National builders catalog, formerly Home builders catalog: a reference work for contractors, building material dealers and builders; containing manufacturers' catalogs and data on materials and equipment; articles analyzing the problems of home construction; illustrations and plans of small homes and garages, 5th ed., National Building Publications, division of National Trade Journals, Inc., 1931

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1931

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-362681

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  • Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection
  • National builders catalog, formerly Home builders catalog: a reference work for contractors, building material dealers and builders; containing manufacturers' catalogs and data on materials and equipment; articles analyzing the problems of home construction; illustrations and plans of small homes and garages, 5th ed., National Building Publications, division of National Trade Journals, Inc., 1931
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Description

Catalog containing manufacturers' catalogs, data on materials and equipment, and articles discussing issues of home construction. Illustrations or photographic prints and floor plans of small homes and garages are featured. Advertisements for companies selling various building materials and house plans are found throughout the catalog.

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Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
houses
construction (assembling)
manufacturers
general contractors
floor plans
illustrations (layout features)
photographic prints
building materials
garages
printed ephemera
books
catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 catalog, 368 pages : illustrations (some color), photographic prints, plans ; 11 7/16 x 8 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.740

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Record Details

Originator

National Building Publications (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
books
catalogs

Other Organizations

National Building Publications
National Trade Journals, Inc.

Subjects

Advertisement
House
Architecture
Architects and builders

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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