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

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

specifications
specification writing
booklets
architecture (discipline)
building plans
houses
specifications
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 specification ; 11 x 9 inchs

Collection Code

AR001

Collection Name

General architectural and cartographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

AR001.001.001

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

circa 1950

Credit Line

Gift of Charles A. Purinton II, 2019

Places

Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Goss, Donald C. (Architect)

Material Type

specifications
booklets

Other People

Goss, Donald C.
Purinton, Charles S., 1922-2010

Subjects

Architecture
House
Architects and builders

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Architectural specifications box 3, folder 22A.1; HGO-01-001-O-F-107

Language Note

Materials are in English.

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