Historic New England

Chips of wood, vol. 2, no. 12, P. W. Wood Lumber Corp., 11 Garden Street, Worcester, Mass., 1929

The business offers products for modernizing and updating houses with Balsam Wool insulation and Weatherbest Stained Shingles. Features illustrations and floor plans for house designs.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355648

Ref. Code: EP005.115

Homes for tomorrow from Ladies Home Journal, by Richard Pratt, Ladies Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pa., undated

The exhibition catalog has floor plans and photographic prints of houses designed by different architects. The exhibit was designed by Frederick L. Lynch. Text on the back cover reads, "Jordan Marsh."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355652

Ref. Code: EP005.116

The new Liberty Homes, Lewis Manufacturing Company, Bay City, Mich., 1941

The plan book has illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans for prefabricated houses. There is a detailed description of materials, order form, and building time for each design. The mailing envelope for the plan book is included, as is a freight paid price list no. 1 for 1941 and a Liberty Home ...

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355653

Ref. Code: EP005.117

Historical sketch of the Lucy Jackson Chapter House D.A.R., souvenir of the thirtieth anniversary, 1898-1926, by Mrs. D. E. Baker, Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, D.C., 1926

The chapter house is known as the Baury House and this sketch provides background on the previous owners with portraits and interior and exterior photographic prints of the property.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355660

Ref. Code: EP005.118

Lady historian, Martha J. Lamb, by Susan Elizabeth Lyman, the Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College Library, Northampton, Mass., 1969

The accomplishments of historian and author Martha J. Lamb are described in the booklet.

Date: 1969

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355663

Ref. Code: EP005.119

Home, issue no. 4 , Reed Lumber Co., Maple Street, Warren, Mass., 1940

Issue of Home published by the Reed Lumber Co. based in Warren, Massachusetts. The issue provides advice and tips for potential homebuilders.

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355669

Ref. Code: EP005.120

Cedar log cabins, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, undated

Plan book published by L. C. Andrew with floor plans, photographic prints, and descriptions of log cabin designs. The business promotes white cedar logs for summer homes, cottages, camps, and lodges.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355670

Ref. Code: EP005.121

Cedar log cabins, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, undated

Plan book published by L. C. Andrew with floor plans, photographic prints, and descriptions of log cabin designs. The business promotes white cedar logs for summer homes, cottages, camps, and lodges.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355671

Ref. Code: EP005.122

[Plan book pages], Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., undated

Five unnumbered pages from a plan book containing designs for summer houses, log cabins, bungalows, and lodges. Each design includes a floor plan and illustration. The specific plans are: the Cresant plan B-1012, the Lodge plan B-1001, the Kisco plan B-1011, the Dato plan B-1009. Materials were dist...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355672

Ref. Code: EP005.123

Our past. Your future, Ward Cedar Log Homes, P.O. Box 72, Houlton, Maine, undated

The advantages of a Ward house are described for potential customers in the brochure. Includes photographic prints of log homes. Text in the brochure reads, "America's Oldest Log Home Company since 1923."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355676

Ref. Code: EP005.124

Theater at Hoag Lake Park [B66]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356422

Ref. Code: PC074.01.62

View of bridge to Hoag Lake Island [B67]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356423

Ref. Code: PC074.01.63

View of theater from Hoag Lake Island [B68]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356424

Ref. Code: PC074.01.64

Mill in North Bellingham [B69]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356425

Ref. Code: PC074.01.65

View of North Bellingham [B70]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356426

Ref. Code: PC074.01.66

Group portrait at Box Bond [B71]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356427

Ref. Code: PC074.01.67

View of homestead in winter [B72]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356428

Ref. Code: PC074.01.68

View of Hartford Avenue in North Bellingham [B73]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356429

Ref. Code: PC074.01.69

Catholic church in North Bellingham [B74]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356430

Ref. Code: PC074.01.70

View of river in North Bellingham with factory in background [B75]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356431

Ref. Code: PC074.01.71

Man in rowboat on Spring Brook in Hoag Lake Park [B76]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356432

Ref. Code: PC074.01.72

Carousel house in Hoag Lake Park [B77]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356433

Ref. Code: PC074.01.73

People sitting on fence in front of North Bellingham mill [B78]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356434

Ref. Code: PC074.01.74

Folley house in North Bellingham [B79]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356435

Ref. Code: PC074.01.75

Catholic church in North Bellingham [B80]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356436

Ref. Code: PC074.01.76

People standing in front of North Bellingham post office [B81]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356437

Ref. Code: PC074.01.77

Side view of brick house in North Bellingham [B82]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356438

Ref. Code: PC074.01.78

Front view of brick house in North Bellingham [B83]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356439

Ref. Code: PC074.01.79

View of wooden bridge across Hoag Lake [B84]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356440

Ref. Code: PC074.01.80

Calendar, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1948

Calender published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Includes illustrations of houses designed by the company. The plans for each house are available in the business office. The calendar has a budget sheet for family use. The verso has all 12 months of 1948 and the first six months of 1949. Distrib...

Date: 1948

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356441

Ref. Code: EP005.266

Communicating the value of the architect, Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, undated

A collection of advertisements, highlighting architects, published in various business journals from 1953-1962.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356442

Ref. Code: EP005.267

Musician, vol. xviii, no. 4, edited by W. J. Baltzell, Oliver Ditson Company, Boston, Mass., 1913 April

John Howard Payne, the composer of "Home, sweet home," is on the front cover. An article discussing John Howard Payne can be found inside the issue. Advertisements for various business are featured throughout.

Date: 1913

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356444

Ref. Code: EP005.268

1920 model of a Housing Company home, The Housing Company, 248 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., 1920

Brochure advertising a model house built by The Housing Company. Complete details of the finished house are described for customers from the exterior walls and roofing to the interior finish, wiring, and heating. Includes illustrations and floor plans of the design.

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356450

Ref. Code: EP005.269

[Trade card], William A. Radford, Chicago, Ill., 1904

Trade card advertising a house that can be built by the Edward Chappell Company, a company based in Norwich, Connecticut. There is a calendar for April 1905-March 1906. The card verso has the floor plans for the house with the dimensions and cost. The plans can be purchased from William A. Radford f...

Date: 1904

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356452

Ref. Code: EP005.270

Masury's house paints, John W. Masury & Son, New York, N.Y.; Chicago, Ill., undated

Trade card advertising John W. Masury & Son paints. The card verso describes how to apply the paint. The product is available from Hawkes & Whitney in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Paint samples are featured on the trade card.

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356453

Ref. Code: EP005.271

Masury's house paints, John W. Masury & Son, New York, N.Y.; Chicago, Ill., undated

Trade card advertising John W. Masury & Son paints. The card verso describes how to apply the paint. The product is available from Hawkes & Whitney in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Paint samples can be found on the trade card.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356454

Ref. Code: EP005.272

Lithographed specimens, montgomery offset, sandbar finish, Zeese-Wilkinson Co., Inc. and Pencil Points, Long Island City, N.Y.; East Stroudsburg, Pa., undated

The portfolio contains lithographs of the following locations: the Lincoln Memorial; two administration buildings for an airport in North Beach, Long Island; a house in Bryn Mawr Park, New York; Horton House, Sand Beach, Nova Scotia; and fishermen's houses in Yarmouth Bar, Nova Scotia.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356455

Ref. Code: EP005.273

Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.

The Post Office and Sub Treasury building dominates Post Office Square in the image. On the right the National Shawmut Bank building can be seen at the corner of Congress and Water Streets.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356461

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6480.001