Historic New England

[Plan book pages], Nationwide House Plan Service, Providence, R.I., undated

Five unnumbered pages from a plan book containing designs for summer houses, log cabins, bungalows, and lodges. Each design includes a floor plan and illustration. The specific plans are: the Cresant plan B-1012, the Lodge plan B-1001, the Kisco plan B-1011, the Dato plan B-1009. Materials were dist...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355672

Ref. Code: EP005.123

Our past. Your future, Ward Cedar Log Homes, P.O. Box 72, Houlton, Maine, undated

The advantages of a Ward house are described for potential customers in the brochure. Includes photographic prints of log homes. Text in the brochure reads, "America's Oldest Log Home Company since 1923."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355676

Ref. Code: EP005.124

Our green today saves your green tomorrow, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, P.O. Box 145, Oakfield, Maine, 2009

The advantages of northern white cedar in log home construction are described for potential customers in the brochure. Text on the cover reads, "Our green today saves your green tomorrow."

Date: 2009

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355678

Ref. Code: EP005.125

Your journey begins here..., New Dimension Homes, 244 Hinckley Road, Clinton, Maine, undated

New Dimension Homes builds ICF Post and Beam and Green sustainable homes for customers. Brochure includes photographic prints of the exteriors and interiors of houses built the company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355680

Ref. Code: EP005.126

Rumford book on home management, Rumford Company, Department of Home Economics, Providence, R.I., undated

Home remedies and recipes are provided in the item. The back cover has an illustration of Rumford Baking Powder. Compiled by Hannah Wing.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355683

Ref. Code: EP005.127

Home-made, Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., undated

The catalog promotes company products. The cover has a young women working at a spinning wheel. The back cover has a portrait of Lydia E. Pinkham creating her home remedies.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355684

Ref. Code: EP005.128

Low-cost suburban homes: designs and pictures of suburban houses that have been built at costs ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 by representative architects, 2nd ed., John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1909

Brief descriptions accompany the 90 floor plans and each house has one or more photographic prints of it after it was built. Landscape plans are included for some designs.

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355687

Ref. Code: EP005.129

Maine pine log homes, Hammond Lumber Company, P.O. Box 500, Belgrade, Maine, undated

Brochure containing house designs with accompanying descriptions, illustrations, and dimensions. All designs included are made from Maine pine logs.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355689

Ref. Code: EP005.130

Summer living, rev. ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1953

Floor plans, illustrations, and descriptions are provided for summer homes. There are also plans for birdhouses, outdoor furniture, outdoor grills, and outdoor play equipment. Help with the plans is available from M.F. Ashley & Co., Inc., 75 Holman Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts. The cover illustr...

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355690

Ref. Code: EP005.131

The book of economical homes: designs and floor plans for 44 tested and practical homes, 6th ed., Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., 1947

Customers have access to tested floor plans, photographic prints, and descriptions of house designs. The plans are available through the Rugg Lumber Company, lumber, millwork, building materials, 98 Shelburne Street, Greenfield, Mass.

Date: 1947

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355691

Ref. Code: EP005.132

Better home plans: 52 designs, 8th ed., Larson-Reitz Publishers, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., 1951

Plan book includes photographic prints, floor plans, and descriptions of house designs. The plans are available through H.P. Davenport, lumber and building supplies, Shelburne Falls, Mass.

Date: 1951

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355692

Ref. Code: EP005.133

The book of small homes: 26 designs, Home Plan Book Company, St. Paul, Minn., 1939

Photographic prints, descriptions, and floor plans are provided for customers. Text on the front cover reads, "Worcester Co-operative Federal Savings and Loan Association, 22 Elm Street, Worcester, Mass."

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355693

Ref. Code: EP005.134

Eustis family papers

Correspondence and financial records relating to the activities of members of the Eustis family.

Date: 1836-1904

Collection: Eustis family papers

GUSN: 355709

Ref. Code: MS063

Correspondence

Consists of five letters and four envelopes addressed to either Mary Eustis (the future Mary Eustis Scott) or her mother, Edith Hemenway Eustis. Correspondence relates to familial relationships, social engagements, and daily life. Also includes a stamp-covered cardboard box that originally held the ...

Date: 1901-1904

Collection: Eustis family papers

GUSN: 355710

Ref. Code: MS063.01

Maine pine log homes by Hammond Lumber Company, cabin series, Hammond Lumber Company, P.O. Box 500, Belgrade, Maine, 2010

The brochure has illustrations, brief descriptions, and floor plans of cabin designs. There is a list of what is included in a typical materials package and a diagram of construction details.

Date: 2010

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355711

Ref. Code: EP005.135

Beautiful, functional log home living since 1926, L. C. Andrew--Maine Cedar Log Homes, Route 202, 33 Main Street, Windham, Maine, undated

Brochure detailing the advantages of the cedar log homes as well as construction and material details. Includes photographic prints of sample log homes.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355712

Ref. Code: EP005.136

[Brochure,] Maine Balsam Fir Products, 16 Morse Hill Road, P.O. Box 9, West Paris, Maine, undated

Brochure advertising Maine Balsam Fir Products. The company sells a variety of products with balsam including pillows, soap, sachet, oils, and clothing items. Includes photographic prints and descriptions of materials being sold. Text on the cover reads, "Nature's original aromatherapy tree, experie...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355714

Ref. Code: EP005.137

Necaco camps, New England Camp and Cabin Company, Bangor, Maine, undated

The business has cabin home plans for potential customers with accompanying illustrations and floor plans. Text on the title page reads, "New, economical, complete, American, comfortable, original, cool, attractive, marketable, portable, satisfying."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355716

Ref. Code: EP005.138

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, catalog no. 50, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1939

Illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans are included for each house model. Plans for garages, kitchens, and more are also included. A 1939 price list is attached inside the back cover.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355717

Ref. Code: EP005.139

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, 30th anniversary ed., catalog no. 48, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1936

Illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans are included for each house model. Text on the front cover reads, "Dollar-a-Knot Guaranty."

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355718

Ref. Code: EP005.140

Aladdin houses "built in a day," catalog no. 22, spring 1912, North American Construction Company, Bay City, Mich., 1912

Each house design has an illustration, description, and floor plan. Cover text reads, "Direct from the forest to the home."

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355720

Ref. Code: EP005.141

Exterior view, Richard Henry Dana III House, 113 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Mass.

A child sits on the front porch of the Richard Henry Dana III House at 113 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Mass.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355725

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0165.006

Victory cabin guide to your vacation spot in New England, New York, Quebec, Northeastern Cabin Owners' Association, Inc., State of Maine Camp Owners' Association, and Massachusetts Cabin Owners' Association, Boston, Mass., undated

Brochure guiding readers on finding cabins to use as vacation spots. The listings have brief descriptions which are keyed to a map.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355726

Ref. Code: EP005.142

A special message from the Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1948

The letter urges potential homeowners to purchase an Aladdin home. A business envelope and order form are included.

Date: 1948

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355733

Ref. Code: EP005.143

Aladdin homes, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., undated

Plan book containing illustrations, descriptions, floor plans, and pricing information for house designs.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355734

Ref. Code: EP005.144

In praise of brick & oak, by Christiopher L. Ward, American Face Brick Association, 130 North Wells Street, Chicago, Ill., 1921

The advantages of homebuilding in brick and oak are described by the author. Text on the front cover reads, "Reprinted from the Yale Review."

Date: 1921, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355738

Ref. Code: EP005.145

Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, 48th annual ed., catalog no. 59, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1954

The plan book has illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans for the interested home builder. Text on the front cover reads, "Sold by the golden rule." The envelope the plan book was mailed in is included.

Date: 1954

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355739

Ref. Code: EP005.146

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Gate

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1924.

Date: September 28, 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355272

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.064

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, N.H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1924.

Date: September 28, 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355273

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.065

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior with car in front

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, N.H.. Photo by W. S. Appleton, 28 Sept. 1294, received from order Jan. 3, 1925

Date: 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355274

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.066

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior, 1915

1915 H.C.D No. 1510 Series A. Mansions on W. side of Middle St. (S.E. view) & (opp. Mr. Bennett's new house) Rundlet-May

Date: 1915

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355275

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.067

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior, 1915

Mansions on W. side of Middle St. (S.E. view) & (opp. Mr. Bennett's new house) Rundlet-May; 1915 H.C.D No. 1511 Series A.

Date: 1915

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355276

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.068

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Front Entry, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355277

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.069

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Exterior Detail, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355278

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.070

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Outbuildings, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355279

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.071

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Outbuildings, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355280

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.072

Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth, NH. Garden, 1924

Dr. May House, Middle Street, Portsmouth N. H.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 355281

Ref. Code: PC006.RUN.01.073

Lake shore and mountain cottages, 1st ed., L. F. Garlinghouse, Inc., 820 Quincy Street, Topeka, Kan., undated

Plans, specifications, and photographic prints are included for each house design. Lumber and mill lists can be ordered for each house design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355282

Ref. Code: EP005.057

Designs for 60 small homes from $2,000 to $10,000: showing how to buy, build, and finance a small home, by Samuel Glaser, Coward-McCann, New York, N.Y., 1939

Each design has an illustration, description, floor plan, and construction outline of building materials. The back pages have planning data for living activities which include dining, culinary, storage, and recreational activities reproduced from the Architectural Record. Text on the title page vers...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355287

Ref. Code: EP005.058

Colonial homes, 2nd ed., L. F. Garlinghouse Company, Topeka, Kan., undated

Photographic prints, descriptions, blueprints, and dimensions are provided for each design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355289

Ref. Code: EP005.059

Our future home, L. F. Garlinghouse Company, 115 Eighth Avenue E, Topeka, Kan., undated

Photographic prints, descriptions, and floor plans are provided for each design. Household and garden hints are included on pages 70-72. A mother and daughter are in the front yard in the cover illustration.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355290

Ref. Code: EP005.060

Home, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, Ill., 1969

Issue of Home, a magazine published quarterly by National Plan Service, Inc. House designs and advice for interior decoration are described in the issue.

Date: 1969

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355292

Ref. Code: EP005.061

Home, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, Ill., 1968

Issue of Home, a magazine published quarterly by National Plan Service, Inc. House designs and advice for interior decoration are described in the issue.

Date: 1968

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355296

Ref. Code: EP005.062