Historic New England

Inexpensive homes of individuality: being a collection of photographs and floor plans illustrating certain of America's best country and suburban homes of moderate size, rev. and enl. ed., edited by Henry H. Saylor, with an introduction by Frank Miles Day, and a discussion of costs by Aymar Embury, McBride, Nast & Company, New York, N.Y., 1912

There are considerations for the future homeowner in choosing a style, a site, the location of neighboring buildings, local traditions and materials, and the architect's favored styles. The item is in an envelope. Includes photographs and floor plans of houses discussed.

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357165

Ref. Code: EP005.320

28 concrete homes by leading architects, National Concrete Masonry Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1941

The design plans are approved for use under the Federal Home Building Service Plan. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each design.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357167

Ref. Code: EP005.321

Book of modern homes: complete with floor plans and descriptions, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Norwood, Ohio, 1939

The plan book recommends working with the FHA and using guidance provided through Sears in building a house. Includes illustrations and floor plans for house designs. The Modern Home offices are located in Norwood, Ohio.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357170

Ref. Code: EP005.322

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, 1789 January 18

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis written in Watertown, Massachusetts, dated January 18, 1789. The letter, written to an unidentified individual, discusses previous correspondence and the planning of an event. The verso of the letter has information written by two different hands. The first reads: "H.G...

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357173

Ref. Code: MS029.002.012

Massachusetts - General - Photographs of historic houses

Collection of eleven albumen prints on mount. Ten prints are of historic houses and one is of a historic church. The prints are from various locations in Massachusetts, such as Salem, Dorchester, and Roxbury, among others. The photographer of these photographs is unknown. They are dated as late 19th...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357177

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015

Pierce House, Dorchester, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Pierce House in Dorchester, 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: "Pierce House, Dorchester (1640) / Oak [illegible], Mattapan,....

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357178

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.001

Peter Tufts House, Medford, Mass.

One albumen print of the Peter Tufts House, formerly and incorrectly known as the Cradock House, in Medford, Massachusetts. The Peter Tufts House was built from 1677-1680. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures at 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of t...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357179

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.002

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 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, 5th ed., National Fireproofing Company, Fulton Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1911

Photographs 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."

Date: 1911

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 photographs 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 photographs 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

File

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, 1998-2000

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

Wake for an unidentified man, Laconia, New Hampshire, 1934 January

Two mounted and matted black-and-white photographic prints taken by Achber Studio in Laconia, New Hampshire. Both images depict a wake for an unidentified man. The initials JSH are monogrammed on a cloth directly in front of the coffin. An American flag is draped over the coffin. A crucifix is pictu...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356863

Ref. Code: PC001.02.04.0020.001

Concrete country residences, 3rd ed., Atlas Portland Cement Company, 30 Broad Street, New York, N.Y., 1908

Residences utilizing concrete manufactured by the Atlas Portland Cement Company are described with photographs, floor plans, and the architect's name.

Date: 1908

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356865

Ref. Code: EP005.289

1920, compliments of the H. Wales Lines Co., building contractors, Meriden, Conn., 1920

Text inside the item states this is the 56th business anniversary, May 23, 1864-1920. The calendar promotes the Lines contracting business and also provides some almanac information such as the postal distances and time from New York City and flag signals.

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356867

Ref. Code: EP005.290

Small house at West Medford: a small brick house in the country, Massachusetts, A. H. Hepburn, architect, undated

The house in the illustration on page 51 is described as a "charming little Dutch cottage" with a detail of the front entrance, and floor plans for the first and second floors. The house in the illustration on page 52 has floor plans for the first and second floors. The publication is unidentified.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356871

Ref. Code: EP005.291

Delineator's prize $3,000 houses, B. W. Dodge & Company, New York, N.Y., 1909

"During 1908-09, The Delineator [magazine] conducted a competition for designs for a $3000 Country House. The contest, conducted by William Neil Smith, a well-known New York architect, had many points of distinction. It was limited to ten architects, who were allowed to compete only by invitation, a...

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356873

Ref. Code: EP005.292

Garages country and suburban: a series of authoritative articles on the structural features of the private garage and its equipment, the care of the car, the safe handling of gasolene and topics of interest to the owner and driver, The American Architect, New York, N.Y., 1911

Considerations in building garages are described in short articles with photographs and floor plans.

Date: 1911

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356874

Ref. Code: EP005.293

Colonial houses: 181 classic early designs, Home Planners, LLC, 3275 West Ina Road, Suite 110, Tucson, Ariz., 1998

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of colonial houses.The designs are historic adaptations and are intended for modern homeowners. Some designs were based on actual historic houses and include a brief history of the house and its occupants.

Date: 1998

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356877

Ref. Code: EP005.294

Good housekeeping's blue star house of ideas, Good Housekeeping, New York, N.Y., undated

A model home designed by Royal Barry Wills is described with contributions from various suppliers. Includes photographs of the interior and exterior of the house.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356880

Ref. Code: EP005.295

Unidentified family album, Worcester, Mass., approximately 1890-1920

Bound black photo album. Contains 200 albumen prints. Album contains black-and-white photographs taken and compiled by unknown individuals. Most photos are mounted in album with few loose between pages. While the album is undated, it is believed to span from approximately 1890-1920. Album centers...

Date: undated

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 356891

Ref. Code: PC009.299

Massachusetts - Lexington

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 356892

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0510

Photograph of a fire drill, New Haven, Conn., undated

One mounted albumen print depicting a street view of a fire drill taking place at Stoddard, Kimberly & Co. Wholesale Grocers. The grocery, established in 1838, was located in New Haven, Connecticut. In the foreground, a horse drawn fire engine is pictured with two unidentified men, one on the engin...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356896

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USCT.1180.0010.001

Wyndhurst album, Springfield, Mass., 1899-1911

Bound brown Ward's Album for Unmounted Photographs, Book No. 722 containing 99 black-and-white photographs and 2 pieces of printed ephemera. Cover of album is embossed with the words "Photographs" and "Wyndhurst." Contains 104 pages, 49 of which are blank. Pages of the album were previously removed....

Date: 1899-1911

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 356904

Ref. Code: PC009.300

Wyndhurst daybook, 1899-1917

Bound brown book with the words "WYNDHURST NOTES 1893 TO" embossed on the cover. The daybook contains 363 pages, 94 of which are blank. The book contains handwritten entries in chronological entries spanning from October 20, 1893 to February 5, 1917. It also contains various photographs and pieces o...

Date: 1899-1917

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 356916

Ref. Code: MS029.002.010

The country home model farm house, A Century of Progress, Chicago, 1934, Crowell Publishing Company, New York, N.Y., 1943

Exhibition catalog of the country home model farm house at A Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1933. Various businesses contributed to the farm house's interior decoration.

Date: 1934

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356926

Ref. Code: EP005.296

Monsanto house of tomorrow, Monsanto Chemical Company, Plastics Division, Springfield, Mass., 1956

Trade catalog detailing efforts to design and build a house constructed of plastic by the Monsanto Chemical Company and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The article is reprinted from "Popular Science," April 1956.

Date: 1956

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356928

Ref. Code: EP005.297

House & Garden's ideal house in Berkley, at Scarsdale, New York, designed by Verna Cook Salomonsky, Condé Nast Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1956

The house has been decorated with products from numerous companies listed in the back of the publication. Catalog contains photographs and descriptions of the house and its rooms.

Date: 1956

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356930

Ref. Code: EP005.298

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