Historic New England

Town and country homes to fit your budget, rev. ed., by Rudolph A. Matern, Allied House Plans, Inc., 90-04 161st Street, Jamaica, N.Y., 1953

Magazine containing floor plans, descriptions, and illustrations for designs. Text on the front cover reads, "Designs by the country's foremost home architects. Also information on financing, planning, the types of construction and desirable features for your home."

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355748

Ref. Code: EP005.148

The most popular homes in America, American Builder, Chicago, Ill., undated

The magazine issues photographic prints, illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans for designs. Front and back cover illustrations are signed "QUIG."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355773

Ref. Code: EP005.149

New look in homes for 1950 as presented by Aladdin designers in the new Aladdin catalog for 1950, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1950

The details and process that go into making Aladdin houses are described. A mother and daughter enjoy the outdoors in front of their Aladdin home on the front cover. The cover caption reads, "Just like the picture in our Aladdin catalog." Order form is included.

Date: 1950

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355782

Ref. Code: EP005.150

Aladdin homes, catalog no. 46, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1934

Plan book containing house designs with accompanying illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans.

Date: 1934

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355783

Ref. Code: EP005.151

Aladdin homes built in a day, 4th ed., catalog no. 31, Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1919

The house designs have accompanying illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans. A few of the pages fold-out. There is a letterhead and a postcard included. The front cover has Aladdin's lamp and below it the text "Mrs. W. Fuller."

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355784

Ref. Code: EP005.152

Weldless wire chains of quality, catalog C30, The Chain Products Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1919

Chain link types are listed with prices. Pages in the item are overlaid with clippings showing different types of houses. The head-and-shoulders portraits of two unidentified men are on the last page of the item.

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355823

Ref. Code: EP005.153

Calendar, Hume-Newhall Company of Augusta, Augusta, Maine, 1922

The calendar is for April 1922. The business states it can supply plans for the house shown. An illustration for each house is featured with accompanying floor plans on the verso. Text on the item reads, "Put your name on the key to happiness."

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355826

Ref. Code: EP005.154

Exterior view, Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

The front facade of Hancock House can be seen from Beacon Street. Two women stand on the balcony above the porch.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355827

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.0870.002

33 new house designs (including 24 prize winners) submitted in a national architectural competition for all gas-homes, Time, Inc., Rockefeller Center, New York, N.Y., 1938

Plan book containing house designs with accompanying illustrations, cross sections, and floor plans for homes operating using gas. A critique and list of appliances and heating systems is with each design.

Date: 1938

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355829

Ref. Code: EP005.155

Prize plans of the A.G.A. competition with data on gas service and equipment in the home, American Gas Association, Architects' and Builders' Service Committee, New York, N.Y., 1926

The plan book contains data on gas service and appliances to assist architects and builders in house construction with accompanying photographic prints. It also has the winning floor plans of the Prize Competition for Small Houses held in 1926 by the American Gas Association. Text on the back cover...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355831

Ref. Code: EP005.156

The low cost house, Architectural Forum, April 1939, vol. 70, no. 4, Time, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1939

Issue of Architectural Forum magazine discussing topics related to low cost homes, such as plans and designs, construction, labor, land, and financing are described.

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355833

Ref. Code: EP005.157

Suggested small homes of colonial design, Architects' Co-operative Plan Service, Inc., Providence, R.I., undated

Plan book containing house designs with accompanying illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans. Text on the front cover reads, "This portfolio has been especially prepared for your consideration by Architects' Co-operative Plan Service, Inc., 241 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island in conj...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355834

Ref. Code: EP005.158

[Portfolio], Architects' Co-operative Plan Service, Inc., Providence, R.I., 1939-1940

Three sheets from a portfolio containing three house designs with accompanying illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans. The three sheets are: The Hartford, volume I, design 12, the Meriden, volume I, design 17, and a color advertisement for the Nashua.

Date: 1939-1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355835

Ref. Code: EP005.159

Wood Enterprises, Osterville, Mass.

Four black and white and color images of a house for Wood Enterprises in Osterville, Mass. (commissions 2660 and 2664) dated 1987 -1988.

Date: 1987-1988

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

GUSN: 355837

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.WoodEnterprises

Paul Woods house, Chatham, Mass.

Nine black and white and color images of a house for Mr. Paul Woods in Chatham, Mass. (commissions 2678 and 2678-) 1989.

Date: 1989

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

GUSN: 355839

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.WoodsP

C. Patten (builder) homes 1-7

Fourteen images of seven homes designed by Royal Barry Wills Associates and built by C. Patten in Melrose, Mass. Some images taken by photographer Arthur C. Haskell. No images are dated. C. Patten built several homes in Melrose, Mass. Please see commissions 346, 363, 366, 372, 376, 378, 384, 385,...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 355852

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.PattenC

J. Wills house, Wellesley, Mass.

Four black and white and color images for a house for Mr. J. Wills in Wellesley, Mass. (unknown commission) undated. Photographs taken by Alex Beaty.

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

GUSN: 355870

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.WillsJ

1953 building supply catalogue, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1953

Catalog contains illustrations of items, such as poultry houses, for sale by L. C. Andrew. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring, masonry hardware, and kitchen cabinets. The catalog has an order form.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355871

Ref. Code: EP005.160

1944 building supply catalogue, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1944

Catalog contains illustrations of items, such as poultry houses, for sale by L. C. Andrew. The letter inside the front cover describes war time conditions. Customers are not restricted on the amount of material they can purchase for home repairs. Farmers are urged to cut their timber now. The busine...

Date: 1944

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355872

Ref. Code: EP005.161

1948 building supply catalogue, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1948

The catalog has illustrations and floor plans for houses, cottages, and farm buildings. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring, and masonry hardware. Text at the top of the cover reads "L.C. Andrew's 1948 building values." The catalog has an order form...

Date: 1948

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355873

Ref. Code: EP005.162

Homes under $8500, Architectural Plan Service, Inc., Jamaica, N.Y., 1952

The 18 designs have extensive descriptions, illustrations, and floor plans for houses designed by architect Samuel Paul. The plan book covers site and builder considerations, cost saving materials and methods, and how to obtain the blueprints. The lower left corner of the front cover has text which ...

Date: 1952

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355876

Ref. Code: EP005.163

Small homes of character: fifty small home designs selected to meet the requirements of the home builder of average means, Architectural House Planning Service Co., Philadelphia, Pa., undated

The plan book contains illustrations, descriptions, and floor plans.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355878

Ref. Code: EP005.164

American motohomes: the prefabricated houses that come complete with food in the kitchen, by Sarah Delano Roosevelt, catalogue no. 1, American Houses, Inc., affiliated with Houses, Inc., 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1935 April 1

The house features are described in the plan book. Six sheets in the back have illustration and floor plans.

Date: 1935

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355880

Ref. Code: EP005.165

Aladdin Houses built in a day, catalog no. 24, spring 1913, North American Construction Company, Bay City, Mich., 1913

Dimensions, photographic prints, illustrations, and floor plans are provided for customers in the plan book. The front cover illustration caption is "Home" and shows a father and son approaching the gate to their house. The mother stands in the house doorway.

Date: 1913

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355881

Ref. Code: EP005.166

1956 building supply catalogue, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1956

The catalog advertises house designs. Each design includes floor plans, an illustration, and information on dimensions, pricing, and building materials. Building materials described include finished lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring, and masonry hardware.

Date: 1956

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355882

Ref. Code: EP005.167

1958 building supply catalogue, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1958

The catalog advertises house designs. Each design includes floor plans, an illustration, and information on dimensions, pricing, and building materials. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring, and masonry hardware.

Date: 1958

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355883

Ref. Code: EP005.168

1966 building materials catalog, 50th anniversary, L. C. Andrew, South Windham, Maine, 1966

The catalog advertises house designs. Each design includes floor plans, an illustration, and information on dimensions, pricing, and building materials. Building materials described include finish lumber, paint, windows, shingles, flooring and masonry hardware. The business sells prefabricated log c...

Date: 1966

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355884

Ref. Code: EP005.169

Exterior view, Hancock House, Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

The Hancocl House can be seen from Beacon Street through the trees and shrubs. Part of the house on the left can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 355885

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.0870.003

Steel makes the home, American Iron and Steel Institute, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

The advantages of using steel in house construction are described for potential customers. Includes photographic prints and illustrations throughout.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355887

Ref. Code: EP005.170

Seven-and-eight room face brick bungalow and small house plans, American Face Brick Association, Chicago, Ill., 1922

The house designs have interchangeable floor plans. Each design has a detailed description, illustration, and floor plans.

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355888

Ref. Code: EP005.171

Three-and-four room face brick bungalow and small house plans, 3rd ed., American Face Brick Association, Chicago, Ill., 1925

The house designs have interchangeable floor plans. Each design has a detailed description, illustration, and floor plans.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355889

Ref. Code: EP005.172

Aladdin homes, catalog no. 33, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1921

The plan book has photographic prints, illustrations, and floor plans for the prefabricated houses. Text on the front cover reads, "Aladdin Homes presented to Mrs. Wm. Fuller." A little girl picks flower in the title page illustration.

Date: 1921

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355890

Ref. Code: EP005.173

Aladdin homes "built in a day," catalog no. 32, The Aladdin Company, Bay City, Mich., 1919

The plan book has photographic prints, illustrations, and floor plans for the prefabricated houses. An Aladdin figure is shown on the front cover, reading: "Aladdin Readi-Cut Houses sold by the Golden Rule." Text on the back cover reads, "Presented to D.R. Smith." Below the indexes, inside the back ...

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355891

Ref. Code: EP005.174

David Perini house, Dover, Mass.

two black and white and two color images of the David Perini house in Dover, Massachusetts (commission #2425)

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 355892

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.PeriniD

New ideas for building your home from Better Homes & Gardens, 1939 ed., edited by John Normile, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1939

Text on the front cover reads, "Better Homes & Gardens book of selected home plans 1939 edition. 100 selected homes with photographic prints and plans, financing your home, building your home." There is a Bildcost gardened-home plan section and articles on building materials. There is a glossary of ...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355894

Ref. Code: EP005.175

New ideas for modernizing your home: renewing, remodeling, redecorating, refurnishing, Better Homes & Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa, 1933

Advice and suggestions for home remodeling projects is provided. Text on the front cover reads, "From Better Homes & Gardens' Household and Home-Building Service Bureau."

Date: 1933

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355895

Ref. Code: EP005.176

Help for the man who wants to build: a group of selected plans for small homes, vol. 2, The Berkshire Evening Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass., 1921-1928

The book covers financing, building costs, and building materials. Includes floor plans and illustrations of house designs. Text in the publication reads "Edited by Maurice I. Flagg and Robert Taylor Jones for The Architects' Small House Service Bureau of The United States, Inc."

Date: 1921-1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355896

Ref. Code: EP005.177

The book of homes: help for the man who wants to build, edited by P. Irving Schwarz, Boston Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1924

Plan book containing illustrations, prices, and floor plans for house designs. Text inside the item reads, "Edited and designed by P. Irving Schwarz." Text on the front cover reads, "Published by the Boston Herald-Traveler."

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355927

Ref. Code: EP005.178

Home designs, Better Homes & Gardens, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 1965

Issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Text on the front cover reads, "Over 90 architect-designed homes, built for real families." The designs have dimensions, photographic prints, and floor plans.

Date: 1965

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355928

Ref. Code: EP005.179

Distinguished houses of moderate cost, 1st ed., edited by Raymond T. B. Hand, Robert M. McBride & Company, New York, N.Y., 1936

Thirty-five houses are profiled with descriptions, floor plans, and photographic prints.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355931

Ref. Code: EP005.180

[Portfolio], Acorn Structures, Inc., P.O. Box 1445, Concord, Mass., 1991

Portfolio of materials related to Acorn Structures, Inc. Acorn designs custom houses for clients with panelized and precut materials, windows, doors, roofing, siding, exterior and interior trim, and cabinetry. Includes brochures and catalogs containing floor plans, illustrations of designs, prices, ...

Date: 1991

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 355933

Ref. Code: EP005.181