Historic New England

Homebuilders' book of low-cost homes containing 23 designs of low-cost houses: two-story houses, one-story houses and bungalows, 1st ed., Brown-Blodgett Company, University and Wheeler Avenues, St. Paul, Minn., 1940

Dimensions, floor plans, photographic prints, and descriptions are provided for customers. The plans are available through Scotia Lumber and Coal Company, Inc., 216 Vley Road, Scotia, New York.

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355017

Ref. Code: EP005.011

Spanish homes, The Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, 2121 Guarantee Title Building, Cleveland, Ohio, undated

A variety of house styles are described with brief descriptions, floor plans, and photographic prints.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355020

Ref. Code: EP005.012

DeLuxe small homes, 3rd ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, Topeka, Kan., undated

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, and descriptions for designs. Text on the front cover reads, "210 DeLuxe small homes, complete working plans, specifications, lumber and mill list for the many beautiful designs in this book are available to you at very lost cost."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355021

Ref. Code: EP005.013

Gordon-Van Tine homes, Gordon-Van Tine Co., Davenport, Iowa, 1922

Extensive descriptions, illustrations, floor plans, and testimonials are provided in the catalog. Plumbing, heating, and lighting systems are described in the back pages. A woman sits with her dog in an outdoor area in the cover illustration. The verso has an illustration of the company's factory. T...

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355022

Ref. Code: EP005.014

Here comes Grossman's, L. Grossman Sons, Inc., 130 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass, undated

The plan book lists all the building materials included in the prefabricated houses. Includes floor plans, illustrations, and description of designs. Manufactured by L. Grossman Sons, Inc. and designed by the Contis Studios.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355025

Ref. Code: EP005.015

Home, fireside, and garden, Wm. A. Radford, Chicago, Ill., 1926

The plan book contains floor plans, household hints for women, a children's page, and a men's page. The plans are available from J.G. Deering & Son, building lumber of all kinds, 14 Elm Street, Biddeford, Maine.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355026

Ref. Code: EP005.016

Washington Street just south of West Street, Boston, Mass.

John & James Dobson, who carry carpets, are at 525 and 527 Washington Street. To the right of Dobson is a storefront for George A. Castor & Co, a tailor establishment. To the right of Castor is Archer & Pancoast who manufacture gas fixtures, sconces, card tables, and lamps. Archer & Pancoast's entra...

Date: 1884-1886

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355029

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8890.001

Tercentenary memorial arch, Dock Square, Boston, Mass.

The memorial arch in Dock Square can be seen with Faneuil Hall behind it. The memorial was erected for the Boston Tercentenary which celebrated Boston's founding, 1630-1930. Text on the arch reads "As God was with our fathers so may he be with us." A sign for Swift's premim ham and bacon can be seen...

Date: 1930

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355030

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.3450.007

Scollay Square, Boston, Mass.

The bustle of Scollay Square is captured in this image. Streetcars, horse-drawn vehicles, and pedestrians cross paths in the open space. The statue of John Winthrop, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, is on the left side of the image. Howe's Music is in the distance in the center of th...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355031

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.1210.001

High Street from Summer Street, John P. Soule, No. 199 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Pedestrians stand next to ruined buildings from the Great Fire of 1872.

Date: 1872

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355032

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.0170.0510.001

Plans for concrete houses, 3rd ed., Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Ill., 1925

Illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans from a number of architects are provided for potential homeowners.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355033

Ref. Code: EP005.017

Beautiful homes of moderate cost: a selection of modern, artistic, practical designs by well known architects, together with information on planning, financing, construction, decoration and furnishing, Building Age and the Builders' Journal, 912-920 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 1922

Photographic prints, floor plans, and estimated costs are described with separate features such as interior decoration, appliances, and heating systems.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355034

Ref. Code: EP005.018

New homes and plans for building, no. 105, edited by Larry Eisinger, Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, Conn., 1950

Thirty house plans are described for potential customers. The plans are the work of five architects whose photographic prints are included: Alwin Cassens, Jr., Charles A. Wood, Albert San Fanandre, Arthur E. Allen, and A. Harold Salkowitz. There is also a photographic print of the photographer, Robe...

Date: 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355037

Ref. Code: EP005.019

Charming homes, 2nd ed., Cleveland Publications, Inc., 448 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif., undated

Plan book includes photographic prints, descriptions, and floor plans for the designs.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355044

Ref. Code: EP005.020

Plan book of modern homes: 40 complete plans submitted in a national competition, 1918

The descriptions consist of an illustration of the house, floor plans, elevations, and the architect's name and address. The competition was held for a Real Estate and Building Show Competition, Columbus, Ohio, January 21-30, 1918. Advertisements for businesses in Madison, Wisconsin, are included in...

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355048

Ref. Code: EP005.021

How to build with American plastic bricks, Elgo Plastics, Inc., 3610 Touhy Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1953

The construction set is intended for building professionals and families. The bricks are made from non-toxic plastic materials.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355050

Ref. Code: EP005.022

Defoe homes, The Defoe Shipbuilding Company, Bay City, Mich., 1946

Plan book includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for the designs. The Defoe system is the creation of prefabricated panels to meet home building needs. The description indicates that the business has not yet started volume manufacturing.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355052

Ref. Code: EP005.023

New Spanish homes, L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., undated

The plan book has photographic prints, floor plans, and brief descriptions for each design. Handwritten text on the cover reads, "V.E. Dunn & Son, 167 Sewall St., Augusta, Maine."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355053

Ref. Code: EP005.024

Sunlight house: the last word in home satisfaction, West Coast Lumberman's Association, 365 Stuart Building, Seattle, Wash., 1933

The Lumber Industries House was created to promote wood house construction at the Century of Progess International Exposition in Chicago. The manufacturers and suppliers who contributed to the finished house are listed. There are additional house plans to demonstrate the versatility of wood and a sh...

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355054

Ref. Code: EP005.025

Successful stucco homes: a booklet dealing with the construction, economy and utility of stucco houses, with special reference to the uses and advantages of Clinton Wire Lath, Clinton Wire Cloth Company, Clinton, Mass., 1914

Trade catalog describes the process for constructing exterior and interior walls utilizing stucco and the Clinton Wire Lath. Photographic prints of examples houses are inclued throughout. Benjamin Proctor, Jr. and Chapman & Frazer are tthe architects of the houses on page 64, misnumbered as 94.

Date: 1914

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355059

Ref. Code: EP005.026

New brick homes, improved ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., 1938

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, dimensions, prices, and a description for each design. Handwritten text on the cover reads, "V.E. Dunn & Son, 167 Sewall St., Augusta, Maine."

Date: 1938

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355061

Ref. Code: EP005.027

Book of plans, no. 61, Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Streets, Chicago, Ill., 1912

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, description, pricing information, and dimensions for each design. The plans offer such extras as plumbing and heating systems, exterior and interior paint, window shades, and bathroom and kitchen appliances. There is a drawing of the business fact...

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355063

Ref. Code: EP005.028

Attractive homes: 40 homes with plans, Cleveland Publications, Inc., 448 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif., undated

Plan book of house designs. Each frame house has a photographic print, description, and floor plan. Published by Cleveland Publications, Inc.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355064

Ref. Code: EP005.029

Group of fifty New England colonial homes from the designs of Miles Standish Richmond, architect: a complete architectural service available to prospective home builders, Metropolitan Federal Savings and Loan Association, 6 High Street, Boston, Mass., 1939

The designs are based on colonial houses and include an illustration and floor plan with dimensions. There is a brief description of the restoration of Travis House in Natick, Massachusetts. A plan index can be found in the back of the catalog.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355071

Ref. Code: EP005.030

Brick for the average man's home: a selection of thirty-five designs for practical and artistic homes, including cottages, bungalows, houses and two-apartment buildings. One and two-car garages also are shown. Every house is designed to be built of common brick, thus assuring beauty combined with economy. Working drawings and specifications available for each house and garage, 1st ed., Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America, Cleveland, Ohio, 1920

Plan book includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for house designs. Text on the front cover reads, "New and original designs for small houses with working drawings available."

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355072

Ref. Code: EP005.031

Small homes of unusual merit: the Architectural Club of New Haven 1926 competition for the design of small homes of concrete masonry, Portland Cement Association, 10 High Street, Boston, Mass.; 347 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y.; 1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

Plan book containing floor plans, illustrations, and descriptions of the winners of the Architectural Club of New Haven's 1926 competition for the design of small homes of concrete masonry. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File 10a2."

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355074

Ref. Code: EP005.032

New American homes, 4th improved ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue, east, Topeka, Kan., undated

Each plan has an illustration or photographic prints, floor plan, description, and price.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355075

Ref. Code: EP005.033

Springall summer cottages, ready-to-assemble, Pitman & Brown Co., Salem, Mass., 1922

Plan book containing fourteen cottage designs. Each design has an illustration, description, and floor plan. The business has a branch office at 248 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355076

Ref. Code: EP005.034

Springall summer cottages, ready-to-assemble, Pitman & Brown Co., Salem, Mass., 1926

Plan book containing fourteen cottage designs. Each design has an illustration, description, and floor plan. There is a photograph of the mill on page 15.

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355077

Ref. Code: EP005.035

Successful chicken raising, E. F. Hodgson Company, Dover, Mass., 1896

Catalog describes methods and equipment for raising chickens.

Date: 1896

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355078

Ref. Code: EP005.036

[Catalog], Bradley Portable House Corporation, Randolph, Mass., undated

The descriptions include prices for such extras as window screens and paint. The catalog is stamped with notices stating that all prices are increased by 10% due to the increase in building materials costs. Published by Bradley Portable House Corporation, described as "Manufacturers of portable cott...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355081

Ref. Code: EP005.037

Thayer's ready cut and portable buildings, catalogue 10, E. E. Babb & Co, 212 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., 1926

There are descriptions and photographic of houses and other structures. Text on the front cover reads, "Boston Agency, E.E. Babb & Co., 212 Summer Street."

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355082

Ref. Code: EP005.038

A "Fisklock" brick house, Fiske & Co., Inc., 1953 Arena Building, New York, N.Y., undated

The advantages of the "Fisklock Tapestry" brick in house construction is described including fireproofing and insulation. A residence utilizing the brick, designed by Clinton Noble and located in Winthrop, Massachusetts, is photographed. Reprint from building material supplement to the February 3, 1...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355084

Ref. Code: EP005.039

Homes, Springall and Company, Inc., 248 Boylston Street, Boston, Salem, Mass., 1921

Descriptions, photographic prints, illustrations, and floor plans are provided for houses and summer cottages.

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355087

Ref. Code: EP005.040

Exterior view of Rogers Building, M.I.T., Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The Rogers Building facade can be seen in the image. Behind it on the right side of the image is the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets.

Date: 1912-06-14

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355088

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1610.001

729-715 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Two automobiles and a horse-drawn cart stand in front of the storefronts on Boylston between Exeter and Fairfield Streets. The Pierce Photographer Studio is on the left at 729 Boylston. Swinehart Tires is to the right of Pierce. Lenox Studio's Expert Photographers is above Swinehart. Above Swinehart...

Date: 1912-04-11

Collection: Boston Transit Archive, 1895-1960s

GUSN: 355089

Ref. Code: PC017.01.01.03.1301

727-717 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., William T. Clark, photographer

The Atlantic Radio Company, on the left side of the image is at 727 Boylston Street. To the right of Atlantic is Wilson, Inc., dressmakers, at 723 Boylston Street. The window above Wilson reads "Girl Scouts." To the right of Wilson is Mrs. G.H. Eames, women's clothing, at 717 Boylston Street.

Date: 1920s

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355090

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1680.001

Kendall's Pond and Bridge, Windham, NH, June 15, 1891

One 8"x10", black and white photograph of two men fishing off of Kendall's Bridge in Windham, New Hampshire taken by Baldwin Coolidge on June 15, 1891. The bridge is on Kendall's Pond in Windham, NH.

Date: 1891

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355091

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1790.0010.006

Exterior view of the Colonel John Thatcher House, Yarmouth Port, MA, undated

Exterior view of the Colonel John Thatcher house, Yarmouth Port, MA, undated. That back of the photograph contains illegible inscription.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355092

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3530.0050.002

Exterior view of 239 Commonwealth Avenue, corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Fairfield Street, Boston, Mass.

The facade of the Thayer house can be seen at Commonwealth Avenue and Fairfield Streets. A man and a woman look at the photographer from separate windows on the third floor.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355094

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.2810.004

Why people like concrete homes, Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., undated

The advantages of building in concrete are described with various house models. Floor plans and photographic prints of houses are included.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355095

Ref. Code: EP005.041

Suggested designs for small, firesafe concrete homes, 2nd ed., Portland Cement Association, 33 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1946

In addition to the illustrations, floor plans, and elevations for each design, there are construction detail and specification suggestions on each page. The item describes stucco textures commonly used in house construction.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355096

Ref. Code: EP005.042

Poultry houses, Johns-Manville Corp., 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, N.Y., 1938

Poultry housing with insulating materials is described for customers. Other Johns-Manville products are featured throughout the catalog.

Date: 1938

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355097

Ref. Code: EP005.043

Public Garden, Boston, Mass.

This panoramic view of the Public Garden was taken from the Beacon Street side. People can be seen on the pathways winding through it with benches, fountains, statues, and the lagoon. On the right side of the image streets and buildings intersect with Arlington Street. The Ether Monument by sculptor...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355098

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6660.002

Public Garden, Boston, Mass., Moulton Photo Company, Salem, Mass.

A small group of girls and women walk pass the Washington statue on the left side of it. Six men work on the grounds around the statue's base. The sculpture and fountain known as "Venus rising from the sea" or "Maid of the Mist" can be seen on the left side of the image. Boats can be seen in the la...

Date: ca. 1892

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355099

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6650.002

Ferdinand Building, Washington Street junction of Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass.

The sign for Ferdinand's Blue Store states it carries furniture and carpets. Signs at street level advertise Hunter Baltimore Rye the American Gentleman's Whiskey, Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour, "Chris and the Wonderful Lamp," playing at the Boston Museum, a sign entreating passers-by to "Vote for Edw...

Date: 1899-12-11

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355110

Ref. Code: PC009.207.012

Junction of Washington and Warren Streets, Roxbury, Mass.

The Ferdinand Blue Store dominates the corner at 2260 Washington Street. Advertising and signs can be seen at street level to the right of the store. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the image.

Date: 1899-12-11

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355112

Ref. Code: PC009.207.013

Washington Street just north of Marvin Street, Roxbury, Mass.

Ferdinand's store, parlor furniture factory, is at the extreme left. W.B. Cutter, in the Curtis Building, carries paints and hardware at 2306 Washington Street. Joseph S. Waterman & Sons, funeral undertakers is in the building dated 1890. A horse-drawn vehicle stands in front of Waterman's. To the r...

Date: 1899-12-12

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 355113

Ref. Code: PC009.207.014