Modernizing old houses: how to make an old home up-to-date, comfortable, and attractive, by Frederic J. Haskin, Haskin Information Service, Washington, D.C., undated

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection.

GUSN

GUSN-369470

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Description

Booklet discussing strategies for modernizing old houses. Topics discussed include depreciation of houses, building materials, fire safety, remodeling, and heating, among other topics. Includes photographs and illustrations demonstrating potential renovations. Published by the Haskin Information Service. Written by Frederic J. Haskin. Circulated by The Portland Evening Express.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photographs
houses
remodeling
modernization
building materials
interior design
exterior
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet, 40 pages : photographs ; 8 7/8 x 5 15/16 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.304

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Washington (DC)

Record Details

Originator

Haskin Information Service (Washington, D.C.) (Publisher)
Haskin, Frederic J. (Frederic Jennings), 1872-1944 (Author)

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other People

Haskin, Frederic J. (Frederic Jennings), 1872-1944

Other Organizations

Haskin Information Service (Washington, D.C.)
Portland Evening Express (Portland, Me.)

Subjects

Modernization
Remodeling
House
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection.

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