Historic New England

Bubbling fountains, catalog F sanitary drinking fountains and sanitary bubbling cups, Rundle-Spence Mfg. Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Drinking fountains for buildings and public areas are described. There are also some drinking fountains for horses and dogs.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329400

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.027

Bubbling fountains, Rundle-Spence Mfg. Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Drinking fountains for buildings and public areas are described. There are also some drinking fountains for horses and dogs. Text on the front cover reads, "Passaic Plumbing Supply Co., factory and mill supplies, 755 Main Avenue, Passaic, N.J."

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329401

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.028

Garden hose book, Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co., Hampshire and Portland Streets, Cambridge, Mass.

Hoses for different uses are described in the catalog. The manufacturing works in Cambridge is shown in an illustration. There is a Boston office in the Wentworth Building, 170 Summer Street.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329403

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.048

Herbert W. Hastings house, Weston, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings of house for Herbert W. Hastings in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #1077) including three elevations, six plans, and seven details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict an extended one-story Cape Cod-s...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329406

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1077

Nicholas DeMartinis house, Wakefield, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Nicholas DeMartinis in Wakefield, Massachusetts (commission #1078) including four elevations, three plans, and one rendering. No drawings are dated; rendering is signed by Royal Barry Wills. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house ...

Date: 1946, undated

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

GUSN: 329409

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1078

William A. Murray house, Milford, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings of house for William A. Murray in Milford, Massachusetts (commission #1079) including four elevations and three plans. Drawings are dated and signed. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival-style house with a one-story garage wing, a slate roof, and a whit...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329412

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1079

Richard S. Lewis house, South Lynnfield, Mass.

Set of three architectural drawings of house for Richard S. Lewis in South Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission #1080) including two plans and one rendering. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Merton S. Barrows; drawings are not dated. Drawings depict a two-story house with three dormers...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329413

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1080

Herbert S. Wight house, Medfield, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Herbert S. Wight in Medfield, Massachusetts (commission #1081) including two elevations, three plans and one plot plan. Four drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Design is based on house shown on page 32 of "Houses for Homemakers." Drawings d...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329416

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1081

Harry Salander house, West Roxbury, Mass.

Partial set of seven architectural drawings of house for Harry Salander in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (commission #1083) including one elevation, five framing plans, and one cross section. All drawings are dated but not signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with an asphalt sh...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329417

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1083

Chester B. Roche house, Gardner, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Chester B. Roche in Gardner, Massachusetts (commission #1084) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Robert E. Minot. Alterations include an addition with garage, living room, bedroom...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329420

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1084

Myron E. Watson house, Wellesley, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Myron E. Watson in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission #1087) including three elevations, three plans, and five details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house...

Date: 1946-1947

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

GUSN: 329421

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1087

Sidney M. Kensinger summer camp, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H.

Set of three architectural drawings for summer camp for Sidney M. Kensinger in Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire(commission #1091) including two elevations and one plan. Drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot but are not dated. Drawings depict a one-story summer camp with pine sheathing exterior....

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329425

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1091

Robert L. Lewis house, Woodstock, Vt.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Robert L. Lewis in Woodstock, Vermont (commission #1090) including three elevations, three plans, and one detail. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; one drawing is dated. Alterations include a two-story addition wi...

Date: 1947-1950

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

GUSN: 329427

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1090

It's not a home until it's planted, new catalog, Green's Nursery Co., Rochester, New York

The business specializes in fruit trees. A discount information leaflet is attached inside the front cover.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329431

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.049

Permanent improvements to the home and grounds, Lehigh Portland Cement Co., Allentown, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois

The use of Lehigh Cement to improve landscpaing, outdoor furniture, walkways, driveways and houses is described for customers.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329432

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.050

Home landscapes, spring and summer 1922, Hicks Nurseries, I. Hicks & Son, Westbury, Long Island

The catalog describes the trees, shrubs, plants and vines which can be used in landscape gardening. The business has a large tree moving department.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329434

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.051

Sunset ideas for building plant shelters and garden work centers, ideas compiled from Sunset Magazine, Lane Publishing Co., Menlo Park, California

Various types of structures for protecting and working with plants are described with floor plans from large greenhouses to small lathhouses

Date: 1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329441

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.052

Tennis courts, swimming pools, lakes and ponds, drives and bridges, R.H. Johnson Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

The work done in designing and constructing tennis courts, outdoor pools, drives and gardens is described in the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329444

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.053

How to build garden furniture, edited by H.J. Hobbs, editor, The Home Craftsman Magazine, The Home Craftsman Publishing Corporation, New York, New York

Text on the title page reads "Plans and complete instructions for making lawn chairs, benches, settees and a chaise longue, tables, dinettes and picnic sets, portable and folding pieces of all kinds for outdoor use."

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329445

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.023

Colorcrete, the new gateway of money-making opportunities, Colorcrete Industries, Holland, Michigan

The catalog is a business opportunity for individuals to manufacture and sell Colorcrete products. There is an emphasis on using Colorcrete for garden furniture and ornaments.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329448

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.012

Marble in the home and garden, published by the National Association of Marble Dealers, 721 Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, Ohio

Marble's versatility is described in home interiors, garden furniture and outdoor pieces.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329450

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.024

Stephen V. Huppertz house, Cornish, Maine

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for J. V. Huppertz in Cornish, Maine (commission #1093) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated but not signed. Alterations include a two-story addition with three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a two-car ...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329452

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1093

John Lane house, Marshfield, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for John Lane in Marshfield, Massachusetts (commission #1095) including two elevations, one plan, and one detail. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; some are dated. Alterations include a new kitchen and living room.

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329453

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1095

Alvan T. Fuller Jr. house, Rye Beach, N.H.

Set of twenty-nine architectural drawings for extensive alterations and additions to existing house for Alvan T. Fuller Jr., in Rye Beach, New Hampshire (commission #1098) including three elevations, three plans, and twenty-three details. Most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Mi...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329454

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1098

Arthur S. Dwyer house, Gardner, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Arthur S. Dwyer in Gardner, Massachusetts (commission #1101-2) including three elevations, one plan, and three details. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; two drawings are dated.

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329455

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1101-2

Douglas H. Grainger house, Lincoln, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Grainger in Lincoln, Massachusetts (commission #1105) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot or Walter H. Pratt; some drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-s...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329457

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1105

A. L. Freeland house, Manomet, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for A. L. Freeland in Manomet, Massachusetts (commission #1108) including two elevations and two plans. Two drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Gambrel Cape Cod-style house with a wood shingle roof ...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329459

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1108

Ralph S. Brown house, North Scituate, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Ralph S. Brown in North Scituate,Massachusetts (commission #1109) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. Some drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are dated. Alterations include a new pl...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329460

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1109

Roland Gray Jr. house, Milton, Mass.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Roland Gray Jr. in Milton, Massachusetts (commission #1113) including four elevations, three plans, and six details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with a one-story angle...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329464

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1113

Arthur J. Roetting house, Woodbridge, Conn.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Arthur J. Roetting in Woodbridge, Connecticut (commission #1115) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey or Robert E. Minot. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with f...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329465

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1115

E. B. Sweed house, Medford, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for E. B. Sweed in Medford, Massachusetts (commission #1116) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot; no drawings are signed. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with two front dormers and a cla...

Date: 1947, undated

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

GUSN: 329468

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1116

A. Fred Petersen house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for A. Fred Petersen in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1117) including five elevations and three plans. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict a one-story house with two angled wings, a shingle...

Date: 1947

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

GUSN: 329469

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1117

Tennis courts for all-year sport, published by Portland Cement Association

The advantages of laying cement courts is described. The booklet describes the increased popularity of tennis for fitness and enjoyment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329470

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.013

Concrete swimming and wading pools, published by Portland Cement Association

Considerations in the construction of swimming and wading pools are described. A plan for each is provided.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329471

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.014

Concrete sidewalks, Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

The laying of one-course and two-course sidewalks is described in the booklet. Text on the front cover reads, "Concrete for permanence, Universal Atlas Cement Co."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329472

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.015

Concrete around the home, prepared by Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Illinois

Concrete's use in garages, sandboxes, walks, foundations and driveways is described. Text on the front cover reads, "For distribution through the newspapers represented by Frederic J. Haskin."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329474

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.016

Concrete improvements around the home, published by Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The use of concrete is described in creating garden walls, pools, posts, stepping stones and other outdoor structures. There is a loose leaflet from the Portland Cement Association. There is a loose clipping, dated April 14, 1935, from the "Portland Sunday Telegram and Sunday Press Herald." The clip...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329475

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.017

Samuel M. Sutter house, Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Suttter in Mamaroneck, New York (commission #1424) including three elevations, five plans, one rendering, two plot plans, two sketches, and six details. Most drawings are dated; rendering is signed by Royal Barry Wills. Dr...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329607

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1424

Allan B. Stimpson house, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Set of eighteen architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. Allan B. Stimpson in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1425) including three elevations, three plans, one rendering, two framing plans, one tree plan, and eight details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329608

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1425

James H. Laubach Jr. house, Wickford, R.I.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. James H. Laubach Jr. in Wickford, Rhode Island (commission #1426) including six elevations, five plans, one rendering, four rough sketches, and three details. Two drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; most drawin...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329611

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1426

James H. Laubach Jr. house, Hamilton, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. James H. Laubach Jr. in Hamilton, Massachusetts (commission #1426-A) including three elevations and two plans. All drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. Some drawings are mislabled #1428-A. House depicted is the mirror image of t...

Date: 1957

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

GUSN: 329614

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1426-A

Warren Anderson house, West Bridgewater, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Warren Anderson in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts (commission #1427) including four elevations, one plan, one rendering, and eight details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. ...

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 329615

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1427

Nelson Hastings house, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings of house for Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Hastings in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1429) including three elevations, five plans, one rendering, two plot plans, one cross section, and ten details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, ...

Date: 1953-1955

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

GUSN: 329617

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1429

Nelson Hastings house, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of alterations to existing house for Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Hastings in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1429-A) including six elevations, four plans, and one cross section. Some drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows and Frederick W. Crombie....

Date: 1960-1963

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

GUSN: 329618

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1429-A

H. B. Emerson house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Emerson in Brookline, Massachusetts (commission #1430) including four elevations, seven plans, one rendering, and nine details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S. Barrows...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329620

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1430

Everett H. Singer house, Amsterdam, N.Y.

Set of twenty-four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Everett H. Singer in Amsterdam, New York (commission #1431) including two elevations, five plans, one music/television plan, one rendering, and fifteen details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Warren J. Rh...

Date: 1953-1954

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

GUSN: 329621

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1431

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

Set of four architectural drawings of house for developer I. Alan Balfour in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #1438) including three elevations and one plan. All drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story house with a saltbox garage ell, a wood shingle roof, and a ...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329625

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1438

Cecil A. Prest house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of thirty-eight architectural drawings in two folders of house for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Prest in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1436) including ten elevations, thirteen plans, one plot plan, six framing plans, one cross section, one rendering, and six details. Most drawings are signed a...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329626

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1436

Charles W. Healy house, Mathews County, Va.

Set of twenty architectural drawings of house for Mr. Charles W. Healy in Mathews County, Virginia (commission #1440) including three elevations, three plans, one cross section, two renderings, and eleven details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Warren J. Rhoter. Drawin...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329631

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1440

E. J. Bransfield house, South Natick, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bransfield in South Natick, Massachusetts (commission #1442) including four elevations, four plans, and one detail. Some drawings are signed and dated by Robert E. Minot. Alterations include an addition wi...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 329632

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1442

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