Historic New England

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

Alpha aids, no. 31, published at intervals in the interest of sellers, buyers and users of Portland Cement by Alpha Portland Cement Co., Easton, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois

In the articles presented school boys learn to lay a sidewalk, a concrete roadway is created out of a country lane and concrete is used to make a sundial and a garden box.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329484

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.018

Story of the steel frame family of ice cream freezers made of Virginia white cedar, by Richmond Cedar Works at its woodworking plant, Richmond, Virginia

The ice cream freezers are described and there is a price list on the back pages. There is a loose postcard for customers to return.

Date: 1925-10-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 329489

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.001.013

Massachusetts Film Office Archives

This collection consists of reference files, photographs and other materials belonging to the former Massachusetts Film Office (MFO) and directors. The files and images were once used for location scouting, to aid out of town film producers and artists in finding the proper settings necessary for th...

Date: 1985-2002

Collection: Massachusetts Film Office Archives

GUSN: 329488

Ref. Code: CC017

Scrapbook, 1937-1938

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1937 to 1938.The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are newspaper clippings, particularly the "Home Building Plans" column in the Boston Evening Transcript, which feature houses designed by Royal Barry Wills.

Date: 1937-1938

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

GUSN: 329528

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.041

Scrapbook, 1939-1940

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1939-1940. The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are newspaper clippings, particularly the "Home Building Plans" column in the Boston Evening Transcript, which feature houses designed by Royal Barry Wills. Also present is a newspaper clipping ab...

Date: 1939-1940

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

GUSN: 329529

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.042

Cities and Towns

This series contains photographs of towns and cities throughout Massachusetts. The collection is largely arranged alphabetically by town, with Boston appearing at the end of the series. However, the following exceptions are made: Osterville appears in Box 1, Abington - Bernardston, Chappaquiddick I...

Date: 1985-2002

Collection: Massachusetts Film Office Archives

GUSN: 329530

Ref. Code: CC017.01

Subjects

This series contains photographs of various scenes and landscapes throughout Massachusetts including beaches, museums, roads, bridges, municipal buildings, and state parks, among others. Please contact the Library and Archives for a more detailed box listing.

Date: 1985-2002

Collection: Massachusetts Film Office Archives

GUSN: 329531

Ref. Code: CC017.02

Educational Institutions

This series contains photographs of universities, colleges, and private preparatory schools throughout New England. For a more detailed box listing, please contact the Library and Archives.

Date: 1985-2002

Collection: Massachusetts Film Office Archives

GUSN: 329532

Ref. Code: CC017.03

Shearman, Zepheniah: A True Copy of the Inventory of the Estate of Zephenial Shearman Late of Swansey, 1781

Inventory of estate includes information about clothing, money, household items, and farm animals owned by Zepheniah Shearman at the time of his death in 1781.

Date: 1781

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 329533

Ref. Code: MS029.002.001

Sherman, Caleb: List of Houfehold Furniture turned out by Daniel Sherman and Ebenezer Sherman Executor to the Last Will of Caleb Sherman Given to Hannah Mason, Mary Slade, Sarah Wilbes, and James Wilbes as Agents for his Children, 1828

A last will and testament of Caleb Sherman including a list of household furniture to be bequeathed to family members in 1828.

Date: 1828

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 329534

Ref. Code: MS029.002.002

Scrapbook, 1943-1954

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1943-1954. The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are newspaper clippings on a variety of subjects including the U.S. economy, real estate business, architectural trends, gardens, and Old Sturbridge Village. Clippings of book reviews on architect...

Date: 1943-1954

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

GUSN: 329535

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.043

Scrapbook, undated

Untitled scrapbook containing undated pages taken from books as well as other publications, each depicting a different house design by Royal Barry Wills and his firm Royal Barry Wills Associates. A typewritten table of contents groups the designs into the following categories: Cape Cod, Cape Cod wit...

Date: 1940-1950, undated

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

GUSN: 329536

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.052

Scrapbook, 1951-1952

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1951-1952. The majority of items are newspaper clippings relating to the publication of "Houses Have Funny Bones" in 1951.

Date: 1951-1952

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

GUSN: 329537

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.044

David Bryant architectural drawings of a Boston townhouse, 1845

One watercolor rendering of a Boston townhouse from 1845 on the recto and graphite architectural details and notes on the verso. The edges of the paper are fragile and damaged. Included is a photostatic copy of the drawing with the architect's name intact, though it is no longer.

Date: 1845

Collection: David Bryant architectural drawings of a Boston townhouse, 1845

GUSN: 329538

Ref. Code: AR036

George E. Griffiths house, Wellesley, Mass.

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings of house for George E. Griffiths in Wellesley, Massachusetts (commission #1087) including eight elevations, four plans, two framing plans, and seven details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey, Robert E. Minot, or Richard Wills. Drawings dep...

Date: 1947-1949

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

GUSN: 329541

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1119

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