Historic New England

Massachusetts - Brockton - Hastings Bakery

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356857

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0450.0070

Four photographs of the interior of Hastings Bakery, Brockton, Mass., 1910-1930

Four albumen prints depicting the interior of Hastings Bakery in Brockton, Massachusetts. The photos are estimated as being taken between 1910 and 1930. Two prints are unmounted and two are mounted. The first unmounted print depicts the front of the store with various baked goods, such as breads and...

Date: 1910-1930

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356858

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0450.0070.001

Letter about four photographs of the interior of Hastings Bakery in Brockton, Mass., 1974 March 26

A handwritten letter from an unidentified father to his unidentified son detailing the history of photographs he shared of Hastings Bakery. The writer mentions that some of the photos depict his father, Heath Munn, referred to as "Pa," and indicate he worked in the bakery as a foreman. Some of the p...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 356859

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0450.0070.002

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 photographic prints, 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 photographic prints 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 photograph album containing 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 c...

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 photographic prints and descriptions of the house and its rooms.

Date: 1956

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356930

Ref. Code: EP005.298

For that ideal home of yours, McBride, Nast & Co., 31 Union Square North, New York, N.Y., undated

Brochure advertising books covering such topics as building materials, furnishings, house plans, and interior decoration.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356931

Ref. Code: EP005.299

Account book of unidentified New England woman, 1851-1866

Account book belonging to an unidentified New England woman. Book is comprised of 100 pages, 40 of which are blank. Contains details about her various receipts and expenditures on items such as clothing, food, books, and transportation. There are also a number of recipes for items such as cakes, gin...

Date: 1855-1866

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 356938

Ref. Code: MS002.142

The best 24 house-of-the-month plans by leading architects, edited by Kenneth Duncan, Monthly Small House Club, Inc., 140 Nassau Street, New York, N.Y., 1951

Plan book containing floor plans and dimensions of houses. Text on the front cover reads, "Ranch houses, traditionals, 1 and 2 story, 4 to 7 rooms, published quarterly." Edited by Kenneth Duncan, Director, American Society for Better Housing, Inc. The back cover has a decision making chart.

Date: 1951

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356939

Ref. Code: EP005.300

Set of six blueprints for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Set of six blueprints of a house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. These blueprints contain plot plans as well as plans for the basement, first floor, second floor, and the north, south, east, and west exterior elevations. Each blueprint is numbered 1 through six in the bottom rig...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 356942

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0510.001

Small homes year book: the standard guide for home builders, fall-winter ed., 5th ed., National Home Builders Bureau, Inc., 572 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1940

Periodical providing guidance for new and existing homeowners when designing, building, and furnishing a house. Ilustrations, and in some places floor plans, accompany the articles on various topics. Text on the front cover reads, "L. Grossman Sons, Inc., 130 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass." The back ...

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356946

Ref. Code: EP005.301

Today's homes: plans and ideas, summer 1976 ed., quarterly, vol. 15, no. 2, Davis Publications, Inc. 229 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y., 1976

The bicentennial edition of Today's Homes magazine focuses on Americana home improvement projects, colonial houses, functional landscaping, and design plans to fit every budget. Includes illustrations and floor plans for each house design.

Date: 1976

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356950

Ref. Code: EP005.302

Engineered low-cost farm and village homes, National Homes Foundation, 515 Union Trust Building, Washington, D.C., 1941

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans for each building design. The last page lists trade associations for building materials, equipment, and plans.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356952

Ref. Code: EP005.303

Photograph of Lamp #130, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches. The photographer is unknown. "Waldo E. Chapman" is stamped on the verso of the print along with the following information about the lamp: "#130 - 3 [word illegible] - 19....

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357038

Ref. Code: CC020.001.002.018

Photograph of Lamp #448, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lampshade made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 4 1/2 x 6 inches. The photographer is unknown. "#448" is written on the top right corner of the print. "The Chapman Co." is stamped along the bottom of the recto. "Property of The Chapm...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357039

Ref. Code: CC020.001.002.019

Photograph of three lamps, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of three lamps made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 3 3/4 x 5 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the verso of the print.

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357040

Ref. Code: CC020.001.002.010

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of an unidentified lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. The photographer is unknown.

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357041

Ref. Code: CC020.001.002.011

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "608-50. / 25-4." "P...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357044

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.002

Photograph of Lily-Pad Lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print, although it is very faded. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357045

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.023

Photograph of a hanging lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print, although it is faded. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357046

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.024

Photograph of Lamp #118, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "118-15 / 15-18-2." "Propert...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357047

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.025

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "Waldo E Chapman" is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "2-118-15 / 15-18-2." A labe...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357048

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.026

Photograph of a hanging lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print, although it is faded. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357049

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.027

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "11-73-18 / 12-15-1." "Prope...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357050

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.028

Photograph of Golden Chain Lamp (#109), circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "109-94-140 / 12-26-4 / Gold...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357051

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.029

Photograph of Mangolia Tree Lamp (#110), circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "110-85 / 20-24-4 / Magnolia...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357052

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.030

Photograph of Poppy Lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "208-109-70 / 19-25-3 / Popp...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357053

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.003

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "3-109-233 / 18-23-3." "Prop...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357054

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.005

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "499-618-25 / 16-19-2." "Pro...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357055

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.013

Peabody and Smith Cemeteries, Middleton, Mass.

1 folder 8"x10" prints

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 357056

Ref. Code: PC006.PEASMC

Watercolor of Lamp #513, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor painting of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The painting can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 5 x 7 inches. The painter is Waldo E. Chapman. The initials "W.C." are stamped underneath the painted lamp. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. I...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357057

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.001

Watercolor of Fixture #302, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor design of a hanging light fixture made by The Chapman Company. The design can be dated circa 1907-1910 and meaasures 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. "#302" is written in the top right corner of the recto. The following is written ...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357058

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.002

Watercolor of Lamp #301, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor design of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The design can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. "#301" is written in the top right corner of the recto. "#301 / 40.00 [underlined] / 16" overall" i...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357059

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.003

Home style trends, new ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1958

Plan book containing illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design. Text inside the item states that the homes in the catalog are modularly designed to take advantage of the "Lu-Re-Co" System of Construction developed by the Lumber Dealers Research Council. The item verso has text...

Date: 1958

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357060

Ref. Code: EP005.309

New homes of moderate cost, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1963

Plan book containing illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design. The designs highlight access to the outdoors with decks, patios, terraces and sliding glass doors.

Date: 1963

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357062

Ref. Code: EP005.310

Style trends: select your new home now, 3rd ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1945

The plan book has modern designs incorporating traditional elements such as Cape Cod, colonial, and early American. A section in the back provides tips on living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, and attics. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357064

Ref. Code: EP005.311

New model homes, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book containing illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design. The front cover has a Florida themed illustration and help with your new home is available from Pinellas Lumber Company, 602 East Jeffords, Clearwater, Florida. There is information on financing a home.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357065

Ref. Code: EP005.312

Popular homes...practical in design...planned for today's homemaker, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1960

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans for house designs. The catalog highlights indoor-outdoor features such as fireplaces, easy care floors, sliding glass doors, and patios to add to the house layout through photographs.

Date: 1960

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357066

Ref. Code: EP005.313

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