Historic New England

The modern way to build: presenting...new savings in home construction, Northern Homes, undated

Plan book advertising prefabricated homes manufactured by Northern Homes. Includes product specifications and designs. Each design comes with floor plans, the design number, a photograph of the completed structure, the overall square footage, and descriptions of its unique features. Photographs of s...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362588

Ref. Code: EP005.724

P&H pre-assembled homes, Harnischfeger Corporation, Houses Division, Port Washington, Wisc., 1947

Portfolio advertising prefabricated homes manufactured by Hanischfeger Corporation. Includes product specifications and designs. Each design comes with floor plans, the design number, a photographic print of the completed structure, the overall square footage, and descriptions of its unique features...

Date: 1947

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362591

Ref. Code: EP005.725

Custom designed panelized homes, catalog no. B-611, Panelized Homes Corp., 750 Washington Street, Dedham, Mass., undated

Plan book advertising prefabricated homes manufactured by Panelized Homes Corp. Includes product specifications and designs. Each design comes with floor plans, the design number, a photograph of the completed structure, the overall square footage, and descriptions of its unique features. The back o...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362593

Ref. Code: EP005.726

Contemporary houses developed from room units: a report of an architectural investigation in house design making use of improved building techniques, techincal series no. C2.2R, rev. ed., Small Homes Council, University of Illinois, 1951

Report compiled and published by the Small Homes Council at the University of Illinois describing a system of unit planning. Includes house specifications and designs. Each design comes with floor plans, the design number, a photograph of the completed structure, the overall square footage, and desc...

Date: 1951

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362597

Ref. Code: EP005.727

Techbuilt portfolio, Techbuilt, 127 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, Mass., 1968

Portfolio advertising Techbuilt prefabricated houses. Contains twelve loose prints with photographs, floor plans, and brief descriptions of Techbuilt houses, two trade catalogs containing photographs, floor plans, and brief descriptions of Techbuilt houses, an information sheet, two price lists, and...

Date: 1968

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362600

Ref. Code: EP005.728

101 practical suggestions for home improvement, the new 1937 ed., Johns-Manville Corporation, 75 Federal Street, Boston, Mass., 1937

Trade catalog detailing different ways for consumers to improve their home through renovation or smaller interior decoration changes. Articles showcasing company products and processes are accompanied by photographic prints showing spaces before and after renovations. Published by Johns-Manville Cor...

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362611

Ref. Code: EP005.729

What a home should be, National Plan Service, Inc., 1957

Plan book containing designs for houses, rooms within houses, and information on household appliances based on feedback obtained from the Women's Congress on Housing. Details the main concerns of attendees at the Women's Congress on Housing and provides solutions to these concerns through designs fo...

Date: 1957

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362612

Ref. Code: EP005.755

Bee culture

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362614

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0920

Bee culture

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362615

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0920.0100

Cape Cod cottages, National Plan Service, Inc., undated

Plan books containing designs for Cape Cod cottages. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover of the first plan book advertise...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362638

Ref. Code: EP005.730

The "home of homes," National House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., undated

Plan book containing small home designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National House Plan Service and designed by architect Harry Marshak. Front cover adv...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362639

Ref. Code: EP005.731

A home of your own, National Plan Service, Inc., undated

Plan book containing small home designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover advertises The DeForest & Hotch...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362645

Ref. Code: EP005.734

Premier small homes: new ideas by small home architects, Remington Press, Providence, R.I., undated

Plan book containing small homes designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. The designs were designed by architect Harry Marshak. Published by Remington Press, based i...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362646

Ref. Code: EP005.735

New homes, Andrew Little & Sons, Little Falls, N.Y., undated

Plan book containing house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Includes articles describing the steps involved in selecting a floor plan, selecting a site, and ...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362649

Ref. Code: EP005.736

Homes for better living, National Plan Service, Inc., 1941

Plan book containing house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover advertises The Plainville Lumber & Co...

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362650

Ref. Code: EP005.753

Diamond homes by The Diamond Match Company, National House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., undated

Plan book containing house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National House Plan Service and designed by architect Harry Marshak. Distributed...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362652

Ref. Code: EP005.738

Diamond homes by The Diamond Match Company, 1946 rev. ed., National House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., 1946

Plan book containing house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National House Plan Service and designed by architect Harry Marshak. Distributed...

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362669

Ref. Code: EP005.739

Select homes of moderate cost..., National Plan Service, Inc., undated

Plan book containing house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover advertises Newell Coal and Lumber Co...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362670

Ref. Code: EP005.754

Small homes, National Plan Service, Inc., undated

Plans book containing small house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover of the first plan book advert...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362671

Ref. Code: EP005.752

To-day's designs of small homes, "New ideas by small home architects," Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., undated

Plan book containing small house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the Nationwide House Plan Service. Front cover of the first plan book adve...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362673

Ref. Code: EP005.751

Select homes, National Plan Service, Inc., undated

Plan books containing small house designs. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features. Published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Front cover of the second plan book adver...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362675

Ref. Code: EP005.750

Planned homes of individual design, National Plan Service, Inc., 1946

Plan book containing small home designs published by National Plan Service, Inc. Each design comes with a floor plan, the design number, an illustration of the house, cubic and square footage measurements, and a description of its unique features.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362678

Ref. Code: EP005.749

National builders catalog, formerly Home builders catalog: a reference work for contractors, building material dealers and builders; containing manufacturers' catalogs and data on materials and equipment; articles analyzing the problems of home construction; illustrations and plans of small homes and garages, 5th ed., National Building Publications, division of National Trade Journals, Inc., 1931

Catalog containing manufacturers' catalogs, data on materials and equipment, and articles discussing issues of home construction. Illustrations or photographic prints and floor plans of small homes and garages are featured. Advertisements for companies selling various building materials and house pl...

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362681

Ref. Code: EP005.740

1929 Home builders catalog: a reference work for building contractors, building supply dealers, architects and home owners; containing authentic information on building materials and home equipment and hundreds of original illustrations and plans of all types of small homes, garages, etc., 4th ed., National Building Publications, division of National Trade Journals, Inc., 1929

Catalog containing manufacturers' catalogs, data on materials and equipment, articles discussing issues of home construction, and illustrations and plans of small homes and garages. Advertisements for companies selling various building materials and house plans are found throughout the catalog.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362687

Ref. Code: EP005.756

1927 Home builders catalog: a reference work for buildings contractors and home owners containing authentic information on building materials and home equipment and hundreds of original illustrations and plans of all types of small homes, 2nd ed., Home Builders Catalog Company, 1927

Catalog containing manufacturers' catalogs, data on materials and equipment, articles discussing issues of home construction, and illustrations and plans of small homes and garages. Advertisements for companies selling various building materials and house plans are found throughout the catalog.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 362690

Ref. Code: EP005.757

Poster, National Homes Corp., 1957

Poster advertising "Pacemaker" and "Custom-Line" floor plans from National Homes. Poster is dated 1957. Each floor plan is accompanied by a name and its square footage.

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 362719

Ref. Code: EP001.15.025

Diamond Jubilee program, Jordan Marsh Company, circa 1926

Program promoting the Jordan Marsh Company's Diamond Jubilee. Includes a list of events celebrating the Diamond Jubliee and a brief timeline outlining the history of the company. The program was published circa 1926.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 362720

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.006

Lorna Simpson photographs, Corridor, 2003

Five photographs from Lorna Simpson's color video, Corridor, 2003 exhibited in Yankee Remix: Artists Take on New England. This exhibition at Mass MoCA was a collaboration between SPNEA (now Historic New England) and Mass MoCA; the exhibit was open between 2003-2004. Yankee Remix invited artists, ".....

Collection: Lorna Simpson photographs, Corridor, 2003

GUSN: 362758

Ref. Code: PC088

Corridor, 2003, photograph 1 of 5

Five photographs from Lorna Simpson's color video, Corridor, 2003 exhibited in Yankee Remix: Artists Take on New England. This photograph depicts the exterior of Coffin House on the left and Gropius House on the right. This exhibition at Mass MoCA was a collaboration between SPNEA (now Historic New ...

Collection: Lorna Simpson photographs, Corridor, 2003

GUSN: 362762

Ref. Code: PC088.001

Corridor, 2003, photograph 2 of 5

Five photographs from Lorna Simpson's color video, Corridor, 2003 exhibited in Yankee Remix: Artists Take on New England. This photograph depicts a morning scene of a woman collecting candles on the left and a woman applying cream in a mirror on the right.This exhibition at Mass MoCA was a collabora...

Collection: Lorna Simpson photographs, Corridor, 2003

GUSN: 362763

Ref. Code: PC088.002

Publications: Random Recollections by Clara Codman Wolcott, 1934

1.21 linear feet (1 document case)

Collection: Codman family papers

GUSN: 362767

Ref. Code: MS001.09.06.15b

Slate roofs, 1st ed., January, 1926, National Slate Association, 791 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1926 January

Trade catalog containing information on slate, its proper application, specifications, and supplying information on formation and extraction. Articles showcasing slate, specifications, and potential uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Published by the National Slate Associ...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361878

Ref. Code: EP005.673

J-M Asbestos Roofing, catalog no. 303, H. W. Johns-Manville Co., Boston, Mass., 1909

Trade catalog advertising J-M asbestos roofing, highlighting the benefits, uses, and specifications of the roofing. Articles showcasing company products and their uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Published by the H. W. Johns-Manville Co.

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361879

Ref. Code: EP005.674

J-M Asbestos Roofings, catalogue R, H. W. Johns-Manville Co., Boston, Mass., 1905

Trade catalog advertising J-M asbestos roofing, highlighting the benefits, uses, and specifications of the roofing. Testimonials, articles on different brands of roofing and their uses, and articles on topics related to asbestos roofing, are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Publ...

Date: 1905

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361880

Ref. Code: EP005.675

Illustrations of the "American" or usual method of applying the Asbestos "Century" Shingles or asbestos roofing slates, Keasbey & Mattison Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

Trade catalog showcasing building products published by the Keasbey & Mattison Company, including asbestos shingles, slates, and sheathing. Articles discuss applications and uses of the products and are accompanied by photographic prints of houses and other buildings using the products. Illustration...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361881

Ref. Code: EP005.676

Types of roofs: illustrating the best permanent fireproof covering preferred by physicians, Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

Trade catalog showcasing asbestos shingles manufactured by the Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheating Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of the products and are accompanied by photographic prints of houses and other buildings using the products. Illustrations of potential roofing designs...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361882

Ref. Code: EP005.677

Ambler asbestos shingles, manufactured by Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

Trade catalog detailing the uses of Ambler Asbestos Shingles manufactured by Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company. Articles discuss applications, uses, and specifications of the product and are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361883

Ref. Code: EP005.678

The new book of roofs, Johns-Manville Corporation, 1929

Trade catalog detailing the uses and benefits of Johns-Manville asbestos shingles for roofing. Throughout the catalog, illustrations and photographic prints demonstrate potential uses of the shingles.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361884

Ref. Code: EP005.679

The Slate News Bulletin, vol. 7, no. 5, W. S. Hays, 644 Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1929 December

Bulletin containing the program for the 1930 Slate Industry Conference, articles discussing the use of slate in architecture and construction across the United States, photographic prints depicting the use of slate, and advertisements for slate companies across the United States.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361885

Ref. Code: EP005.665

Vermont slate floors: their selection and application, The Vermont Structural Slate Company, Fair Haven, Vt., undated

Trade catalog with insert detailing the extraction and production process of slate as well as information on uses of slate for flooring. Photographic prints and illustrations depicting uses of slate are included. Published by The Vermont Structural Slate Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361886

Ref. Code: EP005.672

Brixment for stucco, A.I.A. File No. 21 d 1, Louisville Cement Co., Inc., New York, N.Y., 1928

Trade catalog and brochures promoting the uses, benefits, and specifications of Brixment, a prepackaged mortar cement, for brickwork and stucco.

Date: 1928, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361889

Ref. Code: EP005.657

The gold bond handbook on related products for walls & ceilings: manufactured and sold by National Gypsum Company through 5000 dealers in 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, offering a complete service in related wall and ceiling products controlled and guaranteed by one company, National Gypsum Co., Buffalo, N.Y., 1935

Trade catalog detailing different products sold by the National Gypsum Company, such as plaster bases, plasters and finishing limes, gypsum and fiber wallboards, and insulation as well as their uses. Articles showcasing company processes and product uses are accompanied by photographic prints and pr...

Date: 1935, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361890

Ref. Code: EP005.659

Morene: the permanently beautiful textural wall finish, Morene, Inc., 205 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1929

Trade catalog detailing the uses and benefits of Morene, a portland cement product, for use on the interiors and exteriors of residences. Photographic prints throughout the catalog various depict uses of Morene.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361891

Ref. Code: EP005.660

Craftex: a permanent wall finish applied with a brush, Craftex Company, 37-39 Antwerp Street, Brighton Station, Boston, Mass., 1927

Trade catalog detailing the uses, application, and costs of the Craftex wall finish. Photographic prints throughout the catalog depict instances of interior design where Craftex was utilized.

Date: 1927, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361892

Ref. Code: EP005.658

Bishopric stucco or plaster board: built on the wisdom of ages, a modern combination of materials and principles that ages of actual use have proven the most efficient in building construction, The Mastic Wall Board & Roofing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1915

Trade catalog with inserts detailing the uses, benefits, and pricing of Bishopric stucco or plaster board for both the exterior and interior of residences. Articles showcasing company products and their uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Date: 1915, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361893

Ref. Code: EP005.661

A treatise on textured wall finishes, United States Gypsum Company, 300 West Adams Street, Chicago, Ill., 1928

Trade catalog detailing the uses of Textone, a paint manufactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of Textone and are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Front cover of the second catalog has a distributor's stamp reading: "Julius Seide...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361898

Ref. Code: EP005.662

Textone, vol. I, United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, Ill., 1924

Bound trade catalog advertising Textone, a paint maunfactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles describe how Textone can be utilized to create certain aesthetics, such as Greek, Spanish, early Italian, as well as product uses and specifications. Photographic prints and illustrations depi...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361899

Ref. Code: EP005.663

Modern modes in better plastering: period-textured plastering is now accorded due recognition as a great Renaissance in American architecture, Milwaukee Corrugating Company, Milwaukee, Wis., 1925

Bound trade catalog advertising how to achieve period-specific aesthetics, such as Renaissance, Spanish, and English, using modern plaster and methods. Photographic prints are included throughout to demonstrate how the plaster was used by different architects to achieve these aesthetics. Published b...

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361901

Ref. Code: EP005.666

Do you belong to the never-grow-olds? Then come for a walk in the texture hills, Craftex Co., 37-39 Antwerp Street, Brighton Station, Boston, Mass., 1927

Brochure discussing the role of texture in various architectural styles, such as Mediterranean architecture, American Colonial architecture, and Gothic architecture. Illustrations are included throughout to demonstrate how Craftex can be utilized to create texture in architecture.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361902

Ref. Code: EP005.667

From rock to roof: the story of how natural rock is fashioned by hand into the most durable and distinguished of roofings, Pennsylvania Slate Institute, Pen Argyl, Pa., undated

Catalog providing information on the uses, benefits, and costs of slate as a roofing material. Catalog contains photographic prints of quarries where slate is extracted and processed and buildings with slate roofs. Illustrations of buildings with slate roofs to demonstrate potential roofing methods ...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361904

Ref. Code: EP005.668

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