Historic New England

United Show Machinery interior with employees, Beverly, Mass., c. 1900

An albumnen print of emplyees and factory space of the United Shoe Machinery (USM) factory in Beverly, Massachusetts, commonly known as "The Shoe". Print is undated, but the factory was founded in 1899, today known as the Cummings Center. USM Corporate offices were located in Boston, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 329743

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0290.0040.0042

George T. Grosshans house, Bridgeport, Conn.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. George T. Grosshans in Bridgeport, Connecticut (commission #1377) including two elevations, three plans, one cross section, two renderings, and three details. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Warren J. Rhoter; most drawings ar...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329742

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1377

A. James Walsh house, Topsfield, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. A. James Walsh in Topsfield, Massachusetts (commission #1383) including three elevations, one plan, and four details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Robert E. Minot. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-style house with a wood s...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329744

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1383

Walter Davis (builder) house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for builder Walter Davis in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #1384) including three elevations and one plan. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-style house with an asphalt shingle roof and a clapbo...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329749

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1384

Walter Davis (builder) house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for builder Walter Davis in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #1385) including three elevations and one plan. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-style house with an asphalt shingle roof and a shingl...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329750

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1385

Walter Davis (builder) house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for builder Walter Davis in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #1386) including three elevations and one plan. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a split-level Cape Cod-style house. House has a living room with fireplace...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329751

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1386

C. L. Emerson Jr. house, Duxbury, Mass.

Set of twenty-eight architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Emerson Jr. in Duxbury, Massachusetts (commission #1389) including three elevations, three plans, one plot plan, two cross sections, one rendering, and eighteen details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329752

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1389

Elmer L. Ford house, Jaffrey, N.H.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings of house for Elmer L. Ford in Jaffrey, New Hampshire (commission #1390) including three elevations, two plans, one cross section, three framing plans, two electrical plans, one rendering, and eleven details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry...

Date: 1952-1953

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

GUSN: 329755

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1390

C. B. Watkins, Laconia, N.H.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for C. B. Watkins in Laconia, New Hampshire (commission #1391) including eight elevations and four plans. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with two front dormers and a clapboard exter...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329756

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1391

Maurice A. Dunlavy (builder) house, Wellesley, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for builder Maurice A. Dunlavy in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission #1393) including three elevations, two plans, and two framing plans. All drawings are signed by Warren J. Rhoter or Richard Wills; most drawings are dated. Drawings depict a one-sto...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329760

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1393

Ernest Ruegg house, Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for Ernest Ruegg in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts (commission #1394) including four elevations, two plans, one rough sketch, three renderings, two framing plans, and three details. Some drawings are dated and signed by Royal Barry Wills, Robert E. Mino...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329761

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1394

Andrea Finard house, Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Set of two architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Andrea Finard in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts (commission #1394) including one plan and one electrical plan. Drawings are not dated or signed. Original house was commission #1394. Alterations include a new study/guest room ...

Date: 2001

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

GUSN: 329762

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2859

Walter Davis (builder) house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of three preliminary architectural plans of house for builder Walter Davis in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #1395). Two drawings are signed by Warren J. RHoter. House has a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, covered breezeway, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an attached on...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329763

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1395

Harold H. Larsen house, Newport, R.I.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Cmdr. Harold H. Larsen in Newport, Rhode Island (commission #1396) including four elevations, three plans, and four details. Drawings are signed but not dated by Warren J. RHoter. Drawings depict a two-story square house with a slightly pitched ro...

Date: 1952, undated

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

GUSN: 329766

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1396

John B. Hopkins house, Wellesley, Mass.

Set of twenty-five architectural drawings of house for John B. Hopkins in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission #1397) including seven elevations, six plans, two framing plans, one sketch, three renderings, and six details. Most drawings are dated; one is signed by Robert E. Minot. Maurice A. Dunlavy...

Date: 1952

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

GUSN: 329767

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1397

Daniel F. Comstock house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for Daniel F. Comstock in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #698) including three plans and one rendering. All drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; three drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story house. House has living ro...

Date: 1939

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

GUSN: 329768

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.698

Robert Crane house, Pittsfield, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crane in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (commission #1446) including four elevations, seven plans, one cross section, two plot plans, and twelve details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Leon Keach, Robert E. Minot, or Warren ...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329770

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1446

Marion L. Bradbury Jr. house, Muskegan, Mich.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. Bradbury Jr. in Muskegan, Michigan (commission #1447) including three elevations, three plans, one cross section, three plot plans, one rendering, and twelve details. Some drawings are signed Robert E. Minot or Warren J. ...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329776

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1447

Frank W. Sutterlin house, Bristol, Tenn.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sutterlin in Bristol, Tennessee (commission #1451) including three elevations, three plans, two framing plans, two plot plans, and sixteen details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows, Warren J. Rhoter, o...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329778

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1451

Charles P. Hasbrook house, Essex Junction, Vt.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Hasbrook in Essex Junction, Vermont (commission #1453) including three elevations, four plans, and two renderings Most drawings are signed by Merton S. Barrows, Charles H. Crombie, or Richard Wills. A...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329780

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1453

Mrs. Larsen house, Norwell, Mass.

One architectural drawing for alterations to existing house for Mrs. Larsen in Norwell Massachusetts (commission #1453). Alterations include the addition of two dormers.

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329783

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1455

Earl K. Spotts house, Stamford, Conn.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Earl K. Spotts in Stamford, Connecticut (commission #1459) including four elevations, three plans, and one cross section. One drawing is signed and dated by Robert E. Minot. Design is based on house shown on page 72 of "Planning Your Home...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329784

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1459

Edward L. Wheeler house, Swampscott, Mass.

Set of twenty architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Wheeler in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission #1460) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one framing plan, two renderings, and nine details. Many drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey, Robert E. Mino...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329786

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1460

George D. Sutcliffe house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. George D. Sutcliffe in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #1461) including four elevations, five plans, one rendering, and three details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Robert E. Minot, or Richard Wills. D...

Date: 1953-1955

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

GUSN: 329791

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1461

George C. Jones house, Brunswick, Ga.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. George C. Jones in Brunswick, Georgia (commission #1462) including three elevations, five plans, one rendering, and three details. Most drawings are signed and dated by KEn Duprey, Robert E. Minot, or Richard Wills. Drawings depict...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329793

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1462

John Dreyfus house, Quincy, Mass.

Set of thirty-four architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. John Dreyfus in Quincy, Massachusetts (commission #1463) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, two framing plans, two cross sections, one landscape plan, and twenty-one details. Some drawings are signed and dated by...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329794

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1463

Richard T. Fisher house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Fisher in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1464) including three elevations, two plans, three renderings, and five details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Richard Wills. Drawings depict the...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329797

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1464

Clifford A. Harvey house, Sturbridge, Mass.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Harvey in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (commission #1466) including three elevations, three plans, one cross section, one topographical map, one rendering, and eight details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Warren Rhote...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329798

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1466

Carroll K. Steele house, Gloucester, Mass.

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings of house for Mr. Carroll K. Steele in Gloucester, Massachusetts (commission #1469) including four elevations, two plans, two plot plans, one rendering, and thirteen details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Ken Duprey, or Robert E. Min...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329801

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1469

James H. Huyck house, Mohawk, N.Y.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. James H. Huyck in Mohawk, New York (commission #1470) including three elevations, three plans, one cross section, one rendering, and seven details. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, Warren J. Rhoter, or Richard Wills. No drawing...

Date: 1953, undated

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

GUSN: 329802

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1470

Frank Weissman (builder) house, Upper Brookville, N.Y.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for builder Frank Weissman in Upper Brooklville, New York (commission #1471) including four elevations, three plans, and two details. Drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey or Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with two...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329805

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1471

Benjamin F. Goodrich house, Duxbury, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Benjamin F. Goodrich in Duxbury, Massachusetts (commission #1472) including five elevations, two plans, one plot plan, two renderings, and one detail.

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329807

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1472

John M. Newton Jr. house, Holyoke, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John M. Newton Jr. in Holyoke, Massachusetts (commission #1471) including two elevations, four plans, and and one rendering. All drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S. Barrows, or Richard Wills; most drawings are dated. Dr...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329809

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1473

Robert F. Nelson Jr. house, Hopkinton, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson Jr. in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (commission #1475) including three elevations, three plans, one rendering and eight details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S. Barrows, or Richard Wills. ...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329810

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1475

Robert F. Nelson Jr. house, Hopkinton, Mass.

One architectural drawing for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson Jr. in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (commission #1475-A). Drawing is signed by Gordon H. Kunz. Alterations include an addition to the living room.

Date: 1962

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

GUSN: 329813

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1475-A

Brandon Garvey house, Chicopee Falls, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Garvey in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts (commission #1477) including three elevations, three plans, and and two details. All drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with a one-story saltbox wing, an...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329814

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1477

Dean W. Ackerman house, Darien, Conn.

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for Mr. Dean W. Ackerman in Darien, Connecticut (commission #1478) including three elevations, three plans, and and four details. All drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a one-story w...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329816

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1478

William A. Brown house, Beverly Farms, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for William A. Brown in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts (commission #977) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with four front dormers...

Date: 1944, undated

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

GUSN: 329263

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.977

Mrs. Walter Nichols house, Springvale, Maine

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mrs. Walter Nichols in Springvale, Maine (commission #987) including three sketches and three details. One drawing is dated; one sketch is signed by Royal Barry Wills. Alterations include vestibule and window modifications.

Date: 1945

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

GUSN: 329265

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.987

Brooke, Smith, French & Dorrance advertisement

Set of two architectural drawings for advertising agency Brooke, Smith, French & Dorrance (commission #985) including one plan and one rendering. Rendering is signed by Royal Barry Wills; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a basement recreation room with a fireplace. A note in an index card f...

Date: 1945, undated

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

GUSN: 329266

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.985

Walter T. Burke house, Natick, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Walter T. Burke in Natick, Massachusetts (commission #991) including five plans and four sketches. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a brick and clapboard exterior. House has a waiting roo...

Date: 1944, undated

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

GUSN: 329268

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.991

Adrian R. Allan house, Betterton, Md.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for Adrian R. Allan in Betterton, Maryland (commission #993) including four elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated; no drawings are signed. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with an asphalt shingle roof and a clapboar...

Date: 1944

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

GUSN: 329269

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.993

George W. Kelley house, North Attleboro, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for George W. Kelley in North Attleboro, Massachusetts (commission #995) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Robert E. Minot. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a one-story wing, a w...

Date: 1945

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

GUSN: 329272

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.995

Port Washington, Long Island, the property of Vincent Astor, Esq., 23 West 26th Street, New York, New York

The features and amenities of the property are described for interested buyers. There is a loose map of the property showing where the houses are to be constructed. Bennett, Parsons & Frost are the consulting architects.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329275

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.193

London fog in your garden, lovely English gardens from dense English fogs, Brooks, landscape irrigation engineers, 10226 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

The Brooks System of sprinklers and irrigation pipes can be used for gardens, orchards, golf courses and parks. Details are provided in the brochure. There is a loose postcard to request further information.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329277

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.044

Rain for the asking, catalog no. 313-C, The Skinner Irrigation Co., Troy, Ohio

Irrigation and sprinkler products for various sizes of lawns and gardens are described. Advice for correct watering is provided. The last page lists well-known customers and includes testimonials. Text on the folder cover reads "A.I.A. File No. 38 h."

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329279

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.045

Richard Cook house, Nashua, N.H.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Richard Cook in Nashua, New Hampshire (commission #996) including three elevations, three plans, and one plot plan. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-...

Date: 1944, undated

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

GUSN: 329282

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.996

Thomas A. Demars house, Boxford, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Thomas A. Demars in Boxford, Massachusetts (commission #1000) including two elevations, one plan, and two details. All drawings are dated; no drawings are signed. Alterations include addition with bedroom, bathroom, and rear...

Date: 1945

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

GUSN: 329283

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1000

Warman & Co. "Blackstone Home Laundry"

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of "Blackstone Home Laundry" for Warman & Co. (commission #1001) including nine interior perspectives, one plan, and four pages with handwritten explanations of large perspectives. No drawings are signed or dated.

Date: 1945, undated

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

GUSN: 329285

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1001

William R. Anthony house, Berkley, Mass.

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings of house for William R. Anthony in Berkley, Massachusetts (commission #1002) including three elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one rendering, and fourteen details. Some drawings are dated and signed by Royal Barry Wills, Leon Keach, or Robert E. Minot. ...

Date: 1945

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

GUSN: 329286

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1002

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