Historic New England

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.

Date: 1923

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357237

Ref. Code: EP005.332

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...

Date: 1998-2000

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 357239

Ref. Code: MS004.057

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.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357241

Ref. Code: EP005.333

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...

Date: 1939

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357245

Ref. Code: EP005.334

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...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357247

Ref. Code: AR001.001.002

Massachusetts - Florence

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357248

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995

Rhode Island - Elmswood

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357249

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0165

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...

Collection: Lantern slides collection

GUSN: 357250

Ref. Code: PC007.001

Connecticut - Rockville - Modern - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357253

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USCT.1520.0020

Conrady Bros. Garage, Rockville, Conn., circa 1930

Three mounted and matted albumen prints depicting Conrady Bros. Garage in Rockville, Connecticut. The photographs are dated circa 1930 and measures 12 x 14 inches. They depicts the front of the garage with two windows and a garage door in the middle. A Socony, or Standard Oil Company of New York, ga...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357254

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USCT.1520.0010.001

Massachusetts - Florence - Photomechanical

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357256

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0010

Massachusetts - Florence - Ancient - Mounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357257

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0020

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

Winthrop band, 1896 May 30

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 lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "Waldo E Chapman" is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "2-118-15 / 15-18-2." A labe...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357048

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.026

Photograph of a hanging lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print, although it is faded. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357049

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.027

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "11-73-18 / 12-15-1." "Prope...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357050

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.028

Photograph of Golden Chain Lamp (#109), circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "109-94-140 / 12-26-4 / Gold...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357051

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.029

Photograph of Mangolia Tree Lamp (#110), circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "110-85 / 20-24-4 / Magnolia...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357052

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.030

Photograph of Poppy Lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "208-109-70 / 19-25-3 / Popp...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357053

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.003

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "3-109-233 / 18-23-3." "Prop...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357054

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.005

Photograph of a lamp, circa 1907-1910

One albumen print of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The item can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 8 x 10 inches. The photographer is unknown. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. In the top left corner of the recto, the following is written: "499-618-25 / 16-19-2." "Pro...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357055

Ref. Code: CC020.001.003.013

Peabody and Smith Cemeteries, Middleton, Mass.

1 folder 8"x10" prints

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 357056

Ref. Code: PC006.PEASMC

Watercolor of Lamp #513, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor painting of a hanging lamp made by The Chapman Company. The painting can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 5 x 7 inches. The painter is Waldo E. Chapman. The initials "W.C." are stamped underneath the painted lamp. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. I...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357057

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.001

Watercolor of Fixture #302, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor design of a hanging light fixture made by The Chapman Company. The design can be dated circa 1907-1910 and meaasures 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. "#302" is written in the top right corner of the recto. The following is written ...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357058

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.002

Watercolor of Lamp #301, circa 1907-1910

One mounted watercolor design of a lamp made by The Chapman Company. The design can be dated circa 1907-1910 and measures 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. "The Chapman Co." is stamped on the bottom of the print. "#301" is written in the top right corner of the recto. "#301 / 40.00 [underlined] / 16" overall" i...

Collection: The Chapman Company collection

GUSN: 357059

Ref. Code: CC020.002.001.003

Home style trends, new ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1958

Plan book containing illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design. Text inside the item states that the homes in the catalog are modularly designed to take advantage of the "Lu-Re-Co" System of Construction developed by the Lumber Dealers Research Council. The item verso has text...

Date: 1958

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357060

Ref. Code: EP005.309

New homes of moderate cost, National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1963

Plan book containing illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design. The designs highlight access to the outdoors with decks, patios, terraces and sliding glass doors.

Date: 1963

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357062

Ref. Code: EP005.310

Style trends: select your new home now, 3rd ed., National Plan Service, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 1945

The plan book has modern designs incorporating traditional elements such as Cape Cod, colonial, and early American. A section in the back provides tips on living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, and attics. Includes illustrations, floor plans, and dimensions for each house design.

Date: 1945

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 357064

Ref. Code: EP005.311

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