A modern house of learning dedicated to the public interests of the city of Springfield and erected in the year eighteen hundred and ninety eight, F. A. Bassette Co., Springfield, Mass., undated

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

GUSN

GUSN-364357

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Description

Booklet discussing the history of the High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, later known as Classical High School, and detailing its architectural and other features. Photographs of the interior and exterior of the building, illustrations, and floor plans are included throughout the booklet. Photographs were provided by Bosworth & Murphy. Published by F. A. Bassette Co., based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

schools (buildings)
high schools (buildings)
photographs
histories
floor plans
illustrations (layout features)
advertising
business (commercial function)
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet : illustrations ; 9 1/8 x 7 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.286

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

F. A. Bassette Company (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other Organizations

F. A. Bassette Company
Bosworth & Murphy

Subjects

School
Architectural photography
Advertisement

Restrictions

Front and back cover have separated from booklet.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

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