Edwin B. Havens house, Plainfield, N.J.

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1958-1959

GUSN

GUSN-331406

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Description

Set of fifteen architectural drawings for a conversion of a barn to a house for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Havens in Plainfield, N.J. (commission #1726) including four elevations, eight detail drawings, one cross section, and three plans. Some drawings are signed and dated by Warren Rhoter.

First floor has a family room with a fireplace, living room with fireplace, kitchen, lavatory, and a covered porch.

Second floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
dwellings
alterations (object components)
architectural drawings (visual works)
exterior elevations
plans (orthographic projections)
detail drawings (drawings)

Physical Descrption

15 architectural drawings : pencil on trace

Collection Code

AR029

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2013-11-01

Reference Code

AR029.04.04.1726

Image Dimensions

16 x 17 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Plainfield (Union county, New Jersey)

Record Details

Originator

Wills, Royal Barry, 1895-1962 (Architect)
Royal Barry Wills Associates (Architect)

Material Type

architectural drawings (visual works)
exterior elevations
plans (orthographic projections)
detail drawings (drawings)

Subjects

House

Description Level

File part

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