Historic New England

Harry J. Stevens house, Hingham, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Harry J. Stevens in Hingham, Massachusetts (commission #1075) including four elevations, three plans, one framing plan, and four details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Robert E. Minot or Walter H. Pratt. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Co...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 329395

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1075

Care of the lawn and garden, Clarence B. Fargo, Frenchtown, New Jersey

The business carries fertilizers, insecticides, peat moss, grass seeds and mulching material. A loose sheet is titled "Directions for planting hardy lilies."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.015

Colonial sundials, Colonial Brass Co., Middleboro, Mass.

Sundial designs are described for customers. The business also creates advertising signs, fire place equipment, book ends, candlesticks and other items.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329397

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.022

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