Historic New England

Massachusetts - Florence - Ancient - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357258

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0030

Massachusetts - Florence - Modern - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357259

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0040

Massachusetts - Florence - Modern - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357260

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0050

Music - Mounted

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357267

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5300.0500

One mounted albumen print of the Winthrop Band. The location of this photograph is unknown. Twenty-one unidentified inviduals are pictured holding various instruments. The photograph measures 8 x 10 inches. Along the bottom of the recto, the following caption is written: "Winthrop Band May 30 -1860 ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357268

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5300.0500.001

Views of A. & W. Sprague's store, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1860

Eight albumen stereographs depicting interior and exterior views of A. & W. Sprague's store in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. This was the storefront for the A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing Company. Views include a street view of the storefront, a view of the loading docks, and ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357270

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002

New Hampshire - Dover - Garrison Hill Greenhouses

Four mounted albumen prints of the Garrison Hill Greenhouses in Dover, New Hampshire. The prints are dated circa 1910. The first is a portrait of two unidentified men standing inside a greenhouse. The second shows three unidentified men create a wreath at a work table inside an office. The third is...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357272

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.0400.0040

Youth's companion, old home number 1912, vol. 86, no. 35, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1912 August 29

1 issue : illustrations

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357274

Ref. Code: EP005.335

Youth's companion, old home number 1915, vol. 89, no. 34, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1915 August 26

The verso is an advertisement for Grapenuts cereal with a girl and her dog.

Date: 1915

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357275

Ref. Code: EP005.336

Youth's companion, old home number 1919, vol. 93, no. 34, Perry Mason Company, Boston, Mass., 1919 August 21

The illustration on the front cover shows a soldier returning home. The advertisement on the verso advertises Wilson's bacon.

Date: 1919

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357276

Ref. Code: EP005.337

Red book of perfect fit homes: 3 and 4 bedroom plans, National Plan Service, Inc., 1700 W. Hubbard, Chicago, Ill., undated

Plan book containing floor plans, illustrations, dimensions, and a brief description for each design. The back cover lists seven steps to your "dream house." The plans are available from T.S. Mann Lumber Co., Petersham Road, Athol, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357277

Ref. Code: EP005.338

Deck house plans, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass., 1981

The portfolio lists the service center locations around the country.

Date: 1981

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357278

Ref. Code: EP005.339

Class A hotels: points about New York, Hotel Booklet Company, 1270 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 1912

Hotels are listed with maps, points of interest, subway stations, buses, railroads, churches, clubs, and theatres. Text on the cover reads, "Presented by Hotel Worthy, Springfield, Mass."

Date: 1912

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357280

Ref. Code: EP005.340

Concrete houses & cottages, vol. II: small houses, 2nd ed., Atlas Portland Cement Co., 30 Broad Street, New York, N.Y., 1909

Concrete houses, from around the country, are shown with floor plans and photographic prints. Text on the back cover reads, "The cement bought by the United States Government for the Panama Canal."

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357281

Ref. Code: EP005.341

Mason's waste book, Boston, Mass., 1831-1835

Account book containing 168 pages, eight of which are blank, belonging to Boston-based mason Nichols Tower. Contains details about transactions between January 1831 and June 19, 1835. Contains entries about wages, masonry materials purchased, and money owed among others.

Date: 1831-1835

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 357296

Ref. Code: MS002.143

Diary of Edward Walter Champney, 1855-1857

Bound diary of Edward Walter Champney dated December 10, 1855 through January 2, 1857. The Champney family coat of arms is attached to the front cover of the diary. "Journal" is written above the coat of arms and "December 10 1855 / January 1 1857" below. Contains approximately 270 pages. On the ins...

Date: 1855-1857

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357297

Ref. Code: MS029.002.014

Receipt of a Newburyport mariner's wages, Newburport, Mass., 1796-1797

Receipt sent to Moses Frazier, Simon Tufts, and Jeremiah Nelson from mariner Peter Ardan requesting wages for work completed upon the brig from May 12, 1796 to November 1, 1796. Dated November 1, 1796. In a different hand, dated December 5, 1797 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the receipt discusses e...

Date: 1796-1797

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357302

Ref. Code: MS029.002.015

New Hampshire - Dover - Meader's Greenhouses and Flower Shop

Eight photographic prints of Meader's Greenhouses and Flower Shop, a family-run business. Images include the floral displays show room of the shop, an unidentified crowd waiting to enter the shop, an unidentified man standing near the flower cutting station, and an aerial view of the greenhouses.The...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357308

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.0400.0050

Unidentified photograph album, circa 1890

Bound black photograph album containing approximately 70 albumen prints taken and compiled by unknown individuals. Most photos are mounted in album with few loose between pages and some missing. Pages are separated with tissue paper. Pieces of ephemera can also be found in the album. Album is dated ...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 357312

Ref. Code: PC009.301

J. Burke House, Dorset, Vt.

1 folder containing fifteen black and white interior and exterior images taken by Arthur C. Haskell

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357314

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.BurkeJ

House on Apple Hill Lane, Lynnfield, Mass.

1 folder containing fifteen black and white interior and exterior images of a house on Apple Hill Lane in Lynnfield, Mass.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357315

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.AppleHill

P. Kay House, West Bath, Maine

1 folder containing sixteen black and white photographs of thei nterior and exterior of the P. Kaye House, Bath, Maine

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357317

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.KayeP

Photograph album, Mass., circa 1890

Handmade paperbound photographic album with the word "PHOTOGRAPHS" embossed on the front cover. Contains 18 albumen prints taken and compiled by unknown individuals. Album is dated circa 1890. Contains images of unidentified men and women in various unidentified locations. Photos depict individuals ...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 357319

Ref. Code: PC009.302

Photograph of a grocery store, New Bedford, Mass., circa 1880

One mounted and matted albumen print of a grocery store in New Bedord, Massachusetts. The store contains a wide variety of food and beverage items such as bread, various canned goods, and various types of Heinz pickles in barrels. Four men are pictured in the store. On the verso of the mount, a capt...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357321

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2010.0040.001

Interior view of a high school chemistry classroom, 1892

One albumen print on mount of a high school chemistry class in 1892. The photograph was taken by renowned American photographer Nathaniel L. Stebbins. "N.L. Stebbins / Photo. Boston" is debossed in the bottom left corner of the recto. The photo shows fifteen girls and boys in a chemistry classroom a...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357322

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.7550.0100.004

Diary of an unidentified architect, Watertown, Mass., 1866

Diary of an unidentified architect living in Watertown, Massachusetts. He worked for Sturgis and Brigham, the architectural firm of renowned New England architects Charles Brigham and John Hubbard Sturgis. The diary covers the entire year of 1866. Throughout the year, the architect completed drawing...

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 357323

Ref. Code: MS029.002.016

Fall River

File

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 357325

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4695

R. Garrity House, Boxford, Mass.

One folder of thirteen black and white interior and exterior photographs of the R. Garrity house, Boxford, Mass. Photographs were taken by Ken Duprey

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357326

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.GarrityR

John Hancock Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1974, undated

Two original drawings of art for the John Hancock Life Insurance Company's. One is a colored pencil drawing of the front of the Hancock House with people walking in front of it. This was designed for the company's 96th annual report. It is undated and the artist is unknown. Detached from original pa...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357328

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Boston.782

Broadside for Enoch French & Co., Fall River, Mass., 1845 September 27

Broadside advertising a large stock of boots and shoes. The boots and shoes were being sold by Enoch French & Co. Printed in Fall River, Massachusetts, on September 27, 1845 by Monitor Press.

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 357336

Ref. Code: GC002.02.333

North End, Foster Street looking toward Commercial, Boston, Mass., circa 1900

Photograph of a street view of Foster Street in Boston's North End. A group of unidentified women and children are outside. The majority are standing and two women are sitting. There is a dog near the sitting women. A mounted Boston police officer is in the middle of the street. The photographer is ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357337

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.3990.001

Katherine Taylor photographic collection

This collection contains eleven photographic prints. Five of the prints measure 8 x 12 inches. Six of the prints measure 16 x 24 inches. The collection is dated 2020. The photos in this collection are from two series by Katherine Taylor. The first series documents Boston's Black Lives Matters protes...

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357340

Ref. Code: PC075

Young man wearing face mask with "I Can't Breathe" written on it, 2020 May 31

Photograph of a unidentified young man wearing a red durag and a surgical face mask with the words "I CAN'T BREATHE" written across the front in marker. Photo was taken at a Black Lives Matter march in Boston from Nubian Square to the State House on May 31, 2020.

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357341

Ref. Code: PC075.01

Hands holding "DON'T SHOOT" yellow barricade tape, 2020 June 2

Photograph depicting two hands holding yellow barricade tape reading "DON'T SHOOT." In the foreground, the edges of two police officers riot helmets are visible. Photo was taken June 2, 2020 following a peaceful Black Lives Matter rally at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357342

Ref. Code: PC075.02

Steeve Cantave, Boston, Mass., 2020

Photograph of Steeve Cantave sitting on a stool against a black background. He is wearing a white face mask. This photo was taken as part of photographer Katherine Taylor's "Masks of Boston" series in 2020.

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357343

Ref. Code: PC075.04

Daniela Minidis, Boston, Mass., 2020

Photograph of Daniela Minidis sitting on a stool against a black background. She is wearing a pink face mask. The photo was taken as part of photographer Katherine Taylor's "Masks of Boston" series in 2020.

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357344

Ref. Code: PC075.05

Sarah Mitchell, Boston, Mass., 2020

Photograph of Sarah Mitchell in front of a black background. She is wearing a blue face mask and holding her dog, Frankie. The photo was taken as part of photographer Katherine Taylor's "Masks of Boston" series in 2020.

Collection: Katherine Taylor photographic collection

GUSN: 357345

Ref. Code: PC075.06

People seated on steps of veranda [OB24]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356536

Ref. Code: PC074.02.24

View of steamship "Uncatena" from shore [OB25]

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1900-1915

Collection: Nathan S. Wales glass-plate negative collection

GUSN: 356537

Ref. Code: PC074.02.25

Hodgson houses and outdoor equipment, E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y., undated

The plan book provides an overview of Hodgson cottages and other outdoor structures to enhance outdoor living. Includes photographic prints, floor plans, and descriptions for designs.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356538

Ref. Code: EP005.274

Small homes of architectural distinction: a book of suggested plans designed by the Architects' Small House Service Bureau, Inc., edited by Robert T. Jones, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, N.Y.; London, England, 1929

Plan book containing photographic prints (interior and exterior) and floor plans for house designs. The index lists "Living rooms in miscellaneous positions," "Plans with bedrooms or space for them on two floors," and "Plans without dining rooms."

Date: 1929

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356540

Ref. Code: EP005.275

[Catalog], Fred T. Ley & Company, Inc., Springfield, Mass., 1909

The contractor's work on various projects is described in the catalog and listed on page 30. Ley is the builder of Fort Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, and the Chrysler Building in New York City, New York. The title page lists branch offices at 29 Broadway, New York City; 642 1st Street, Boston, Mass...

Date: 1909

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356541

Ref. Code: EP005.276

Hodgson's in and outdoor equipment for your suburban or country home, E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y., 1927

The products described include garden fences, trellises, arbors, garden houses, playhouses, camp houses, cabanas and indoor furnishings such as desks, chests, water heaters, and bathroom fixtures. Prices are given with descriptions and photographic prints. The paints and stains used by the business ...

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356548

Ref. Code: EP005.277

Hodgson's in and outdoor equipment for your suburban or country home, E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y., 1930

The products described include garden fences, trellises, arbors, garden houses, playhouses, camp houses, cabanas and indoor furnishings such as desks, chests, water heaters and bathroom fixtures. Prices are given with descriptions and photographic prints. The paints and stains used by the business a...

Date: 1930

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356549

Ref. Code: EP005.278

Hodgson's in and outdoor equipment for your suburban or country home, E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y., 1928

The products described include garden fences, trellises, arbors, garden houses, playhouses, camp houses, cabanas and indoor furnishings such as desks, chests, water heaters and bathroom fixtures. Prices are given with descriptions and photographic prints. The paints and stains used by the business a...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356551

Ref. Code: EP005.279

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 116 Washington Street, Adams Square, Boston, Mass.; 6 East 39th Street, corner 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y., 1916

Plan book advertising products made by E. F. Hodgson Co., manufacturers of houses for people and livestock. Includes photographic prints and floor plans. A notice pasted inside the front cover states that all catalog prices are increased by ten percent. The "Wigwarm" trademark with its tipi image is...

Date: 1916

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356552

Ref. Code: EP005.280

Houses, camp cottages, equipment as prefabricated by Hodgson, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1940

The plan book has houses and outdoor buildings such as playhouses, birdhouses, animal housing, and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographic prints, and floor plans. The cover title reads, "Hodgson houses and camps." There is an outdoor exhibit in Dov...

Date: 1940

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356553

Ref. Code: EP005.281

Houses, camp cottages, equipment as prefabricated by Hodgson, E. F. Hodgson Co., 1108-1110 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass.; 730 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1939

The plan book has houses and outdoor buildings such as playhouses, birdhouses, animal housing and greenhouses available from E.F. Hodgson. Prices are given with descriptions, photographic prints, and floor plans. The cover title reads, "Hodgson houses and camps." There is an outdoor exhibit in Dove...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 356566

Ref. Code: EP005.282