Historic New England

The Common (view along), Dana, MA., 27140-A

The image depicts a view along The Common in Dana, Massachusetts. It shows a row of houses with porches lining a dirt path, and trees are visible in front of the houses.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373279

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27140-A

Congregational Church, Dana, MA., 27141-A

The image depicts a Congregational Church in Dana, Massachusetts. The church is a rectangular white building with a prominent entrance featuring double doors and tall windows. It has a cupola with a weather vane on top, and the building is situated next to large trees, along a dirt road.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373280

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27141-A

The Eagle House (Miss McArthur's House), Dana, MA., 27142-A

The image depicts the Eagle House, also known as Miss McArthur's House, located in Dana, Massachusetts. It is a large, two-story building with a prominent porch supported by columns. Several individuals are visible on the porch and pathway, along with a small dog. Trees and adjacent buildings are al...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373281

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27142-A

The Eagle House (Miss McArthur's House), Dana, MA., 27143-A

The image depicts the Eagle House, also known as Miss McArthur's House, located in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a large two-story building with a prominent porch and several trees surrounding it. In the foreground, there is a dirt path and a fenced grassy area.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373282

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27143-A

Town Hall, Dana, MA., 27144-A

The image shows the Town Hall in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a rectangular building with a prominent multi-tiered tower. There are people sitting on the porch in the front of the building. The structure is set amidst trees and a wooden fence runs along the property.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373283

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27144-A

Mrs. C. M. Pierce House, Dana, MA., 27147-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373284

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27147-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27148-A

The image depicts a landscape view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a grassy area with a few trees and two multi-story buildings in the background. A dirt path runs through the scene leading past the buildings and trees.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373285

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27148-A

Camp Pottapaug, Dana, Ma., 27150-A

The image shows a cabin at Camp Pottapaug in Dana, Massachusetts, surrounded by tall trees. There are several people gathered on the porch of the cabin. A dirt path leads up to the building, and the surrounding area is wooded.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373286

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27150-A

Joseph French Johnson house, Dana, MA., 27151-A

The image shows a house referred to as the Joseph French Johnson house, located in Dana, Massachusetts. The house features a prominent front porch with a decorative railing. In the foreground, there is a stone wall running parallel to the road. Trees and rolling hills are visible in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373287

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27151-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27152-A

The image shows a view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a dirt road bordered by a white picket fence and lined with trees. There are several buildings along the road, including houses with distinct roofs.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373288

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27152-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27153-A

The image depicts the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. A cannon is displayed prominently in the foreground, set on a grassy area. Behind the cannon, there is a large two-story building with a porch, flanked by trees and shrubbery. A fence runs horizontally, separating the grassy area from the building...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373289

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27153-A

Unidentified house, Dana, MA., 27154-A

The image depicts a house in Dana, Massachusetts, featuring two connected sections with pitched roofs. A porch is visible on the right section, with a sign that reads âBONNIE BLYTHEâ displayed nearby. A stone wall is in front of the porch, and there are bushes surrounding the house. A chair is p...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373290

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27154-A

Bridge over Rand Brook, Dana, MA., 27155-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373291

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27155-A

Unidentified houses seen through trees, Dana, MA., 27156-A

The image depicts unidentified houses partially visible through a dense grouping of trees in Dana, Massachusetts. The houses appear to be set back from a dirt road, which runs across the foreground of the image. The trees predominantly obscure the view of the buildings.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373292

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27156-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27157-A

The image shows the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. Prominent features include a large building with columns and several other structures in the distance. A grassy area is visible in the foreground, bordered by dirt roads. Trees and a flagpole are also present in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373293

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27157-A

The Common, Dana, MA., 27158-A

The image shows a view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. The scene includes a dirt road curving around a grassy area enclosed by a white fence. Several tall trees stand along the road and within the common area. In the background, there are buildings, including houses, and a structure with a ste...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373294

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27158-A

Group of adults in front of Congregational Church, North Dana, Dana, MA., 27159-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373295

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27159-A

Mount L Hotel, North Dana, Dana, MA., 27160-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373296

Ref. Code: PC031.001.003.27160-A

Quinsigamond Hand Pumper, Shrewsbury, MA., 27161-A

The image features the Quinsigamond hand pumper, a vintage firefighting apparatus, situated outdoors in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It has large wooden wheels and long handles extending from its sides, with the word "Quinsigamond" visible on the side. The pumper is positioned next to a building, and ...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373297

Ref. Code: PC031.001.010.27161-A

Warren Mandell Elm, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27162-A

The image shows a large, expansive elm tree, known as the Warren Mandell Elm in Nichewaug, Petersham, Massachusetts. In the background, there is a wooden building with multiple windows, with stone walls nearby.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373298

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27162-A

Nichewaug Proper, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27163-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373299

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27163-A

H.C. Grover House, Nichewaug, Petersham, MA., 27164-A

The image depicts the H.C. Grover House in Nichewaug, Petersham, Massachusetts. It is a white, two-story house with a sloped roof and several windows with dark shutters. The house is surrounded by trees, and there is a pathway leading up to it. A person is seated near the tree to the left of the hou...

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373300

Ref. Code: PC031.001.008.27164-A

Congregational Church, Greenwich, MA., 27165-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373301

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27165-A

Unidentified interior, Greenwich, MA., 27166-A

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373302

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27166-A

Looking down on Davis Pond, Greenwich, MA., 27167-A

The image depicts a landscape view overlooking Davis Pond in Greenwich, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large tree on a grassy slope. Beyond the tree, a body of water is visible, with hills rising in the background.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373303

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27167-A

Bridge at lake outlet, Greenwich, MA., 27168-A

The image shows a bridge at the outlet of a lake in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The bridge spans over a body of water, surrounded by dense trees and foliage on both sides.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373304

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27168-A

Man in horse carriage, Greenwich, MA., 27169-A

A man is seated in a horse-drawn carriage in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The carriage has large wooden wheels, and the horse is standing next to a fence with open fields and trees in the background. The man is wearing a hat and holding the reins.

Date: 1895-1940

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 373305

Ref. Code: PC031.001.005.27169-A

Lindall Place, construction site, Boston, Mass.

Laborers work in Lindall Place during the construction of the Beacon Hill Tunnel.

Date: 1911-11-13

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 355318

Ref. Code: PC017.02.021.005

Lindall Place, construction site seen from Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass.

The F.M. Kimball, provisions store is on the right at 308 Cambridge Street.

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 355320

Ref. Code: PC017.02.021.006

Singer Manufacturing Company's sewing machines, unrivaled for the range and excellence of their work and extent of their sales, attachments for all kinds of work, 34 Union Square, New York; Lawrence office, No. 244 Essex Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Text on the card reads "Machine twist, needles, linen thread, cotton, oil."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355412

Ref. Code: EP001.01.102.03.03.029

Luke Baker, imports and sells, wholesale and retail, all kinds of English and India goods, No. 14 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

Garlands strung between two pillars decorate the advertisement.

Date: 1798

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 355413

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.014

Exterior view of City Hall, City Hall Plaza, Bicentennial celebration, Boston, Mass.

A large crowd has gathered for a Boston 200 bicentennial event on City Hall Plaza. In the upper right portion of the image, part of Faneuil Hall Marketplace can be seen. In the lower right, part of the Government Center Station can be seen.

Date: 1976

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355414

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.4220.001

Aerial view of City Hall, City Hall Plaza, Bicentennial celebration, Boston, Mass.

The image encompasses the Bicentennial celebration on City Hall Plaza, the expressway, the harbor, and East Boston.

Date: 1976

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355415

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.4220.002

West side of Atlantic Avenue, north corner of High and Broad Streets, Boston, Mass.

The Norris & Goodspeed Golden Rule Dining Rooms for ladies & gentlemen can be seen at street level. Signs on the second floor are for W.A. Whitney & Son, house, store and office painters at 132 Broad Street. George B. Dodge & Company, printers, is in a building to the right. The Egyptian Chemical Co...

Date: 1900-11-07

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355416

Ref. Code: PC009.207.015

East side of Atlantic Avenue, north of Clinton Street, Boston, Mass.

Men work in the street on a busy commercial stretch of Atlantic Avenue. The C.W. Badger Oyster Company can be seen at 122 Atlantic Avenue. A horse-drawn cart that reads "Pork, Lard, & Hams at Wholesale" is standing in front of it. Another photographer can be seen to the right. The George T. Ainslie ...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355417

Ref. Code: PC009.207.016

East side of Commercial Street, south corner of Eastern Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The Atlantic Storage Warehouse building is at 32 and 34 Eastern Avenue. There are signs for John Morrell & Company New England Branch hams and bacon and H.J. Heinz Co. Boston Branch. At street level Daniel Doherty & Company, liquors, and the Ferry Cigar Store are next to each other. A Milwaukee Beer...

Date: 1900-11-28

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355418

Ref. Code: PC009.207.017

Diamond homes, The Diamond Match Company, Biddeford, Maine, undated

The plan book contains illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans of New England house designs for potential customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355419

Ref. Code: EP005.063

Old colonial houses: a collection of fine 17th & 18th century authentic colonial homes faithfully reproduced on the exterior to the exact sizes and proportions of the originals with up-dated interiors for to-days living requirements, by E. Pollitt, Easton, Conn., undated

Portfolio of thirty-two house designs by architect Evan Pollitt. The plans are reproductions of 17th, 18th, and 19th century structures. The purchased sets include working illustrations, floor plans, elevations, and descriptions for contractor construction.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355421

Ref. Code: EP005.064

Premier small homes, Lumber Centre, Inc., 390 Albany Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

A variety of small house designs are presented for customers with illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355423

Ref. Code: EP005.065

Concrete houses, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Ill., undated

The catalog has plans designed by different architects which include illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans for customers. Concrete block garages are described on page 34.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355424

Ref. Code: EP005.066

Summer in the home of your dreams, Pope & Cottle Co., Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, Mass., undated

The business offers prefabricated houses that include plumbing, have Celotex insulation, and are completely furnished. Catalog includes floor plans and photographic prints of houses sold by the company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355425

Ref. Code: EP005.067

Plan book of model homes, Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., 1949

Customers who purchase the working plans will also receive a wood model of the house. Includes floor plans, illustrations, and dimensions for house designs.

Date: 1949

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355426

Ref. Code: EP005.068

Low-cost cottage construction in America: a study based on the housing collection in the Harvard Social Museum, no. 7, by Winthrop A. Hamlin, Harvard University, Department of Social Ethics, Cambridge, Mass., 1917

The survey examines building materials used in house construction such as brick, concrete, hollow tile, and stucco with photographic prints of examples from around the country.

Date: 1917

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355429

Ref. Code: EP005.069

The house that Silas built, by George Ethelbert Walsh, David C. Cook Publishing Company, Elgin, Ill., 1922

The plot is about the building of a house.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355430

Ref. Code: EP005.070

Waiting for playmates, location unkown, undated

The stereograph is a studio posed portrait of a girl standing with her back to the camera appearing to look out a window. The "window" has a backdrop painted to look like a tree. A doll sits on the window sill next to her. A child sized chair is in the lower right side of the image. Lace curtains ar...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355432

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.1650.001

No. 1 American homes issued by the Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., Western and Southern Department, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 1889, Press of Cohen & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1889

Catalog contains photographic prints of houses and mansions owned by prominent individuals, insured by the Phoenix Insurance Co. of Hartford Connecticut. The last page has a history of the business. Published by the Press of Cohen & Co.

Date: 1889

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355434

Ref. Code: EP005.071

Olde fashioned hints to home-makers: little helps that have stood the test of time, Chapple Publishing Co., Ltd., Boston, Mass., undated

The item provides advice to homemakers in dealing with everyday issues.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355436

Ref. Code: EP005.072

Home Planners' homes of natural stone, by Richard B. Pollman, Home Planners, Inc., 16310 Grand River, Detroit, Mich., 1953

Plan book includes floor plans, illustrations, and descriptions for stone house designs. The Convenient Living house designs are supplemented with sections on patios and barbecues, landscaping, floors, fireplaces, and bars. There are sections on stone color samples and where to buy stone.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355438

Ref. Code: EP005.073

Home planner, series 3, Homograf Planner Corporation, 1171 East Eight Mile Road, East Detroit, Mich., 1950

The plan book contains 72 home designs with accompanying floor plans, illustrations, and descriptions. It also contains sections on planning details, a building glossary, electric and heating installations, and furniture selection guidance.

Date: 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355440

Ref. Code: EP005.074

Average man's home: 50 small house designs selected drawings submitted in a national competition for best $3000 dwelling, Complete Building Show Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 1916

1 plan book : illustrations

Date: 1916

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355441

Ref. Code: EP005.075

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