J. S. Myers house, Weston, Mass.

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1956, undated

Location Note

Drawer 39 / folder 773

GUSN

GUSN-330749

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Description

Set of seven architectural drawings of alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Myers in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #1629) including three elevations, two plans, and two details. All drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated.

Alterations include an addition to house based on design shown on page 75 of "Planning Your Home Wisely" by Royal Barry Wills. Alterations include a kitchen expansion and the addition of a family room with fireplace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Descrption

7 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

AR029.04.04.1629

Image Dimensions

16 3/4 x 24 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Weston (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Wills, Royal Barry, 1895-1962 (Architect)

Material Type

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

Subjects

House

Description Level

File part

Location Note

Drawer 39 / folder 773

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