Historic New England

Webber's money saving catalog of building materials, Webber Lumber & Supply Co., Fitchburg, Mass., 1941

Trade catalog for building materials aimed for home dwellings. Most products have prices, dimensions, descriptions, and illustrations.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360771

Ref. Code: EP005.588

1926 Herald-Traveler book of homes, Boston Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1926

Trade catalog contains articles and illustrations detailing home renovation tips and advocating for certain design choices to make the home more appealing. Topics such as spray painting the house, improving the pipe systems throughout the house, and basic techniques for proper home maintenance are d...

Date: 1926

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360772

Ref. Code: EP005.589

The book of homes: help for the man who wants to build, Boston Herald-Traveler, Boston, Mass., 1924

Plan book of house designs published by the Boston Herald-Traveler. The first portion of the plan book provides articles discussing topics of construction, maintenance, and decoration. The house designs in the latter portion of the plan book contains the house designs. Each design is accompanied by ...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360773

Ref. Code: EP005.590

Old homes made new, vol. 2, Charles C. Kellog and Sons Co., Utica, N.Y., 1925

Periodical contains photographic prints of homes before and after renovations have been made. There are flaps that overlap photographs of the home before the renovation, and readers can flip back and forth between the two.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360775

Ref. Code: EP005.591

Be it ever so humble, National Kellastone Company, Chicago, Ill., undated

Brochure advertising Kellastone stucco. Portions of the brochure showcase the changes to a house after utilizing Kellastone stucco over other materials. Published by the National Kellastone Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360777

Ref. Code: EP005.592

For your garage at home, Lupton Steel Windows, 2631 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich., undated

Brochure advertising Lupton Steel Windows, in which the company showcases how the window was utilized in different garages. The company emphasizes security, ease of installation, and aesthetic.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360779

Ref. Code: EP005.593

New rooms within old walls, Beaver Board Company, Buffalo, N.Y., 1918

Brochure advertising the Beaver Boards Company. When unfolded, the brochure showcases the numerous uses and improvements the beaver boards provide, including before-and-after cross sections of a house using the boards and a house that doesn't use the boards.

Date: 1918

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360781

Ref. Code: EP005.594

Practical one and two car garages that will save you money, Morgan Company, Oshkosh, Wis., undated

Trade catalog showcasing wooden Morgan products used as building materials for garages. On the back of the pamphlet pages are design listings for garages, with each listing including an illustration, a floor plan, and specifications for different structural elements of the garage.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360782

Ref. Code: EP005.595

This is the house that Sloane built, W. & J. Sloane, 575 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., undated

Plan book for a single house design. The plan book takes the reader through one room at a time, usually with a photographic print of the interior, a description of what makes the layout unique, and a price list for all the furniture decorations.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360783

Ref. Code: EP005.596

Wakefield garages, Wakefield Garage Mfg. Co., Inc., Wakefield, Mass., circa 1924

Plan book for garage designs. Each design showcases foundation plans, photographic prints of the completed design, and some articles describing the construction process.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360785

Ref. Code: EP005.597

The small home of tomorrow, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1945

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360788

Ref. Code: EP005.598

The small home of tomorrow, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1945

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360789

Ref. Code: EP005.599

New homes for today, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1946

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360790

Ref. Code: EP005.600

For home lovers, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., 1929

Plan book of house designs published by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360791

Ref. Code: EP005.601

Pacific's book of homes: a notable exhibition of California architecture, catalog no. 25, Pacific Ready-Cut Homes, Inc., 1330 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Calif., 1925

Plan book of house designs published by Pacific Ready-Cut Homes, Inc. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360793

Ref. Code: EP005.602

Popular Mechanics' famous concrete block house, by James R. Ward, Popular Mechanics Press, 200 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Ill., 1949

Plan book laid out as a narrative, describing the process and benefits of using concrete to build a modern home. Throughout are photographs detailing the process, floor plans and illustrations of the design's evolution, and descriptions of the benefits of concrete.

Date: 1949

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360794

Ref. Code: EP005.603

Plans for concrete houses, 3rd ed., Portland Cement Association, 1925

Plan book for concrete house designs published by the Portland Cement Association. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360795

Ref. Code: EP005.604

A portfolio of American home designs, Home Designers Guild, Inc., 260 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book of house designs published by the Home Designers Guild, Inc. Each house design comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, a floor plan, a design number, dimensions, and a description of the house's unique features.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360797

Ref. Code: EP005.605

Architectural designs, The Frank Meline Company, Los Angeles, Calif., undated

Plan book of architectural designs published by The Frank Meline Company. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, different elevation views, and the name of the architect at the bottom of the page.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360799

Ref. Code: EP005.606

Faulkes house, Lynnfield, Mass.

Four black and white photographs of the Faulkes house in Lynnfield, Mass., taken by Lisanti, Inc.

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

GUSN: 360421

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.Faulkes

Capp-Homes: custom built to your specifications, M. Capp Manufacturing Company, 1143 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minn., 1954

Plan book of house designs published by M. Capp Manufacturing Company. Each listing comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, and the list of the design's unique qualities. The back of the catalog has an order form and some articles regarding home construction.

Date: 1954

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360424

Ref. Code: EP005.504

.01 linear feet (1 folder containing 2 black and white prints

Two black and white prints of the Felton house in Melrose, Mass. taken by Arthur C. Haskell

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

GUSN: 360423

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.Felton

The new book of Celotex homes: 20 architect-designed homes of moderate cost, Celotex Corporation, 120 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book of house designs published by Celotex Corporation. Each listing comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, dimensions for different plans, house design numbers, and a list of unique features. The back of the catalog contains articles endorsing Celotex housing products...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360426

Ref. Code: EP005.505

William Finard house, Weston, Mass.

Six black and white and four color prints for a house for Mr. William Finard in Weston, Mass. (commission 2637). Photographs by Douglas Gilbert

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

GUSN: 360425

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.FinardW

Essex Developement Corp, Danvers, Mass

Five black and white prints of renderings by Charles H. and Frederick Ward Crombie for the Essex Development Corp. in Danvers, Mass.

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

GUSN: 360428

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EssexDev

Bungalows, The Bungalow Co., Inc., 306 James Street, Seattle, Wash., undated

Plan book of bungalow designs published by The Bungalow Co, Inc. Each listing covers a two-page spread. One page includes a photographic print of the completed design and the opposite page contains the floor plans, the price of the materials and plans, and a brief description of the unique qualities...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360429

Ref. Code: EP005.506

The cream of a thousand plans, Jens C. Petersen, architect, State Bank Building, Traverse City, Mich., undated

Plan book of house designs designed and published by architect Jens C. Petersen. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, a design number, design name, cost of the plans and construction, and a description of the design's unique features.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360431

Ref. Code: EP005.507

The building of the City Beautiful, Jens C. Petersen, architect, State Bank Building, Traverse City, Mich., 1908

Plan book of house designs designed and published by architect Jens C. Petersen. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, a design number, design name, cost of the plans and construction, and a description of the design's unique features. Pages opposite offer desi...

Date: 1908

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360432

Ref. Code: EP005.508

My architect, Raney & Dumas, architects, Kansas City, Mo., 1915

Plan book of house designs designed and published by architectural firm Raney & Dumas. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design, floor plans, a design name, cost of the plans and construction, and a description of the design's unique features. The back of the plan book provides...

Date: 1915

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360434

Ref. Code: EP005.509

Modern rural homes, National Architects Union, 927 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., undated

Plan book of rural house designs published by the National Architects Union. Each design covers a two-page spread. One page features a detailed illustration of the completed house, captioned with the design number and the estimated construction cost. The second page describes unique features of the ...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360436

Ref. Code: EP005.510

[Plan book], catalog no. 4, Tumwater Lumber Mills Co., Inc., Tumwater, Wash., 1924

Plan book of house designs published by Tumwater Lumber Mills Co., Inc. Design listings are accompanied by illustrations of the completed designs, floor plans, design numbers, and specifications for numerous architectural aspects (foundation, walls, roof, etc.). There is a price list insert.

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360438

Ref. Code: EP005.511

Home plans, 6th ed., T. M. Phifer Plan Service, 2817 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, S.C., undated

Plan book of house designs published by T. M. Phifer Plan Service. Each house plan comes with an illustration of the completed design as seen from the street, a plan number, dimensions of the house, floor plans, and a brief description of the plan's unique features. There are also inserts, including...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360440

Ref. Code: EP005.512

Primer of designs, I. P. Hicks, architect, Omaha, Neb., undated

This small plan book contains listings for small house designs. Each listing is accompanied by an illustration, a design number, construction and plan costs, and a small list of features unique to the design. Published by architect I. P. Hicks.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360442

Ref. Code: EP005.513

View of the House from the North, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1914

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360443

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.151

Street View of the House, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360444

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.152

East Exterior View, Boardman House, Saugus, Mass., 1915

1 photograph

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 360445

Ref. Code: PC006.BOA.01.153

Stone family papers

The collection contains assorted manuscripts, including architectural records, correspondence, financial documents, legal documents, and Abraham Andrews' diploma from Dartmouth; copybooks; a map of the United States drawn by Mary Louisa Andrews circa 1845; a scrapbook compiled by Caroline Stone Cuth...

Date: 1794-1955, undated, predominant 1842-1897

Collection: Stone family papers

GUSN: 360447

Ref. Code: MS069

Correspondence, 1972-1973

Series contains correspondence between Earle Shettleworth, Jr., and the Federal Records Center regarding court documents for United States v. Cyrus Libby and related to the sale of The Pirates Own Book, or Authentic Narratives of the Lives, Exploits, and Executions of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers...

Date: 1972-1973

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 360449

Ref. Code: MS034.001

Financial records, 1845-1847

Series contains financial records including an abstract of compensation paid to witnesses related to United States v. Cyrus Libby; an abstract of Marshals fees incurred related to United States v. Cyrus Libby; and thirty-seven disbursements related to United States v. Cyrus Libby.

Date: 1845-1847

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 360450

Ref. Code: MS034.002

Permanent garages, Shattock & McKay Co., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book for garage designs and blueprints. Each design covers a two-page spread. One page shows a print of the blueprint and the opposite page shows an illustration of the completed design, design number, name of the type of garage, and a brief description of the garage's unique features. Publishe...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360464

Ref. Code: EP005.514

Permanent garages, Shattock & McKay Co., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book for garage designs and blueprints. Each design covers a two-page spread. One page shows a print of the blueprint and the opposite page shows an illustration of the completed design, design number, name of the type of garage, and a brief description of the garage's unique features. Publishe...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360466

Ref. Code: EP005.515

Modern garages for your car protection, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1953

Plan book for garage designs published by the National Plan Service. Each page comes with two listings. Each listing includes an illustration of the completed garage, a brief caption, a floor plan, and design name and number.

Date: 1953

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360468

Ref. Code: EP005.516

Young's portable garages, E. C. Young Co., Randolph, Mass., 1924

Brochure contains listings for portable garages, with each garage containing a price list, an illustration, a style designation, and a brief caption. Published by E. C. Young Co.

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360477

Ref. Code: EP005.517

Garages, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1941

Plan book of garage designs published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Each garage listing is accompanied by a print illustration of the completed garage, a floor plan, a number designation, capacity, dimensions, and a brief description.

Date: 1941

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360481

Ref. Code: EP005.518

Garages, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book for garage designs published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Each listing is accompanied by a print illustration, a design number, capacity, a floor plan, a description, and additional design information.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360483

Ref. Code: EP005.519

Garage plans: lawn and garage storage buildings, National Plan Service, Inc., 1982

Plan book for garage designs published by the National Plan Service, Inc. Each page contains two garage plans. Each plan is accompanied by a design number, an illustration, the type of garage, a floor plan, and a brief description or testimonial.

Date: 1982

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360484

Ref. Code: EP005.520

The plan book of garages, 4th ed., Home Plan Book Company, 1596 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., 1946

Plan book of garage designs published by the Home Plan Book Company.

Date: 1946

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360486

Ref. Code: EP005.521

Young's garages and bungalows, E. C. Young Co., Randolph, Mass., undated

Plan book of garage, bungalow, and other building designs published by E. C. Young Co. Each listing comes with an illustration or photographic print of the completed design, the name of the design, a description of the design's unique features, dimensions, and subsequent prices per size.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360488

Ref. Code: EP005.522

Practical garages, The West Side Lumber & Coal Company, Elyria, Ohio, undated

Plan book of garage designs published by The West Side Lumber & Coal Company. Each listing includes an illustration of the completed design, the design number, dimensions, and capacity.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360490

Ref. Code: EP005.523

24 plans of architect designed homes, Boston Herald-Traveler, 300 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Mass., 1969

Plan book of house designs published by the Boston Herald-Traveler. Each design comes with an illustration of the completed design done by the architect, the cost of the plans, a floor plan, the name of the architect and their address, and a description of design justifications.

Date: 1969

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 360491

Ref. Code: EP005.524

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