Historic New England

Samuel Ayres house, Cohasset, Mass.

Six architectural drawings consisting of plans, details, and renderings for Mr. Samuel Ayres of Cohasset, Mass. (unnumbered commission), dated 1959. Some drawings are signed by Richard Wills.

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 353868

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Samuel Ayres

Walter R. Amesbury house, Duxbury, Mass.

Seven architectural drawings consisting of plans, preliminary sketches, plot plans, and renderings for Mr. Walter R. Amesbury of of Duxbury, Mass. (unnumbered commission), dated 1959. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills.

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 353869

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Walter Amesbury

Bourne on Cape Cod Massachusetts

1 brochure

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 353882

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.030

Massachusetts - Salem

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353884

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1020

Perspective View [of the Salem Willows Pavilion]

This handsome perspective rendering depicting the Salem Willows Pavilion, in Salem, Massachusetts, shows a two-story stick-style building at the harbor's edge, with two observation towers and a dormer. In the foreground a trolley full of passengers approaches. A sign on the side of the trolley reads...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353886

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1020.001

First Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a first floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353887

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.004

Second Floor Plan (Existing) House on Washington Street. Norwich, Connecticut

This is a second floor plan of an existing house, built for Alfred Aiken, Esq., on Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut. It was created by Heathcote M. Woolsey Archts in September 10th, 1937.

Date: 09/10/1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353889

Ref. Code: AR001.USCT.1950.005

Red Roof guestbook, 1902-1912

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1902-1912

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353903

Ref. Code: MS061.01

Red Roof guestbook, 1913-1930

1 visitor book : signatures, photographs

Date: 1913-1930

Collection: A. Piatt Andrew guest books and photograph albums, 1902-1930, Gloucester, Mass.

GUSN: 353904

Ref. Code: MS061.02

Usen house

File part

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

GUSN: 353905

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2801

South Elevation of the Brae Burn Country Club, Newton, Mass., circa 1905

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the club house at Bare Burn Country Club in Newton, Mass, drawn in the Neoclassical Style. The building appears to be brick, and is surrounded with trees. The perspective drawing looks like as thought it is in the spring/ summer season. The drawing is dated ...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353912

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0800.003

The Chancel of Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass., 1937

This colored, perspective drawing depicts the chancel of Trinity Church on Copley Square in Back Bay, Boston, Mass. This drawing was a prize winning competition drawing for the Trinity Church chancel, by Maginnis & Walsh Architects in May 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353913

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.011

Ortho lawn & garden book, Chevron Chemical Company, Ortho Division, 200 Bush Street, San Francisco, California

The table of contents is headed "Let's talk about gardening in the north." Guidance is provided for gardening which utilizes Chevron spraying products.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353916

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.197

Cinder Block house exhibition

11 Black and white photographs of the Royal Barry Wills designed Cinder Block house that was erected in the Boston Garden for an exhibition of houses by local architectects. Photographs were taken by Arthur C. Haskell - architectural photographer

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 353919

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.CinderBlock

The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass., undated

Thompson and Thompson photograph of The Highlands Bathing Beach, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Negative #1269

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353920

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0040.006

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Black and white photograph of Macy's in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard 17 September 1918 Back of image No. 67 Series A By Baldwin Cooldige Recd. 17 Sept 1918 From " " 4567 Subject Coll(?)je City Martha's Vineyard (in 1926, Magnolia Restaurant, and has been for 5 yrs or more)

Date: 1918

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 353921

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2200.0010.007

Wood floors, rev. ed., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C.

Practical advice on constructing a wood floor, selecting the grade and size of lumber pieces and laying and finishing the floor are provided. The back cover has text which reads "A.I.A. File No. 19 e9."

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353922

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.028

Dual design of an early American gambrel, studio/garage, residence, double duty configuration and structural details, design 980, Eli Townsend & Son, P.O. Box 6, Saugatuck Sta, Westport, Connecticut

The item has sheets 1, 12, 15 of a 15 sheet item stapled together. Sheet 12 has the structural and trim details. Sheet 15 has the framing plans and stair details.

Date: 1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353923

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.212

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 121, lot 50' x 100', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, sun dial, and salad garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353925

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.020

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 122, lot 60' x 150', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a lily pool, garden seat, and vegetable and cut flower garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353926

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.021

Unidentified Royal Barry Wills Associates built homes

Photographs of unidentified Royal Barry Wills Associates built homes

Date: 1926-2013

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

GUSN: 353927

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.unidentified houses

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 123, lot 75' x 150', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, service lawn, and garden bench.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353928

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.022

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 124, lot 50' x 100', designed for north central states, A.D. Taylor, Cleveland, Ohio, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the lower Great Lakes region." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool and bird bath.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353929

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.023

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 126, lot sizes from 50' x 25' to 25' x 15', designed for all season bloom, Romaine B. Ware, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. The sheet has a planting list, a plan view and illustrated details. The plan includes a pool, bird bath, terrace, sundial, and arbor.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353930

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.024

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 127, lot 50' x 140', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pool, garden seat, and rock garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353931

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.025

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 128, lot 50' x 150', designed for the southern states, R.J. Pearse, Birmingham, Alabama, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Designed for the south central states." There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353933

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.026

Massachusetts - Attleborough

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353934

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140

Bird's-Eye View of Attleborough, Massachusetts, 1891

This is a reproduction of bird's eye view map of Attleborough, Massachusetts, created by O.H. Bailey & Co., and Lithoraphers & Publishers in 1891. This map was reprinted for the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum by the E.R. Butler & Co. Research Library, 2019. Scanning by Joseph Merritt & Co.. Restor...

Date: 1891-2019

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353935

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0140.001

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 129, lot 100' x 225', designed for the southern states, E.S. Draper, Charlotte, North Carolina, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. There is a planting list, a plan view, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a pergola, sundial, and play yard or vegetable garden.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353936

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.027

Wellesley Historical Society, Wellesley, Mass.

11 architectural drawings for Wellesley Historical Society. (commission #2148). Some drawings are signed by Gordon Kunz.

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 353939

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2148

Country Living house, unknown location

66 architectural drawings for a Country Living house in an unknown location. Some drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills and Hood.

Date: 1987-1988

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

GUSN: 353940

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Country Living house

Set of drawings, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a set of Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1916, Coolidge and Carlson Architects with a focus on Number 12 and 15.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353941

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012

Plan of Basement, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a plan of basement of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-1.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353942

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.001

Acton Office Building, Acton, Mass.

16 architectural drawings for an office building in Acton, Mass. (no commission #) some drawings are dated and signed by N. Parker.

Date: 1982

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

GUSN: 353944

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.Acton Office Building

Family Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1939-1980

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353947

Ref. Code: PC071.02.13

School Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1987-1996

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353948

Ref. Code: PC071.02.14

Church Ephemera

1 folder

Date: 1957-1983

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353949

Ref. Code: PC071.02.15

P.R.I.D.E. Employment Opportunities Through Rehabilitation

1 folder

Date: 1969-1989

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353950

Ref. Code: PC071.02.16

Invitations and Menus

1 folder - 2 items

Date: 2000-2011

Collection: Desroches family photographic collection

GUSN: 353951

Ref. Code: PC071.02.17

Plan of First Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of first floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-2.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353952

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.002

Plan of Second Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of second floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-3.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353953

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.003

Plan of Third Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of third floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-4.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353954

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.004

Plan of Fourth Floor, Houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916.

This is a reproduction plan of fourth floor of houses for the Embankment Trust, Boston, Masschusetts, created by Coolidge & Carlson Architects and built by Hoggson Brothers Contracting Designers. Com No. 397. Sheet No. 4-5.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353955

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.012.005

Basement floor plan, circa 1870

Basement floor plan completed using ink and watercolor on starch-coated linen. Designed by architectural firm Snell and Gregerson circa 1870. Blind stamped: ""To be returned to / George Snell / & James R. Gregerson."

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353957

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0300.003.06

No. 1, basement floor plan, circa 1870

Basement floor plan completed using ink on starch-coated linen. Designed by architectural firm Snell and Gregerson circa 1870.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353959

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0300.003.01

Change of porch from original design, circa 1870

Architectural drawing depicting changes made to porch design completed using ink on starch-coated linen. Designed by George Snell of Snell and Gregerson circa 1870.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353960

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0300.003.07