Historic New England

Fir, C. Ernest Hill, Inc., Massachusetts Trust Building, 200 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Brochure advertising C. Ernest Hill, Inc. The business will be regularly unloading British Columbia dimension fir at the New London port for the benefit of Connecticut lumber yards.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356053

Ref. Code: EP005.210

Food conservation cottages on Boston Common, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Food Administration, Boston, Mass., 1918

Booklet describing six cottages which promoted such war-time topics as gardening, cooking, canning, poultry, child welfare, and the Red Cross. Includes photographic prints and illustrations throughout.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356055

Ref. Code: EP005.211

Hodgson portable houses poultry and pet stock, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1920

The business has an extensive collection of poultry houses, yards, brooders, tool houses, and birdhouses. Includes photographic prints and some cross sections of designs. Houses for people are described on the back cover and include Hodgson portable houses on Boston Common used for war work. Price l...

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356061

Ref. Code: EP005.212

Corner of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1878

Watercolor painting of Boston with Beacon Hill and the Massachusetts State House in the background and marsh lands in the foreground. On the Verso, inscription written in pencil, "Done by Langford Warren at corner of Boylston St. and Mass. Ave." Artist signature and date 10/16/87 in lower left corne...

Date: 1878

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 356076

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Boston.773

Mansfield, Mass., Grange Minutes, 1901-1902

Meeting minutes of the Mansfield Grange from 1901-1902. The minutes are in hand writing. The manuscript was bound and at some point the binding was lost. There is binding string holding the pages together. There is evidence that some pages were torn away from the rest of the manuscript. A Mansfield ...

Date: 1901-1902

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 356078

Ref. Code: MS029.002.006

Manuscript invoice for shingles, 1759

1 piece of paper dated 1759 invoicing for shingles. The invoice is in pounds, shillings, and pence.

Date: 1759

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 356079

Ref. Code: MS029.002.007

525 Washington Street, John and James Dobson, carpetings, Boston, Mass.

The building is the top and upper floors of the building housing the John & James Dobson carpet store. Text at the top of the building reads "Falls of Schuylkill Carpet Mills." Text below this reads "Carpetings" and "Wholesale & Retail."

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356080

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8890.002

Hodgson portable houses for poultry and pet stock, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1926

The business has a full range of poultry houses as well as pigeon coops, birdhouses, and kennels. Includes photographic prints and some cross sections of designs. Price list can be found in back of the catalog.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356081

Ref. Code: EP005.213

Portable houses as constructed by Hodgson, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1925

Basic plans for portable houses are described in the catalog. The catalog includes photographic prints and descriptions of Hodgson houses in Africa, Italy, and Jerusalem.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356082

Ref. Code: EP005.214

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 116 Washington Street, Adams Square, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, corner 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1918

Hodgson makes houses for people and livestock, as well as other structures such as churches, hospitals, and schools among others. The "Wigwarm" trademark with its tipi image is on the title page. Includes descriptions, photographic prints of house designs and features, and floor plans. Published by ...

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356086

Ref. Code: EP005.215

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 116-118 Washington, Boston, Mass., undated

The plan book has descriptions, photographic prints and illustrations of designs and features, and floor plans for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356087

Ref. Code: EP005.216

Portable houses as constructed by Hodgson, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., undated

Porches, doors, and awnings are some of the features which can be added to the basic home plans. Includes photographic prints of house designs and furnishings. According to testimonials on the back cover Louise Carnegie, wife of Andrew Carnegie, owned a Hodgson house and a Hodgson house structure wa...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356091

Ref. Code: EP005.217

Hodgson houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1933

The plan book contains photographic prints and floor plans for customers. A map provides directions to the Boston, Massachusetts, showroom and outside exhibits in Dover and South Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356092

Ref. Code: EP005.218

Hodgson camp houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 5th Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1933

Camp houses are multi-use such as vacation houses, guest houses, school camps, and for storage. The construction components are described in the catalog. Illustrations and photographic prints of designs are included. Price list included in back of the plan book.

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356093

Ref. Code: EP005.219

Homes for workmen: a presentation of leading examples of industrial community development, Southern Pine Association, New Orleans, La., 1919

Individual articles examine the creation of housing developments for workers across the country. Includes photographic prints and floor plans of designs.

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356094

Ref. Code: EP005.220

Hodgson cottages as designed and built from Hodgson basic units, E. F. Hodgson Co., Inc., Dover, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue, New York City, N.Y., undated

The versatility of Hodgson cottages is described with floor plans.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356095

Ref. Code: EP005.221

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1921

The plan book describes various types of houses and in addition kennels, utility rooms, sun rooms, and war rooms. There is a section on living in Hodgson houses during the winter. Includes photographic prints and floor plans of designs. Price list is included in back of plan book.

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356105

Ref. Code: EP005.222

Hodgson prefabricated houses, E. F. Hodgson Company, 1108 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1937

Background on E.F. Hodgson and the development of the company is described in the catalog. Designs for various houses are provided with additional features which can be supplied such as bathroom fixtures, linen closets, and kitchen cabinets. Includes photographic prints of the various designs.

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356106

Ref. Code: EP005.223

Floor plans of houses shown in the "Hodgson houses" brochure, E. F. Hodgson Co., Inc., 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.; Dover, Mass., undated

There are floor plans for ten houses with a numbered key that corresponds to the photographic prints in the brochure.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356107

Ref. Code: EP005.224

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 71-73 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1923

The plan book describes cottages, bungalows, garages, sun rooms, sand rooms, playhouses, and kennels. Includes photographic prints and floor plans throughout.

Date: 1923

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356108

Ref. Code: EP005.225

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1926

Hodgson houses are displayed in photographic prints, illustrations, and cross sections throughout the plan book. Page 96 has photographic prints of the houses erected on Boston Common during World War I.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356109

Ref. Code: EP005.226

[Letterhead], E. F. Hodgson Co., 116 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1909 December 27

Hodgson is requesting that interested customers send in $.04 cents in stamps to receive the 1910 catalog. Three sheets from the 1910 catalog are enclosed. There is a card and a business envelope for the customer's convenience. There is 1 letterhead, 3 loose sheets, 1 card, and 1 envelope. The top of...

Date: 1909-12-27

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356110

Ref. Code: EP005.227

Your own vacation home--as you like it, when you want it, E. F. Hodgson Company, 1108 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, New York, N.Y., 1930

Hodgson houses are described and customers are urged to write for book G. The advertisement is from House & Garden, January 1930, page 28. The item verso describes Milcor metal building products, advertised by the Milwaukee Corrugating Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milcor products are manufactured ...

Date: 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356111

Ref. Code: EP005.228

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

The homebuilder, National Homebuilder's Society, 6 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1923

The publication provides guidance in financing, selecting a site, building materials, flooring, heating, and sanitation. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for house designs. A price list for 1923 and a reduced price list for June 16, 1924, are included.

Date: 1923

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357237

Ref. Code: EP005.332

Footprints Walking Tours scrapbook

Scrapbook for Footprints Walking Tours located in Rockport, Massachusetts. Contains 100 pages and measures 14 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Three two-sided promotional brochures for Footprints Walking Tours are taped on the cover. Scrapbook contains materials related to operation of the company such as adver...

Date: 1998-2000

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 357239

Ref. Code: MS004.057

Modern homes, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Modern Homes Division, Chicago, Ill.; Newark, N.J., 1936

The plan book describes the features and advantages of Honor Bilt precut houses. Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions of designs are included throughout.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357241

Ref. Code: EP005.333

Best way to achieve low-cost housing is to build low-cost homes, National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Transportation Building, Washington, D.C., 1939

There are thirteen 1939 Demonstration Designs created by National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc. Illustration, floor plans, and a description are included for each design. Text on the item verso states that plan number 2 will be included in the "Homes of Tomorrow" section at the New York World's Fa...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357245

Ref. Code: EP005.334

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