, and include one of a man ...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 269052

Ref. Code: PC009.089