Historic New England

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

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 112, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, garden arbor and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353601

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.012

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 113, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, B. Ashburton Tripp, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a pergola, pool and sundial.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353602

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.013

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 114, lot 55' x 160', designed for north central states, B. Ashburton Tripp, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a rose arch, bird bath and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353656

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.014

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 116, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, Chance S. Hill, Chicago, Illinois, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, rock garden and spring.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353657

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.015

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 117, lot 58' x 130', designed for western states, Frederick N. Evans, Sacramento, California, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, patio garden and garden shelter.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353659

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.016

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 118, lot 50' x 135', designed for western states, Frederick N. Evans, Sacramento, California, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, pergola and playgound.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353661

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.017

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 119, lot 115' x 170', designed for north central states, F.A. Cushing Smith, Chicago, Illinois, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "A suburban lot on the Great Lakes." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, summer house, vegetable and cut flower gardens.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353662

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.018

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 120, lot 60' x 150', designed for north central states, F.A. Cushing Smith, Chicago, Illinois, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "A suburban lot in north central states." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, grape arbor, and children's playground.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353664

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.019

Elevation of "Front", undated and unsigned

2 of 3

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353669

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.007.002

Secon Floor Plan

3 of 3

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353670

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.007.003

Advertisements, Stephen D. Shaw, furniture and crockery warehouse, no. 4, East Row, Market Square; Nursery at "Indian Hill Farm", Newburyport, Mass.

This advertisement contains harmful language and imagery employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England d...

Date: ca. 1835

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353844

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.04.013

Advertisement, nursery at Indian Hill Farm, Newburyport Herald, Newburyport, Mass.

This advertisement contains imagery employing racist stereotypes. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit...

Date: June 1835

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353845

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.02.005

John Gove & Co.'s clothing circular for the spring and summer of 1854, Nos. 28, 30, 32, 34, & 36 Merchants Row & No. 1 Market Square, Boston, Mass.

1 circular : illustration ; 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches

Date: 1854

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353846

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.01.02.011

A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

A. Piatt Andrew (1873-1936) was a Harvard academic, director of the United States Mint, founder of the American Field Service, and a Massachusetts Congressman. Outside of his official positions he was the nexus of an evolving group of artists, collectors, politicians, academics, socialites and frien...

Date: 1902-1930

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353865

Ref. Code: MS061

Wellesley Historical Society, Wellesley, Mass.

Eleven architectural drawings consisting of plans, renderings, and plot plans, for Wellesley Historical Society, (commission #2148), dated 1963. Some drawings are signed by Gordon Kunz.

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 353866

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Wellesley Historical Society

Norman Ofslager house, Ft Point, Cindy's Harbor, Maine

Twenty-one architectural drawings consisting of plans, elevations, details, and plot plans, for Mr. Norman Ofslager of Ft. Point, Cindy's Point, Maine, (unnumbered commission), dated 1966-1967. Some drawings are signed by Richard Wills.

Date: 1966-1967

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

GUSN: 353867

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Norman Ofslager

Samuel Ayres house, Cohasset, Mass.

Six architectural drawings consisting of plans, details, and renderings for Mr. Samuel Ayres of Cohasset, Mass. (unnumbered commission), dated 1959. Some drawings are signed by Richard Wills.

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 353868

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Samuel Ayres

Walter R. Amesbury house, Duxbury, Mass.

Seven architectural drawings consisting of plans, preliminary sketches, plot plans, and renderings for Mr. Walter R. Amesbury of of Duxbury, Mass. (unnumbered commission), dated 1959. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills.

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 353869

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Walter Amesbury

Bourne on Cape Cod Massachusetts

1 brochure

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 353882

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.030

Massachusetts - Salem

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353884

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1020

Perspective View [of the Salem Willows Pavilion]

This handsome perspective rendering depicting the Salem Willows Pavilion, in Salem, Massachusetts, shows a two-story stick-style building at the harbor's edge, with two observation towers and a dormer. In the foreground a trolley full of passengers approaches. A sign on the side of the trolley reads...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353886

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1020.001

First Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a first floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353887

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.004

Second Floor Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a second floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353889

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.005