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Garages country and suburban: a series of authoritative articles on the structural features of the private garage and its equipment, the care of the car, the safe handling of gasolene and topics of interest to the owner and driver, The American Architect, New York, N.Y., 1911

Considerations in building garages are described in short articles with photographs and floor plans.

Colonial houses: 181 classic early designs, Home Planners, LLC, 3275 West Ina Road, Suite 110, Tucson, Ariz., 1998

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of colonial houses.The designs are historic adaptations and are intended for modern homeowners. Some designs were based on actual historic houses and include a brief history of the house and its occupants.

Good housekeeping's blue star house of ideas, Good Housekeeping, New York, N.Y., undated

A model home designed by Royal Barry Wills is described with contributions from various suppliers. Includes photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.

Unidentified family album, Worcester, Mass., approximately 1890-1920

Bound black photograph album containing 200 albumen prints. Album contains black-and-white photographs taken and compiled by unknown individuals. Most photos are mounted in album with few loose between pages. While the album is undated, it is believed to span from approximately 1890-1920. Album c...

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Massachusetts - Lexington

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Photograph of a fire drill, New Haven, Conn., undated

One mounted albumen print depicting a street view of a fire drill taking place at Stoddard, Kimberly & Co. Wholesale Grocers. The grocery, established in 1838, was located in New Haven, Connecticut. In the foreground, a horse drawn fire engine is pictured with two unidentified men, one on the engin...

Wyndhurst album, Springfield, Mass., 1899-1911

Bound brown Ward's Album for Unmounted Photographs, Book No. 722 containing 99 black-and-white photographs and 2 pieces of printed ephemera. Cover of album is embossed with the words "Photographs" and "Wyndhurst." Contains 104 pages, 49 of which are blank. Pages of the album were previously removed....

Wyndhurst daybook, 1899-1917

Bound brown book with the words "WYNDHURST NOTES 1893 TO" embossed on the cover. The daybook contains 363 pages, 94 of which are blank. The book contains handwritten entries in chronological entries spanning from October 20, 1893 to February 5, 1917. It also contains various photographs and pieces o...

The country home model farm house, A Century of Progress, Chicago, 1934, Crowell Publishing Company, New York, N.Y., 1943

Exhibition catalog of the country home model farm house at A Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1933. Various businesses contributed to the farm house's interior decoration.

Monsanto house of tomorrow, Monsanto Chemical Company, Plastics Division, Springfield, Mass., 1956

Trade catalog detailing efforts to design and build a house constructed of plastic by the Monsanto Chemical Company and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The article is reprinted from "Popular Science," April 1956.

House & Garden's ideal house in Berkley, at Scarsdale, New York, designed by Verna Cook Salomonsky, Condé Nast Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1956

The house has been decorated with products from numerous companies listed in the back of the publication. Catalog contains photographic prints and descriptions of the house and its rooms.

For that ideal home of yours, McBride, Nast & Co., 31 Union Square North, New York, N.Y., undated

Brochure advertising books covering such topics as building materials, furnishings, house plans, and interior decoration.

Account book of unidentified New England woman, 1851-1866

Account book belonging to an unidentified New England woman. Book is comprised of 100 pages, 40 of which are blank. Contains details about her various receipts and expenditures on items such as clothing, food, books, and transportation. There are also a number of recipes for items such as cakes, gin...

The best 24 house-of-the-month plans by leading architects, edited by Kenneth Duncan, Monthly Small House Club, Inc., 140 Nassau Street, New York, N.Y., 1951

Plan book containing floor plans and dimensions of houses. Text on the front cover reads, "Ranch houses, traditionals, 1 and 2 story, 4 to 7 rooms, published quarterly." Edited by Kenneth Duncan, Director, American Society for Better Housing, Inc. The back cover has a decision making chart.

Set of six blueprints for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Set of six blueprints of a house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. These blueprints contain plot plans as well as plans for the basement, first floor, second floor, and the north, south, east, and west exterior elevations. Each blueprint is numbered 1 through six in the bottom rig...

Small homes year book: the standard guide for home builders, fall-winter ed., 5th ed., National Home Builders Bureau, Inc., 572 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1940

Periodical providing guidance for new and existing homeowners when designing, building, and furnishing a house. Ilustrations, and in some places floor plans, accompany the articles on various topics. Text on the front cover reads, "L. Grossman Sons, Inc., 130 Granite Street, Quincy, Mass." The back ...

Today's homes: plans and ideas, summer 1976 ed., quarterly, vol. 15, no. 2, Davis Publications, Inc. 229 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y., 1976

The bicentennial edition of Today's Homes magazine focuses on Americana home improvement projects, colonial houses, functional landscaping, and design plans to fit every budget. Includes illustrations and floor plans for each house design.

Engineered low-cost farm and village homes, National Homes Foundation, 515 Union Trust Building, Washington, D.C., 1941

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans for each building design. The last page lists trade associations for building materials, equipment, and plans.

History of the Paper House, Pigeon Cove, Mass., undated

Brochure discussing the history of the Paper House, a Rockport, Massachusetts, house constructed and furnished using 100,000 newspapers. Elis F. Stenman began the project in 1922. The map on the verso of the brochure has text stamped on it which reads, "Light refreshments served at the Paper House c...

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Doggett family records book, 1727-1937

Book made up of 90 pages. The book was owned by Nathaniel Bradlee Doggett. It is unknown whether he was the sole contributor to this book. Contains records of deaths, births, and marriages of Doggett family members and others known by Doggett. The records listed within the book start in 1734 and e...

Kelvinator cuts the cost of better living in the house of tomorrow, Nash-Kelvinator Corp., Kelvinator Division, Detroit, Mich., 1939-1940

Brochure advertising a Kelvin home featured in the World's Fair "Town of Tomorrow." There is a list of Fair exhibitors and concessions that used Kelvin appliances.

For that ideal home of yours, McBride, Nast & Co., 31 Union Square North, New York, N.Y., undated

Brochure advertising books covering such topics as building materials, furnishings, house plans, and interior decoration. The brochure has numbered sections 1-7.

Homes of masonry, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1952

The plan book has designs for houses constructed of brick. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for the designs. Text on the front cover reads, "Illinois Lumber Co., Edwardsville, Benld, Staunton." Text stamped on the upper part of the front cover reads, "Erwin E. Schmitt, general con...

The Chapman Company collection

This collection contains photographic materials, watercolor designs, and ephemera related to the products manufactured by The Chapman Company, a decorative lighting manufacturer. Materials are dated circa 1907-1910. Materials relate primarily to the Boston area, although some items relate to Baltimo...

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Photographic materials, circa 1907-1910

Series includes three small albumen prints on mount, nineteen small albumen prints, and thirty-one standard-sized albumen and color prints. These images depict lamps made by The Chapman Company. While the photographs are undated, it is assumed they were taken circa 1907-1910 as that is when The Chap...

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Original art, circa 1907-1910

Series contains three mounted and five unmounted watercolor designs. The majority are on paper although a few are on linen. The designs were painted by Waldo E. Chapman. The designs can be dated circa 1907-1910.

Barker House, Pembroke, Mass.

One albumen print on mount of the Barker House in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Barker House Pembroke, Mass. 1628 A.D. / Oldest in Massachusett...

Building material and millwork: mantels and fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill.; Philadelphia, Pa., 1926

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. There is an eight page section on lumber at the back of the catalog. The verso has illustrations of the factories in Chicago and Philadelphia. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a blueprint while conferring with ...

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 2nd ed., National Fireproofing Company, Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa., 1909

Plan book containing plans and illustrations for houses, factory buildings, stables, garages, school, hotel, and church buildings. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Fireproof construction for houses and other buildings of moderate cost, 4th ed., National Fireproofing Company, Fulton Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1910

Photographic prints and descriptions are provided for various houses in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Construction details are described for the hollow tiles. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of Natco hollow tile and how to build them." 4th ed.

A new fireproof construction for houses and other small buildings of moderate cost, National Fireproofing Company, Old South Building, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book containing illustrations and floor plans of fireproof house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover title reads, "Fireproof houses of terra cotta hollow tile and how to build them."

Photographs of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass., circa 1910

Nineteen albumen prints taken by Ruth Crowley depicting Massachusetts General Hospital staff, buildings, grounds, and patients. Eighteen of the prints measure 3 x 5 1/2 inches and one print measures 4 x 5 inches. The Bulfinch Building, located on the hospital's main campus on Fruit Street in the Wes...

Natco house for six thousand dollars: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1912

Includes illustrations and floor plans of house designs. The design plans utilize the Natco hollow tile as a building material. The cover illustration appears to be signed "L.E.B." Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Natco tex-tile one-family house: a selection of designs submitted in competition by architects, with illustrations of houses built of Natco tex-tile; together with articles treating of design, plan, and construction of dependable houses of moderate cost, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1917

Illustrations, floor plans, and photographic prints describe the one-family houses submitted for the competition. The design plans utilize the Natco products as a building material. Published by Rogers & Manson for the National Fireproofing Company.

Building material: millwork, lumber, roofing, mantels, fireplace furnishings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1928

An index provides help in navigating all the items in the catalog. Blank order forms are provided for customers. A letterhead has an illustration of the Philadelphia store. There is a price list for roofing affixed to the front cover. The front cover has an illustration of a couple holding a bluepri...

A book of house designs: attractive, economical, durable, fireproof, Rogers & Manson, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book contains floor plans and photographic prints of designs. The cover illustration is signed "ABLeB." Published for the National Fireproofing Company by Rogers & Manson.

Receipt for plans and elevations by Asher Benjamin, 1817 March 24

Handwritten receipt written by architect Asher Benjamin in the amount of $10.00 for the drawing of plans and elevations. The receipt is dated March 24, 1817 on recto. On the verso, the following is written: "No. 110 / Asher Benjamin / Sept. 9. 1817." To the left of the date the word "Charged" is wri...

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Specifications for house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., circa 1950

Specification of labor and materials of house for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. The specifications were completed by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. His seal is located on the cover of the specifications. The specifications are dated circa 1950 and measure 9 x 11 inches.

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Massachusetts - Fort Devens

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Photograph of the 366th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass., 1941 May 16

Framed photograph of 94 unidentified officers of the 366th Infantry in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, on May 14, 1941. The photograph is black and white and measures 9 1/4 x 26 inches. All individuals pictured are dressed in uniform. The majority of the officers are Black, although a small number of th...

How to remodel your home, edited by Victor S. Fox, Style Publications, Inc., 60 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1946

Booklet contains articles discussing topics related to remodeling and interior design and decoration. Text on the front cover reads, "Many acutal photographs before and after."

The homebuilder, National Homebuilder's Society, 6 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1923

The publication provides guidance in financing, selecting a site, building materials, flooring, heating, and sanitation. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions for house designs. A price list for 1923 and a reduced price list for June 16, 1924, are included.

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Footprints Walking Tours scrapbook

Scrapbook for Footprints Walking Tours located in Rockport, Massachusetts. Contains 100 pages and measures 14 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Three two-sided promotional brochures for Footprints Walking Tours are taped on the cover. Scrapbook contains materials related to operation of the company such as adver...

Modern homes, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Modern Homes Division, Chicago, Ill.; Newark, N.J., 1936

The plan book describes the features and advantages of Honor Bilt precut houses. Illustrations, floor plans, and descriptions of designs are included throughout.

Best way to achieve low-cost housing is to build low-cost homes, National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc., National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Transportation Building, Washington, D.C., 1939

There are thirteen 1939 Demonstration Designs created by National Small Homes Demonstration, Inc. Illustration, floor plans, and a description are included for each design. Text on the item verso states that plan number 2 will be included in the "Homes of Tomorrow" section at the New York World's Fa...

Specifications for work on 174 High Street, Newburyport, Mass., circa 1900

Specification of material and labor to be used in work on house No. 174 High Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, for Mr. A.F. Ross. The specifications were completed by Newburyport architect John E. Bailey. The specifications are dated circa 1900 and measure 13 1/4 x 9 inches. Various advertisemen...

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Massachusetts - Florence

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Rhode Island - Elmswood

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Manufacturing jewelry, Providence, Rhode Island, 1915

One 3 1/4 x 4 inch lantern slide depicting unidentified factory workers manufacturing jewelry in Providence, Rhode Island. The slide is dated 1915. The factory pictured is unidentified. The factory was located in the Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District. The slide was produced by the K...

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Connecticut - Rockville - Modern - Unmounted

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