Historic New England

Gilbert L. Steward Jr. house, Topsfield, Mass.

four plans, one detial drawing, and three elevations for alterations and additons to a house for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L Steward Jr. in Topsfield, Massachusetts (commission #1945). No drawings are dated and some are signed by S.C. Alterations and additions to 2nd and 3rd floor (new bathroom and b...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332273

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1945

Rudolph J. Schaefer house, Mamaroneck, N.Y.

four plans, two elevations, twenty-two detail drawings, and two renderings for a house for Mr. Rudolph J. Schaefer in Mamaroneck, New York (commission #1612). Some drawings are dated and most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, John Howard, and Warren Rhoter. *FRAGILE - many drawings wit...

Date: 1956-1959

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

GUSN: 332276

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1612

Von Steinwehr and Whipple house, Little Compton, R.I.

26 plans, 21 elevations, 1 detail drawing, 1 cross section, 5 plot plans, and two preliminary sketches of alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. Von Steinwehr and Whipple in Little Compton, Rhode Island (commission #2951, see originall commission #1979). Most drawings are dated and ...

Date: 2008-2009

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

GUSN: 332285

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2951

Holderness School House #1 and Livermore, Plymouth, N.H.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 4 detail drawings, 3 plot plans, and 1 rendering for alterations and additions to the Holderness School (House 1 and Livermore) in Plymouth, New Hampshire (commission #1995). Most drawings are dated and signed Gordon Kunz. Alterations and additions to Livermore and House ...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 332287

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1995

Holderness School Dining Hall, Plymouth, N.H.

2 plans, 2 elevations, 20 detail drawings, 1 plot plan, 3 renderings, 3 framing plans, 2 heating plans, 4 electrical plans, 2 plumbing plans, 1 sketch for the Holderness School Dining Hall in Plymouth, New Hampshire (commission #1925). Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton Barrows, Gordon Ku...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 332289

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1925

Royal Barry Wills House, Winchester, Mass.

3 plans, 6 elevations, 4 detail drawings, 7 plot plans, 7 framing plans, 9 preliminary sketches for a home for Mr. and Mrs. Royal Barry Wills in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission # unnumbered 1). Many drawings are dated and signed by Royal Barry Wills, Warren Rhoter, E.T., and H.T. Collabora...

Date: 1953-1955

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

GUSN: 332291

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.unnumbered.001

Burpee's annual for 1913, 37th year, the plain truth about the best seeds that grow! W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Burpee carries vegetable, flower and grass seeds. In this catalog the business is offering small seed packets for children's gardens for the first time. A photograph of the Company buildings is inside the back cover. The envelope the catalog was mailed in has addresses for the Philadelphia facilitie...

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332294

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.146

Envelope and order forms, Burpee's annual for 1913, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The envelope is addressed to W. Atlee Burpee & Co., The Burpee Buildings, North Fifth Street, York Avenue and Buttonwood Street, P.O. Box 16126, Philadelphia, Pa. There are four items in the envelope: 1)A money order form. 2)Special for 1913! Forty of the finest Burpee-Specialties. 3)Seeds for the C...

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332295

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.147

Reynolds' Farms 1931, roses, gladiolus, chrysanthemums, lily of the valley, South Norwalk, Connnecticut

Reynolds cultivates varieties of roses, gladiolus and chrysanthemums. Planting and care directions are provided in the catalog. There are three loose pieces: 1)Planting directions for fall bulbs. 2)Cultural directions gladiolus. 3) Cultural directions phlox.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332297

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.148

Label, green peas, W.K. Lewis & Brothers, Boston, Mass.

The label identifies canned peas manufactured by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332298

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.007

Everything for the garden 1918, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 & 37 Cortlandt Street, New York, New York

Vegetables, flowers, gardening implements, fertilizers and insecticides are described for customers. There is an extensive listing of gardening books. The front cover illustration is described at the bottom of page 192. It depicts LaFayette's visit to the Westover Plantation in Virginia. There is an...

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332300

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.149

Everything for the garden 1938, Peter Henderson & Co., 35 Cortlandt Street, New York, New York

Vegetables, flowers, gardening implements, fertilizers and insecticides are described for customers. There is an extensive listing of gardening books. The front cover illustration is described at the bottom of page 1. Patrick Henry's home, Red Hill, in Virginia is used as the cover illustration.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332302

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.150

Walpole cedar furniture price list, Walpole Woodworkers, Walpole, Mass.

The business makes chairs, tables, Ogunquit tables, swings, rockers and other types of furniture.

Date: 1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332306

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.037

Edward A. Adey house, New Orleans, La.

4 plans, 4 elevations, 20 detail drawings, 1 cross section and two framing plans for a house for Mr. Thurber in New Orleans, Louisiana (commission #498). Drawings are undated & unsigned. *Note - There is one drawing with the name Lt. Edward A. Adey III referenced. This name was not on the bin...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332308

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.498

Angelo Zappala house,Lawrence, Mass.

6 plans, 9 elevations, 2 detail drawings, 3 plot plans, 47 preliminary sketches, 1 rendering for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Zappala in Lawrence, Massachusetts (Commission #1953). Some drawings are dated. Some drawings are initialed or signed by Merton Barrows or John Howard. Two-level Cape...

Date: 1963-1964

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

GUSN: 332309

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1953

J. K. Lilly house, West Falmouth, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 29 detail drawings, 1 plot plan of a house for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lilly III in West Falmouth, Massachusetts (Commission #1674). All drawings are dated and signed by Merton Barrows, Ken Duprey, Warren Rhoter, and C.A.E. Two-story Colonial Revival with a four car garage, w...

Date: 1952-1958

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

GUSN: 332311

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1674

Wallace Murray house, Dedham, Mass.

five plans, two elevations, six details, one plot plans with a cross section, of alterations and additions to a house for Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Murray in Dedham, Massachusetts. Plans are dated and signed by David Guild Dethlefs. Alterations and additions to an existing house (commission 1770).

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 332313

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1847

Pual Gates house, Dedham, Mass.

two plans, one elevation, two deteail drawings, and one cross section of a house for Dr. Paul Gates in Dedham, Massachusetts (commission # 1770). All drawings are dated and signed by David Guild Dethlefs Alterations and additions to an existing house (see commission 1847)

Date: 1959-1960

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

GUSN: 332315

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1770

Catalog, the Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries Inc., New Haven, Connecticut

The catalog has trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs and vines. Text on the back cover reads "The pioneer landcape nurseries of New England 1923."

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332325

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.152

New ideas in home landscaping for 1927, Little Tree Farms, landscaping and forestry, Little Tree Farms American Forestry Company, Pleasant Street, Framingham Centre, Mass.

Trees, shrubs and flowering shrubs are described for enhancing home properties. An order form and a planting guide are attached inside the back cover.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332326

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.153

Power vs. drudgery or the advantages of using Gravely power equipment on your lawn, garden and field, Gravely Motor Plow and Cultivator Company, manufacturers, Dunbar, West Virginia

The business sells small tractors that perform multiple tasks with different attachments. There is a loose price list and brochure on a budget payment plan. Gravely New England, Inc. is located at 55 Hall Street, Brockton, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332328

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.010

Catalog 1941, Burgess Seed and Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan

The business sells seeds, bulbs and plants for customers planting vegetable and flower gardens. There is a loose order form and business envelope.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332330

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.154

Breck's, everything for farm, garden & lawn, 1928, Breck's, 85 State Street, Boston & Lexington, Mass.

The business sells grass and vegetable seeds, plants, flowers and tools and equipment for gardening and farming work. A tipped in sheet announces that Breck has purchased the Ames Agricultural Implement Company located at 22 Merchants Row, Boston. Ames will become part of the Breck operations at 85...

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332331

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.155

Architectural & decorative sheet metal ornaments, catalog #7474, 1st ed., by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog has balusters, capitals, conductor fittings, mouldings, lighting fixtures, medallions and many other decoration and ornaments. Copyright is given as "1971" on the last page.

Date: 1973

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332332

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.019

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

5 plans, 7 elevations, 1 detail drawing, 1 plot plans, and cross section for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165.1). Drawings are dated and signed by Warren Rohter. Alterations and additions to an existing histo...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332334

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165.1

Let us beautify your home, T.J. King Co., seedsmen, Richmond, Virginia

The business will send seed packets to home owners to grow wild flower beds. There is a form on the verso to complete. A silver-plated cup is offered as an incentive.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332338

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.007

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

5 detail drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165.2). Drawings are dated and some are signed by N. Parker. Alterations and additions to an existing house The Curtis Publishing Co. Philadelphia, PA. H...

Date: 1987-1989

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

GUSN: 332339

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165.2

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

1 plan, 2 elevations, 1 detail drawing, 1 plot plan, 1 cross section for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165-A). Drawings are dated and some are signed by Richard Wills. Alterations and additions to an existing ...

Date: 1992-1993

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

GUSN: 332340

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165-A

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

2 plans (plot and elevation included), 1 elevations, and 1 detail drawing for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165-A2). Drawings are dated. Alterations and additions to an existing house The Curtis Publishing ...

Date: 2001

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

GUSN: 332341

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165-A2

Sunday Herald Traveller house, Boston, Mass.

2 plans, 3 elevations, and 5 detail drawings for a house for the Sunday Herald Traveller in Boston, Massachusetts(commission #2175). Drawings are dated and singned by B.W.. One-story ranch with a covered porch. House has 3 bedrooms, two baths, a living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen.

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332342

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2175

Robert Conroy house, Boxford, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 1 cross section, and 3 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conroy in Boxford, Massachusetts (commission #2172). Drawings are singned by R.D., and G.E.R. Two-story Colonial Revival, 2 car, salt box garage, a red cedar shingle roof, a shingle, rough sawn...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332344

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2172

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

3 plans and 3 elevations for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfor (develper) (commission #2081). Drawings are singned by D.H.M. Two-story extended Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof, shingle, flush board, and clapboard exterior. House has a 2 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living roo...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332346

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2081

Horticultural exhibition and garden and flower show at a Century of Progress International Exposition, May 27th to November 1st, 1933, operated in cooperation with the horticultural industry by Horticultural Exhibitions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Fair visitors can see a variety of diorama and garden presentations in the exhibit hall and grounds on Northerly Island. Committee members and patrons are listed and there are advertisements. Text on the added title page reads "Horticulture a Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Il...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332348

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.156

Myrtle A. Stuntzner house, Westwood, Mass.

2 plans and 3 elevations, 8 detail drawings, 1 cross section, and 3 plot plans for a house for Miss Myrtle A. Stuntzner in Westwood, Massachusetts (commission #2020). Drawings are singned by Frederick Crombie, S.C., R.S.J., Darling D.M. One-story ranch house with a wood shingle roof and a verti...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 332349

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2020

Robert B. Stewart house, Orleans, Mass.

5 plans, 3 elevations, 11 detail drawings, 3 plot plans, 3 preliminary sketches, and 1 rendering for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Stewart in Orleans, Massachusetts (commission #2104). One floor Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof, a shingle, flush board, and clapboard exterior. H...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332351

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2104

Frank Bose house, Winchester, Mass.

Folder 3 contains extremely fragile drawings. Several are badly torn and some are disintegrating. 3 plans, 6 elevations, 25 detail drawings, 2 framing plans, and 3 cross sections of a house for Mr. Frank Bose in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission 290). Some drawings are dated and some are in...

Date: 1931

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

GUSN: 332357

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.290

Charles B. Wills house (builder), Lynnfield, Mass.

11 architectural drawings of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills in Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission #2019). Some drawings are dated and some are initialed by Darling Two-floor house with a two car garage, a red cedar roof, white cedar shingles and a red cedar siding exterior. House has a livi...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 332358

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2019

Massachusetts - Worcester

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332360

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.040

Worcester Power Plant Facility

One black and white photograph depicting a bird's-eye-view of the Worcester County Power Plant in Worcester, Mass. and environs. Photograph is undated.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332361

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.040.001

Charles B. Wills (builder) Lot #3 house, Lynnfield, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 26 preliminary sketches of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission 1974.1). Some drawings are initialed by S.C. Two-story house with a two car garage, an asphalt roof, white cedar shingles and a flush board exterior. House has a ...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332362

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1974.1

Charles B. Wills (builder) house, New Seabury, Mass.

2 plans, 4 elevations, 1 preliminary sketch of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in New Seabury, Massachusetts (commission 2008). Some drawings are initialed by S.C. Two-story house with a two car garage, a wood shingle roof, a rough sawn board and batten exterior. House has a living r...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332364

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2008

Charles B. Wills (builder) Lot #44 house, unknown location

8 preliminary sketches of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in an unknown location (commission Lot #44). No drawings are signed or dated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332366

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Lot #44

Lewis Emmerich house, Cohasset, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 1 detail drawing, and 1 cross section for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Emmerich in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #2164). Drawings are dated and signed by R.D.. Two-story Colonial Revival, salt box house with a 2 car garage. House has red cedar shingle roof with a ...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332368

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2164

William T. Epstein house, Winhall. Vt.

2 plans and 4 elevations for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William T. Epstein (commission #2163). Drawings are dated and signed by R.D. 1 floor modern house. House has a red cedar shingle roof and a rough sawn exterior. House has a family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms,...

Date: 1970

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

GUSN: 332369

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2163-A

Ware

1 nitrate negative

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332720

Ref. Code: PC053.02.02.011

Warren

1 acetate negative

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332722

Ref. Code: PC053.02.02.012

Waterville Valley

23 glass plate and acetate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332724

Ref. Code: PC053.02.02.013

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

6 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfour (developer) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (Commission 1866). Some drawings are dated and signed by Harmon Kiley.

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 332723

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1866

White Mountains

19 glass plate and acetate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332725

Ref. Code: PC053.02.02.014

Winnepesaukee

26 glass plate, acetate, and nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332726

Ref. Code: PC053.02.02.015

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