Historic New England

Joseph Sherer house, Little Compton, R.I.

Architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherer in Little Compton, Rhode Island (commission #2616)

Date: 1985

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

GUSN: 354129

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2616

Nathaniel V. Davis house, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Nathaniel V. Davis in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission #2618)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354132

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2618

John J. Biggio house, Andover, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Biggio in Andover, Massachusetts (commission #2619) *Ardon Farms is referenced

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354134

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2619

House beautiful, annual garden number, March 1909, The House Beautiful Company, Republic Building, Chicago

The image caption reads "Garden path, Maxwell Court, residence of F.T. Maxwell, Esq., Rockville, Connecticut." Text at the top of the image reads "A plea for small gardens."

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354137

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.211

House & garden summer furnishings number, May 1933, Condé Nast Publications, New York

A maid brings tea to a set table in the cover illustration.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354140

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.212

Alphabetical List of Debt due to the Estate of David Moore late of Berwick deceased...as taken from his books the 20th July 1777

Alphabetical list of debt due to the Estate of David Moore late of Berwick deceased...as taken from his books the 20th July 1777. Cover of account book is made of wallpaper. The paper has a gray background with pink and white flowers. Back cover has inward fold.

Date: 1777

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354142

Ref. Code: MS029.002.003

James Means Collection, 1885-1964

The collection includes a lithograph of James Means's residence on Bay State Road in Boston, which was designed by architects Little and Browne, whose archives is in the Historic New England Collection. "James Means and the Problem of Manflight, during the period 1882-1920" (1964), by James Howard M...

Date: 1885-1964

Collection: James Means Collection, 1885-1964

GUSN: 354144

Ref. Code: MS062

Spirit of the garden, by Martha Brookes Hutcheson, with an introduction by Ernest Peixotto, illustrated with photographs, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Mass.

A pioneer in landscape architecture offers advice to new and experienced gardeners.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354145

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.213

Art & craft of garden making, 4th ed., Thomas H. Mawson, London, B.T. Batsford; New York, Chas. Scribner's Sons

The work covers all aspects of garden design including flower beds, kitchen gardens, trees, terraces, conservatories and fencing.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354148

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.214

Art & craft of garden making, 5th ed., Thomas H. Mawson, London, B.T. Batsford; New York, Chas. Scribner's Sons

The work covers all aspects of garden design including flower beds, kitchen gardens, trees, terraces, conservatories and fencing.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354149

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.215

Five acres too much, a truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, by Robert B. Roosevelt, Harper & Brothers publishers, New York, New York

A satire on trying to be a successful farmer and gardener. Text on the title page reads "With much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts."

Date: 1869

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354151

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.216

Art of home landscape, by M.E. Bottomley, sketches by George Roth, Jr., A.T. De La Mare Company, Inc., New York, New York

Starting with a survey of landscape architecture the author describes how homeowners can plan their own yards and gardens. The last chapter explores community parks and playgrounds.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354153

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.217

Planning and planting the home garden, a popular handbook containing concise and dependable information designed to help the makers of small gardens, by Pauline Murray, Orange Judd Publishing Co., New York, New York

Every aspect of planning, planting and maintaining a home garden is covered in this work.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354156

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.218

Yard and garden, a book of practical information for the amateur gardener in city, town or suburb, rev. ed., by Tarkington Baker, illustrated with photographs and diagrams, Bobbs-Merill Company publishers, Indianapolis, Indiana

The book covers lawns, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees, fertilizers, and pests.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354158

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.219

Some landscape work of the Philadelphia branch of Lewis & Valentine Co. at Ardmore, Pa, Lewis & Valentine Co., Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The images are from the Charles M. Schwab Estate in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354159

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.220

William Brauwnlich house, Boxford, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Brauwnlich in Boxford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354161

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2621

William W. Staudt house, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Straudt in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission 2623)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354163

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2623

Richard Butler house, Marion, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Richard Butler in Marion, Mass. (commission #2627)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354167

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2627

Frederick Rittner house, Bristol, Maine

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rittner in Bristol, Maine (commission # 1721). includes four color photographs.

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354171

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2628

William Borhek Associates house, Halifax, Mass.

Architectural drawings for house for William Borhek Associates in Halifax, Massachusettts (commission #2629)

Date: 1986

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

GUSN: 354172

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2629

Gardens of Italy, vol. 1, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Rome, Tivoli and Frascati are surveyed. The caption for the frontispiece photograph reads "Villa D'Este, the fountain of the dragons."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354178

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.221

Gardens of Italy, vol. 2, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Florence, Caprarola, Bagnaia, Collodi and Galuzzo are surveyed. The frontispiece caption reads "The Hermes and the seats, west side."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.222

Residential sites and environments, their conveniences, gardens, parks, planting, etc., by Jos. Forsyth Johnson, A.T. Delamare Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., New York

Laying out residential, park and public spaces is described with planting plans and descriptions.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354185

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.223

Architectural History of Boston by Alan Bernstein in 1930s on behalf of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

One folder containing a typed manuscript for an Architectural History of Boston, The Boston that Was Boston Village, 1625-1725 by Alan Bernstein, written in the 1930s for the Workers Progress Administration (WPA). The typed manuscript contains an index of images, hand drawn and printed maps.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354187

Ref. Code: MS029.002.004

House & gardens book of gardening, latest ed., written and edited by Richardson Wright, The Condé Nast Publications, Ltd., New York, New York

The House & Garden editor provides complete advice for the home gardener.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.224

Trade card, spring flower show, March 18-23, 1946 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Certificate of life membership." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.018

Trade card, spring flower show, March 9 to 15, 1952 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Member's admission ticket." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.019

Dorothy Quincy Homestead, Quincy, Mass.

One albumen print of the Dorothy Quincy Homestead in Quincy, Massachusetts.The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. The house was built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy II and housed the Quincy family over numerous generations. In the 19th century,...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357180

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.004

Alexander Standish House, Duxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Alexander Standish House in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. It has been claimed this house was built by Alexander Standish, son of Mayflower Pilgrim, Capt. Myles Standish, in 1666. H...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357181

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.005

Wells-Adams House, Salem Street, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of the Wells-Adams House on Salem Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1680. The building was demolished in 1894 along with numerous other historic buildings lo...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357182

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.006

Fairbanks House, Dedham, Mass.

One albumen print of the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. An unidentified man is seen sitting on the ground in front of the house. The house was built circa 1637, making it the oldest surviv...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357183

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.007

Auchmuty House, Roxbury, Mass.

One albumen print of the Auchmuty House in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1761 and was located at the corner Washington Street and Cliff Street. On the verso of the mount, the follo...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357184

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.008

Willow Court House, Dorchester, Mass.

One albumen print of the Willow Court House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1735. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Willow Court House 5 Corner Dorchester. ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357185

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.009

Longfellow House, Cambridge, Mass.

One albumen print of the Longfellow House in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1759. The Longfellow House was home to American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for 50 years. It also s...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357186

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.010

Christ Church in the City of Boston, Boston, Mass.

One albumen print of Christ Church in the City of Boston in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The church was built in 1723, making it the oldest standing church building in Boston. The church is also called the ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357187

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.011

Barker House, Pembroke, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Barker House in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Barker House Pembroke, Mass. 1628 A.D. / Oldest in Massachusett...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357188

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.003

Building material and millwork: mantels and fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.; Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. There is an eight page section on lumber at the back of the catalog. The verso has illustrations of the factories in Chicago and Philadelphia. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a blueprint while conferring with ...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357193

Ref. Code: EP005.323

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 2nd ed., National Fireproofing Company, Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1909

Plan book containing plans and illustrations for houses, factory buildings, stables, garages, school, hotel, and church buildings. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357194

Ref. Code: EP005.324

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 4th ed., National Fireproofing Company, Fulton Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1910

Photographic prints and descriptions are provided for various houses in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Construction details are described for the hollow tiles. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of Natco hollow tile and how to build them." 4th ed.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357197

Ref. Code: EP005.325

A new fireproof construction for houses and other small buildings of moderate cost, National Fireproofing Company, Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of fireproof house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357198

Ref. Code: EP005.326

Photographs of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., circa 1910

Nineteen albumen prints taken by Ruth Crowley depicting Massachusetts General Hospital staff, buildings, grounds, and patients. Eighteen of the prints measure 3 x 5 1/2 inches and one print measures 4 x 5 inches. The Bulfinch Building, located on the hospital's main campus on Fruit Street in the Wes...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357200

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.5570.004

Natco house for six thousand dollars: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1912

Includes illustrations and floor plans of house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover illustration appears to be signed "L.E.B." Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357203

Ref. Code: EP005.327

Natco tex-tile one-family house: a selection of designs submitted in competition by architects, with illustrations of houses built of Natco tex-tile; together with articles treating of design, plan, and construction of dependable houses of moderate cost, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1917

Illustrations, floor plans, and photographic prints describe the one-family houses submitted for the competition. The design plans utilize the Natco products as a building material. Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Date: 1917

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357204

Ref. Code: EP005.328

Building material: millwork, lumber, roofing, mantels, fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1928

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. Blank order forms are provided for customers. A letterhead has an illustration of the Philadelphia store. There is a price list for roofing affixed to the front cover. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a bluepri...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357205

Ref. Code: EP005.329

A book of house designs: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book contains floor plans and photographic prints of designs. The cover illustration is signed "ABLeB." Published for the National Fireproofing Company by Rogers & Manson.

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357206

Ref. Code: EP005.330

Receipt for plans and elevations by Asher Benjamin, 1817 March 24

Handwritten receipt written by architect Asher Benjamin in the amount of $10.00 for the drawing of plans and elevations. The receipt is dated March 24, 1817 on recto. On the verso, the following is written: "No. 110 / Asher Benjamin / Sept. 9. 1817." To the left of the date the word "Charged" is wri...

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357229

Ref. Code: MS029.002.013

Specifications for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Specification of labor and materials of house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. The specifications were completed by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. His seal is located on the cover of the specifications. The specifications are dated circa 1950 and measure 9 x 11 inches.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357230

Ref. Code: AR001.001.001

Massachusetts - Fort Devens

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Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357232

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.015

Photograph of the 366th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass., 1941 May 16

Framed photograph of 94 unidentified officers of the 366th Infantry in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, on May 14, 1941. The photograph is black and white and measures 9 1/4 x 26 inches. All individuals pictured are dressed in uniform. The majority of the officers are Black, although a small number of th...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357234

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.015.001

How to remodel your home, edited by Victor S. Fox, Style Publications, Inc., 60 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1946

Booklet contains articles discussing topics related to remodeling and interior design and decoration. Text on the front cover reads, "Many acutal photographs before and after."

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357233

Ref. Code: EP005.331

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