Historic New England

Here's the automatic washer for me! G-E All-Automatic Washer, General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1950s

The washer features are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Gould-Armer Company, Inc., 70 Free Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316393

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.057

Steam or hot water for heating in 5 minutes, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1940s

The heating efficiency and cost savings of the boiler are described for potential customers. The appliance is available from Harris Oil Company, 202 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316394

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.031

Oil-fired Warm Air Conditioner Type LB-30 Form C, PM4-0001, General Electric Oil-Fired Boiler, General Electric Air Conditioning Department, Bloomfield, New Jersey, March 1946

A description and specifications are provided for potential customers. The product is available from Harris Oil Company, 17 Main Street, South Portland, Maine.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.035

Renew with Insulite Siding with genuine Graylite Base, Insulite, 500 Baker Arcade Bldg., Minneapolis, Minnesota, undated

Brick and stone design siding is described for customers. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316400

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.011

When winter blizzards blow and summer suns sizzle you'll be on the comfort side with Bird Insulated Weather-Tex Siding, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The siding provides beauty, heating efficiency, fuel conservation and is durable. The siding is available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 76 Massachusetts Avenue, South Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316403

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.010

Bird Master-Bilt Weather-Tex Shingles, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The five reasons to purchase the siding are extra wear, protection, beauty, economy and color. The shingles are available from Cooperative Home Comfort, Inc., 41-45 York Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316404

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.008.009

Park Street, Boston, Mass.

Park Street runs downhill with the Park St. Church in the distance and Boston Common on the right. A fountain on the lawn in front of the State House is seen in the foreground.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316425

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.6220.001

Damm Garrison House, Dover, New Hampshire

The Damm Garrison House as it appeared in October of 1915 prior to its move to its current location.

Date: 1915

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316426

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.0570.0020.001

Abraham Browne House, Watertown, Mass.

The Abraham Browne House seen from the east.

Date: 1917

Collection: Norman Morrison Isham photographic collection

GUSN: 316427

Ref. Code: PC032.TMP.006

Abraham Browne House, north and south elevations

1 mounted photograph

Date: ca. 1895

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316429

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.020

Abraham Browne House

After the removal of the decayed roof and before putting on the new one.

Date: 1919

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316430

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.021

Abraham Browne House

North end of house, the newer northern extension.

Date: 1919-12-29

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316445

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.022

Abraham Browne House

This shows the end towards the street.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316446

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.023

Abraham Browne House

South east corner.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316447

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.024

Abraham Browne House and fields

Shown from the south east.

Date: 1924-01-04

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316448

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.025

Abraham Browne House before restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316452

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.026

Abraham Browne House before restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1925

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316453

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.027

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316457

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.028

Abraham Browne House after restoration

View from across the road.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316458

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.029

Abraham Browne House after restoration

View from south west.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316459

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.030

Abraham Browne House after restoration

West end.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316460

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.031

Abraham Browne House after restoration

South front.

Date: 1924

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316461

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.032

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: 1921-06-17

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316464

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.033

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316465

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.034

Abraham Browne House after restoration

1 photograph

Date: ca. 1935

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 316466

Ref. Code: PC006.BRO.01.035

Double value from your roof dollar, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass., undated

The Bird Master-Bilt Shingles are described in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316468

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012.036

We've got real hot water service now! We've got a new L.P.G. Pittsburg Automatic Water Heater! Pittsburg Water Heater Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, undated

The water heater provides clean hot water 24 hours a day. The product is carried by Billington's, Inc., 189 Brighton Avenue, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316469

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.029

World's economy champion gives all star performance, Fluid Heat Oil Burners, Pallotta Oil Co., 112 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine, undated

A cut-away photograph shows the construction of the oil burner. Specifications are given for the oil burner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316470

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.007.030

Think of it! Nothing to change, nothing to store, Rusco All-Metal Self-Storing Combination Windows, The F.C. Russell Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1940s

Text on the cover reads "Screens, storm sash and weatherproofing in one permanent unit plus complete freedom from window care." The windows are available from E.A. Parlee Co., Room 330, 142 High Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316471

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.029

Alumatic combination storm and screen windows doors, are manufactured by Aluminum Building Products Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1948

The advantanges and features of the windows and doors are described for potential customers.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316474

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.030

Prices current of Crown Window Glass, manufactured by The New England Crown Glass Company, Boston, Mass., August 1, 1828

The description states "It is the only Crown Glass manufactured in the United States." William Parmenter is the Company agent.

Date: 1828-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316491

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.003.031

Fresh new beauty for every room in your house, Armstrong's linoleum floor, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, undated

Linoleum flooring is displayed in kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms. The linoleum is available from Collamore's Linoleum Shop, 109 Center Street, Portland, Maine.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316493

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.015

Adirondack leads again! The Chelsea, Adirondack Homes, a division of the Adirondack Log Cabin Co., 126 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 1947

An illustration and floor plan are presented for "The Chelsea" a five room prefabricated house. The house is available through the Appliance Division, Maine Industries Company, 24 Plum Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316494

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.111

Log cabins, cottages, garages, by Adirondack, catalog L-30, Adirondack Homes, a division of the Adirondack Log Cabin Co., 126 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 1947

Floor plans and illustrations are presented for cabins, one room cottages, studios and garages. The houses are available through the Appliance Division, Maine Industries Company, 24 Plum Street, Portland, Maine.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316496

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.110

1948 Look House, $7,500 complete, Adirondack Homes, 224 East 46th Street, New York, New York, 1948

The brochure describes the inexpensive house commissioned by Look magazine to meet the housing needs in America.

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 316497

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.109

New Hampshire - Portsmouth - Gov. Benning Wentworth House (Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion) - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316532

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1380.0484

New Hampshire - Portsmouth - Gov. Benning Wentworth House (Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion) - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316533

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1380.0485

New Hampshire - Portsmouth - Governor Benning Wentworth House - Photos

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316544

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.1990.1524

New Hampshire - Portsmouth - Governor Benning Wentworth House - Postcards

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 316545

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USNH.1990.1525

"Railroad Bridge: From Top To Bottom," The Enterprise, October 1, 2004

A newspaper clipping about the railroad bridge across the Cape Cod Canal which consists largely of photographs.

Date: 2004-10-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 316547

Ref. Code: MS028.05.012.010

Photograph, "Do You Remember?," unknown newspaper, ca. June 9, 1929

The caption of the image reads: "ALL-STEEL YACHT, Ulna, was a sight to behold when her owner, Arthur E. Childs of Boston and Marblehead, took her through the Cape Cod Canal on June 9, 1929."

Date: ca. 1929

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 316548

Ref. Code: MS028.05.012.011