Historic New England

"Cape Cod Magazine," Spring 2001

1 magazine

Date: 2001

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 316600

Ref. Code: MS028.05.019.002

52 Designs to Modernize Main Street with Glass, Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company, Toledo, Ohio

1 catalogue : color illustrations

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316633

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.023

Another Adirondack home of distinction! The Lodge, Adirondack Homes, a division of the Adirondack Log Cabin Co., 126 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 1947

An illustration and floor plan are presented for "The Lodge" a four room, bath, porch and storeroom prefabricated house. The house is available through the Appliance Division, Maine Industries Company, 24 Plum Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316763

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.112

Colorful, decorative floors at low cost, Johns-Manville Asphalt Tile, Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York, 1944

The features of the asbestos and asphalt floor tiles are described. The product is available from Collamore's Linoleum Shop, 109 Center Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316764

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.014

Exciting new idea in wall covering, Congowall! Made by the makers of Gold Seal Congoleum, Congoleum-Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey, 1940s

Congowall is described as a baked enamel with a unique fibre backing. The product is available from Belle's Linoleum Shop, 66 Free Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316765

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.007.033

Defeat desert dryness in your home and office, humidify for health, comfort, economy, Maid-o'-Mist, Inc., automatic humidifiers, Maid-o'-Mist, Inc., 3217 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois, 1940s

The advantages of adding the humidifier to radiators is described. The product is available from Johnson Automatic Heat, 15 Brackett Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316766

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.032

Eastern homes of individuality, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois,1948

The home designs utilize modular millwork, stock lumber sizes and efficient engineering. Descriptions, illustrations and floor plans are provided. The homes can be built by L.C. Andrew, lumber and building materials, in Portland and South Windham, Maine.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316768

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.113

It's a beauty both inside and outside its handsome jacket, the new Delco-Heat Conditionair oil-fired forced warm air furnace for small homes, Delco Appliance Division, General Motors Corporation, Rochester, New York, undated

The flyer describes models OC-50-1 and Oc-85-1. The product is available from Portland Sebago Ice Company, 302 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316771

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.023

You can heat your home from your armchair with a Delco-Heat Oil Burner, Delco Appliance Division, General Motors Corporation, Rochester, New York, undated

Oil burner specifications and performance data are provided for potential customers. The product is available from Portland Sebago Ice Company, 302 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316772

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.024

Esso Oil Burner, model ECS, featuring the amazing new economy clutch, location unknown, undated

The product is available from Ballard Oil & Equipment Company, 135 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316773

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.033

Esso Oil Burner, model EC1, featuring the amazing new economy clutch, location unknown, undated

The product is available from Ballard Oil & Equipment Company, 135 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316774

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.034

Efficient, dependable oil heat for large residential and small commercial buildings, Timken Silent Automatic Pressure-Type Oil Burners, Timken Silent Automatic Division, The Timken-Detroit Axle Company, Jackson, Michigan, 1947

The oil burner components are described on the item verso for models OCD-40, OCD-60 and OCD-80. The product is available from Randall & McAllister, 84 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316775

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.025

Comfort all through the house, clean-quiet-automatic Fluid Heat Oil Burner, Fluid Heat Division, Anchor Post Products, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, undated

The flyer states the burner can utilize the new heating oils known as catalytics. The product is available from Pallotta Oil Company, 112 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316776

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.026

White pine, the wood pre-eminent today as always in home-building, The Northern Pine Manufacturers' Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Homes built with white pine are described with floor plans and prices. Most of the examples are historic homes in Massachusetts.

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316844

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.009

Pine homes and pine interiors, Shevlin, Carpenter & Clarke Company, 900 First National-Soo Line Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The use of pine in historic and modern homes and commerical buildings is described in the pamphlet. The Company lumber business is described showing forests, plants and stains. A loose flyer from the Colonial Stain Company, 156 State Street in Boston, describes "Colonial pine treatment." A second lo...

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316845

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.009.010

Issue of 1914-15, Hamblin & Russell Mfg. Co., manufacturers of hardware specialties and standard wire good, Worcester, Mass.

1 trade catalog, 247 pages : illustrations ; 9 1/4 x 6 inches

Date: 1914-1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316847

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.010

Catalog of ornamental ironwork by master craftsmen of old New Orleans, Lorio Iron Works, 744 So. Gayoso Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

Decorative railings, gates and other fixtures are described for potential customers. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 15-C."

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316848

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.011

Supplement 2 to catalog 33, steel moulding, J.G. Braun Company, 609 South Paulina Street, Chicago, Illinois and 537 West 35th Street, New York, New York and 636 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, California

Handrails and baluster spindles are described for potential customers. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 15."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316849

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.012

Standardized woodwork, Angel products, Angel Novelty Co., woodwork mfrs., Fitchburg, Mass.

Woodwork done by the business for doors, windows, cabinets and other items is described.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.011

Sample catalog, Hardwood Products Company, Mayville, Michigan and Guilford, Maine

The business manufactures toothpicks, candy and ice cream sticks, mustard paddles, cocktail forks and steak markers.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.008.012

Boston and New York hotels of distinction

The brochure describes the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston and the Plaza and Savoy Plaza hotels in New York. There is an illustration of Copley Square showing the Boston Public Library and the Old South Church. There is an illustration showing the Plaza Hotel at the corner of Fifth avenue and Central P...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317378

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.037

Glimpse of Toy Town Tavern, Winchendon, Mass.

The Tavern is a year-around resort. The dining room has panels illustrating nursery rhymes. A mileage map is on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317379

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.039

The Handorgan Man in Hepzibath's Day

The postcard title refers to a scene from the book: The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne, depicting an organ grinder and his monkey surrounded by groups of children in colorful dress holding hands in a circle dancing to the music. The House of the Seven Gables can be seen in the bac...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 317384

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.4110.1380.001

Toy Town Tavern floor plan & rate sheet, American plan, Winchendon, Mass.

Floor plans are outlined with the price of each room. The item verso lists the rates by season and describes the resort amenities.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317390

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.040

Nichewaug, Petersham, Mass.

The property is open during the summer months and convenient from railroad stations and the state highway.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317391

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.041

New Bedford Hotel, the gateway to the Cape, New Bedford, Mass.

The hotel amenities are described with photographs of the function rooms, city bank buildings and the harbor. There is a map on the item verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317392

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.042

Discover Manomet Point this summer, Graphic History Association, New York, New York

The illustrated map has town names, date of settlement and sailing ships associated with Cape Cod Bay. The map verso has two views of Manomet Point with the Mayflower Hotel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317393

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.01.043

Green Acre Lodge, Scituate, Rhode Island

The lodge amenities include a baseball field and a running course. Text on the cover reads "New England's finest wayside resort on the Danielson Road, Hartford Turnpike, 1 1/2 miles beyond Scituate, R.I."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317394

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.08.01.002

At the sign of the Green Heron, Kennebunkport, Maine

The Kennebunkport and Cape Arundel area is described with activities for potential visitors. There is a photograph of the entrance to Booth Tarkington's summer home.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.03.01.035

Class A hotels, points about Boston and New York, Hotel Booklet Company, 1270 Broadway, New York, New York

Hotels are listed with brief descriptions of points of interest in each city. Photographs of the Hotel Puritan are inside the front and back covers. There is a foldout hotel map of the United States with small photographs of hotels in major cities. There is a map of central Boston with historic land...

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.038

Lynn beach

A beach in Lynn, Massachusetts with groups of people using the area for swimming and recreation.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 317407

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1640.0040.004:Copy 1

Trade card for C.H. Tilley, dealer in choice groceries, meats and vegetables, corner Knight and Ring Streets, Providence, Rhode Island

Text on the front reads "Fine teas a specialty." Sailboats illustrate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.049

Trade card for Edward R. Young, wholesale and retail dealer in teas, choice groceries, cigars, No. 28 Market Square and 3 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Fruits carried in the store are listed on the left side of the card. The illustration shows goods being unloaded, pedestrians and customers looking in the store windows. A portion of the card is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.050

Trade card for John Mullins, furniture, carpets, matting, 218 & 220 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The business calls itself the "largest credit house in America." All types of goods for housekeeping are available. The card illustration is the U.S. steel cruiser "Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317412

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.06.018

Ticket folder for Cook's American Tours, 245 Broadway, Thomas Cook & Son, New York, New York

The ticket stubs in the item are for the Keeseville, Ausable Chasm & Lake Champlain Railroad. The tickets are round trip between Fort Kent and Ausable Chasm. The folder describes the terms of use for the tickets. Cook has an office at 336 Washington Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317415

Ref. Code: EP001.01.118.01.01.003

Billhead for E. Swasey & Company, pottery, crockery & glassware, 273 & 275 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, August 4, 1909

The business imports and manufactures pottery, crockery and glassware. The customer purchased meat tubs, jars and covers.

Date: 1909-08-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317416

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.011

Billhead for Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, cutlery, fishing tackle, & skates, 374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 23, 1889

An illustration of the business premises is on the left side of the billhead. The business is the successor to Bradford & Anthony and was established in 1800.

Date: 1889-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317418

Ref. Code: EP001.01.029.01.01.010

Billhead for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, corner Federal and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass., dated December 8, 1882

The customer purchased a Royal Grey Delhi Dinnet set from the firm.

Date: 1882-12-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317419

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.053

Take one, weep no more, my lady! Onion salt is the onion crystalized and civilized, National Natural Flavors Co., Inc., 6 Barton Place, Worcester, Mass., undated

The benefits of onion salt as a seasoning and for medicinal purposes is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317420

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.09.01.002

Trade card for Alden Fruit Vinegar, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Priscilla." She carries a book and wears a short cloak, long skirt and double cap. The product is for sale at Jas. A. Dunham, dealer in Staple Fancy groceries, Delaware, Iowa.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.006

Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

This collection consists of thirty architectural drawings of Metropolitan Railroad Company stations by various Boston architects, three of whom are identified. David Simpson designed fourteen of the plans, which are of the Norfolk House at Roxbury and include elevations, sections, floor plans, an...

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317435

Ref. Code: AR028

Jackson family papers

This collection includes account books, agreements, calling cards, correspondence, legal degrees and other legal documents, lists of personal property, purchases and open accounts, photographs, and receipts. The majority of the documents date between 1870 and 1877, the exception being the account bo...

Date: 1870-1919, undated, predominant 1876-1877

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317451

Ref. Code: MS054

David Simpson

This series contains David Simpsons designs for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. One drawing depicts the facade of the car house and is framed. Two drawings are of elevations of the car house and engine house. Five are floor plans and framing plans for the car and engine houses and two are vertical...

Date: 1862

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317493

Ref. Code: AR028.01

John D. Wester

Within this series are John D. Westers designs for two Metropolitan Railroad Company car houses.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317494

Ref. Code: AR028.02

Joseph R. Richards

This series contains the front elevation and the floor plan of an unidentified stable by Joseph R. Richards. On the floor plan, Richards wrote a message to a man named Joseph F. Paul.

Date: 1863

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317496

Ref. Code: AR028.03

Unidentified Architects

This series contains the drawings for three unidentified Metropolitan stations by unidentified architects.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317499

Ref. Code: AR028.04

Proposal for Norfolk House at Roxbury

This is John D. Westers design for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1861

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317501

Ref. Code: AR028.02.01

Unidentified proposal

This is a colored design for an unidentified Metropolitan car house. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317502

Ref. Code: AR028.02.02

Unidentified car house

This project contains three drawings of a small car house. The first drawing is a front and side elevation of the car house. The second is a front and side elevation of the framing of the car house and the third is a top down framing of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317503

Ref. Code: AR028.04.01

Unidentified car house and stable

This project contains eight drawings. Two are side elevations of the car house and stable. Four are framing plans and two are floor plans.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317504

Ref. Code: AR028.04.02

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