Artcraft homes, Berkshire Lumber Co., Pittsfield, Mass., 1917

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1917

Location Note

Box 5

GUSN

GUSN-358637

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Description

Plan book published by the Berkshire Lumber Company for houses. The plan book begins with explanations of terms, the company's history, and notes for new builders and homeowners. Each product listing comes with either an illustration or photographic print of the completed house, floor plans, cost estimates for any variations on the base house design, a description of what the company will furnish, and terms and guarantees. Also included is an order sheet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floor plans
houses
advertising
business (commercial function)
lumber
histories
photographic prints
illustrations (layout features)
estimates
order forms
pattern books
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, photographic prints, plans ; 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

EP005.360

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2019

Places

Pittsfield (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Berkshire Lumber Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Berkshire Lumber Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
House
Wood
Architectural photography
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 5

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