Historic New England

Edward A. Adey house, New Orleans, La.

4 plans, 4 elevations, 20 detail drawings, 1 cross section and two framing plans for a house for Mr. Thurber in New Orleans, Louisiana (commission #498). Drawings are undated & unsigned. *Note - There is one drawing with the name Lt. Edward A. Adey III referenced. This name was not on the bin...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332308

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.498

Angelo Zappala house,Lawrence, Mass.

6 plans, 9 elevations, 2 detail drawings, 3 plot plans, 47 preliminary sketches, 1 rendering for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Zappala in Lawrence, Massachusetts (Commission #1953). Some drawings are dated. Some drawings are initialed or signed by Merton Barrows or John Howard. Two-level Cape...

Date: 1963-1964

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

GUSN: 332309

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1953

J. K. Lilly house, West Falmouth, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 29 detail drawings, 1 plot plan of a house for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lilly III in West Falmouth, Massachusetts (Commission #1674). All drawings are dated and signed by Merton Barrows, Ken Duprey, Warren Rhoter, and C.A.E. Two-story Colonial Revival with a four car garage, w...

Date: 1952-1958

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

GUSN: 332311

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1674

Wallace Murray house, Dedham, Mass.

five plans, two elevations, six details, one plot plans with a cross section, of alterations and additions to a house for Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Murray in Dedham, Massachusetts. Plans are dated and signed by David Guild Dethlefs. Alterations and additions to an existing house (commission 1770).

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 332313

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1847

Pual Gates house, Dedham, Mass.

two plans, one elevation, two deteail drawings, and one cross section of a house for Dr. Paul Gates in Dedham, Massachusetts (commission # 1770). All drawings are dated and signed by David Guild Dethlefs Alterations and additions to an existing house (see commission 1847)

Date: 1959-1960

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

GUSN: 332315

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1770

Catalog, the Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries Inc., New Haven, Connecticut

The catalog has trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs and vines. Text on the back cover reads "The pioneer landcape nurseries of New England 1923."

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332325

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.152

New ideas in home landscaping for 1927, Little Tree Farms, landscaping and forestry, Little Tree Farms American Forestry Company, Pleasant Street, Framingham Centre, Mass.

Trees, shrubs and flowering shrubs are described for enhancing home properties. An order form and a planting guide are attached inside the back cover.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332326

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.153

Power vs. drudgery or the advantages of using Gravely power equipment on your lawn, garden and field, Gravely Motor Plow and Cultivator Company, manufacturers, Dunbar, West Virginia

The business sells small tractors that perform multiple tasks with different attachments. There is a loose price list and brochure on a budget payment plan. Gravely New England, Inc. is located at 55 Hall Street, Brockton, Mass.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332328

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.010

Catalog 1941, Burgess Seed and Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan

The business sells seeds, bulbs and plants for customers planting vegetable and flower gardens. There is a loose order form and business envelope.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332330

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.154

Breck's, everything for farm, garden & lawn, 1928, Breck's, 85 State Street, Boston & Lexington, Mass.

The business sells grass and vegetable seeds, plants, flowers and tools and equipment for gardening and farming work. A tipped in sheet announces that Breck has purchased the Ames Agricultural Implement Company located at 22 Merchants Row, Boston. Ames will become part of the Breck operations at 85...

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332331

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.155

Architectural & decorative sheet metal ornaments, catalog #7474, 1st ed., by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

The catalog has balusters, capitals, conductor fittings, mouldings, lighting fixtures, medallions and many other decoration and ornaments. Copyright is given as "1971" on the last page.

Date: 1973

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332332

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.019

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

5 plans, 7 elevations, 1 detail drawing, 1 plot plans, and cross section for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165.1). Drawings are dated and signed by Warren Rohter. Alterations and additions to an existing histo...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332334

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165.1

Let us beautify your home, T.J. King Co., seedsmen, Richmond, Virginia

The business will send seed packets to home owners to grow wild flower beds. There is a form on the verso to complete. A silver-plated cup is offered as an incentive.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332338

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.007

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

5 detail drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165.2). Drawings are dated and some are signed by N. Parker. Alterations and additions to an existing house The Curtis Publishing Co. Philadelphia, PA. H...

Date: 1987-1989

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

GUSN: 332339

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165.2

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

1 plan, 2 elevations, 1 detail drawing, 1 plot plan, 1 cross section for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165-A). Drawings are dated and some are signed by Richard Wills. Alterations and additions to an existing ...

Date: 1992-1993

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

GUSN: 332340

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165-A

George H. Strong house, Locust, N.J.

2 plans (plot and elevation included), 1 elevations, and 1 detail drawing for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Strong in Locust, New Jersey (commission #2165-A2). Drawings are dated. Alterations and additions to an existing house The Curtis Publishing ...

Date: 2001

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

GUSN: 332341

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2165-A2

Sunday Herald Traveller house, Boston, Mass.

2 plans, 3 elevations, and 5 detail drawings for a house for the Sunday Herald Traveller in Boston, Massachusetts(commission #2175). Drawings are dated and singned by B.W.. One-story ranch with a covered porch. House has 3 bedrooms, two baths, a living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen.

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332342

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2175

Robert Conroy house, Boxford, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 1 cross section, and 3 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conroy in Boxford, Massachusetts (commission #2172). Drawings are singned by R.D., and G.E.R. Two-story Colonial Revival, 2 car, salt box garage, a red cedar shingle roof, a shingle, rough sawn...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332344

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2172

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

3 plans and 3 elevations for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfor (develper) (commission #2081). Drawings are singned by D.H.M. Two-story extended Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof, shingle, flush board, and clapboard exterior. House has a 2 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living roo...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332346

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2081

Horticultural exhibition and garden and flower show at a Century of Progress International Exposition, May 27th to November 1st, 1933, operated in cooperation with the horticultural industry by Horticultural Exhibitions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Fair visitors can see a variety of diorama and garden presentations in the exhibit hall and grounds on Northerly Island. Committee members and patrons are listed and there are advertisements. Text on the added title page reads "Horticulture a Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Il...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332348

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.156

Myrtle A. Stuntzner house, Westwood, Mass.

2 plans and 3 elevations, 8 detail drawings, 1 cross section, and 3 plot plans for a house for Miss Myrtle A. Stuntzner in Westwood, Massachusetts (commission #2020). Drawings are singned by Frederick Crombie, S.C., R.S.J., Darling D.M. One-story ranch house with a wood shingle roof and a verti...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 332349

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2020

Robert B. Stewart house, Orleans, Mass.

5 plans, 3 elevations, 11 detail drawings, 3 plot plans, 3 preliminary sketches, and 1 rendering for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Stewart in Orleans, Massachusetts (commission #2104). One floor Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof, a shingle, flush board, and clapboard exterior. H...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332351

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2104

Frank Bose house, Winchester, Mass.

Folder 3 contains extremely fragile drawings. Several are badly torn and some are disintegrating. 3 plans, 6 elevations, 25 detail drawings, 2 framing plans, and 3 cross sections of a house for Mr. Frank Bose in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission 290). Some drawings are dated and some are in...

Date: 1931

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

GUSN: 332357

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.290

Charles B. Wills house (builder), Lynnfield, Mass.

11 architectural drawings of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills in Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission #2019). Some drawings are dated and some are initialed by Darling Two-floor house with a two car garage, a red cedar roof, white cedar shingles and a red cedar siding exterior. House has a livi...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 332358

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2019

Massachusetts - Worcester

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332360

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.040

Worcester Power Plant Facility

One black and white photograph depicting a bird's-eye-view of the Worcester County Power Plant in Worcester, Mass. and environs. Photograph is undated.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332361

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.040.001

Charles B. Wills (builder) Lot #3 house, Lynnfield, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 26 preliminary sketches of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in Lynnfield, Massachusetts (commission 1974.1). Some drawings are initialed by S.C. Two-story house with a two car garage, an asphalt roof, white cedar shingles and a flush board exterior. House has a ...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332362

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1974.1

Charles B. Wills (builder) house, New Seabury, Mass.

2 plans, 4 elevations, 1 preliminary sketch of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in New Seabury, Massachusetts (commission 2008). Some drawings are initialed by S.C. Two-story house with a two car garage, a wood shingle roof, a rough sawn board and batten exterior. House has a living r...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332364

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2008

Charles B. Wills (builder) Lot #44 house, unknown location

8 preliminary sketches of a house for Mr. Charles B. Wills (builder) in an unknown location (commission Lot #44). No drawings are signed or dated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332366

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Lot #44

Lewis Emmerich house, Cohasset, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 1 detail drawing, and 1 cross section for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Emmerich in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #2164). Drawings are dated and signed by R.D.. Two-story Colonial Revival, salt box house with a 2 car garage. House has red cedar shingle roof with a ...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332368

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2164

William T. Epstein house, Winhall. Vt.

2 plans and 4 elevations for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William T. Epstein (commission #2163). Drawings are dated and signed by R.D. 1 floor modern house. House has a red cedar shingle roof and a rough sawn exterior. House has a family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms,...

Date: 1970

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

GUSN: 332369

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2163-A

Horticultural exhibition and garden and flower show at a Century of Progress International Exposition, May 26th to November 1st, 1934, owned and operated by The Society of American Florists & Ornamental Horticulturists, published by Horticultural Souvenir Book Publishers, Chicago, Illinois

The item has photographs and articles on gardening and flowers. Committee members associated with the exhibition are listed and there are advertisements throughout the book. Text on the added title page reads "Horticulture and floriculture at a Century of Progress International Exhibition, 1934, Chi...

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332372

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.157

George Ferguson house, Sherborn, Mass.

2 plans, 2 elevations, 8 preliminary sketches, 2 electrical plans, 4 plot plans and one cross section for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson (commission #2170). Drawings are dated and signed by R.D. Original blue prints for the original house are by E...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332376

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2170

Edric A. Weld Revocable Trust family papers

This series contains two linear feet of record cartons, containing correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, blueprints, albums, and ephemera largely relating to the Edric A. Weld family group of the Weld-Appleton Family. There is additional material related to the Brewer and Amory families present....

Date: 1782-1973

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 332379

Ref. Code: MS005.05

M. J. Stierstorfer Jr. house, Stone Harbor, N.J.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 3 preliminary sketches, and 4 detail drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Steirstorfer Jr. in Stone Harbor, New Jersey (commission #2182). Drawings are dated and singned by Richard Wills and G.E.R. One and a 1/2 -story ranch with a terrace. House has 3 bedrooms, tw...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332380

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2182

John Corcoran house, Boston, Mass

3 plans, 3 elevations, 1 preliminary sketch, and 2 framing plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John Corcoran in Boston, Massachusetts (commission 2009). Drawings are initialed by S.C. and none are dated. Two-story Colonial Revival house with an asphalt roof, and a red cedar clapboard exterior. H...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332384

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2009

Dennis M. Burns house, Dover, N.H.

3 plans and 3 elevations, 1 cross section, and 1 plot plan for a house for Mr. Dennis M. Burns in Dover, New Hampshire (commission #2069). Drawings are singned by D.T.G. and only one drawing is dated Two-story Colonial Revival house with a 2 car garage, an asphalt shingle roof and a white cedar...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332386

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2069

Lowell

1 acetate negative

Date: 1933

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 332388

Ref. Code: PC053.02.04.026

John H. Campbell house, Hardwick, Mass.

4 plans and 7 elevations, 1 cross section, 2 electrical plans, 2 heating plans, 10 preliminary sketches, and 2 plot plan for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John H. Campbell in Hardwick, Massachusetts (commission #2077). Drawings are singned by D.H.M., Richard Wills, and R.S.B. and some drawings are dated...

Date: 1966-1967

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

GUSN: 332389

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2077

Gordon Winslow house, Southport, Maine

2 plans, 2 elevations, 5 preliminary sketches, and 1 plot plan for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Winslow in Southport, Maine (commission #2183). Drawings are dated and singned by G.H.M. One-story extended Cape Cod house with a storage area, hobby room, shop area, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a living ...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332391

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2183

Edward Bernat house, Weston, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 10 detail drawings, 5 plot plans, and 8 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bernat in Weston, Mass. (commission #2145). Drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey, John Howard, and Warren Rohter Two-story Colonial Revival house with a 2 car garage. H...

Date: 1967-1969

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

GUSN: 332393

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2145

Frank Gould house, Eastham, Mass.

2 plans, 3 elevations, and 19 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould in Eastham, Massachusetts (commission #2179). Some drawings are signed and dated One-story Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof with a white cedar shingle exterior. House has storage area, 3 bedr...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332395

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2179

First Parish of Westwood - United Church, Westwood, Mass.

7 plans, 1 cross section, 5 preliminary sketches, and 2 elevations for alterations and additions to First Parish of Westwood - United Church in Westwood, Massachusetts (commission #2085). Drawings are singned by Joyce, and M.S.B. Proposed alterations and additions to an existing church

Date: 1965-1967

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

GUSN: 332397

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2085

Maine - Liberty

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332399

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1615

Maine - Liberty - Octagonal Post Office

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 332400

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USME.1615.0010

I. Alan Balfour (developer) House, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

13 preliminary sketches for a home for Mr. I. Alan Balfour (developer) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission # unnumbered 2).

Date: 1964-1965

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

GUSN: 332401

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.unnumbered.002

Cliff Woods house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

1 elevation and 1 detail of a house for Mr. Cliff Woods in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission # 1796-A). 1 drawing is dated and signed. Partial commission

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 332403

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1796-A

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Portland, Maine

3 plans and 3 elevations, and 1 preliminary sketch for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfour (developer) in Portland, Maine (commission #2034). No drawings are signed or dated. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a asphalt shingle roof and a flush board and clapboard exterior. House has 4 bedrooms,...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332405

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2034

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

2 plans and 3 elevations, 1 rendering, 4 detail drawings, and 30 preliminary sketch for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfour (developer) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #2043). A few drawings are dated and some are signed by Richard Wills, S.C., and R.S.J. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 332407

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2043

Allan I. Glazin house, Lincoln, N.H.

4 plans and 4 elevations, 1 cross section, 1 electrical plan, 3 detail drawings, and 1 plot plan for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Allan I. Glazin in Lincoln, Massachusetts. (commission #2068). Most drawings are singned by R.T.S. and most drawings are dated One-story ranch house with a 3 car garage,...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332413

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2068

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