Set of architectural drawings for the residence of James Phillips, Jr., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

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Architecture

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-375866

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Henry M. Francis architectural collection
Fitchburg, Mass.
Set of architectural drawings for the residence of James Phillips, Jr., Fitchburg, Mass., undated
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Henry M. Francis architectural collection
- Fitchburg, Mass.

Description

Contains front elevation, design for a front fence, and a sketch of a proposed extension on the north side for the residence of James Phillips, Jr., 428 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. The house was built by Dr. Jonas A. Marshall. C. J. Billings married Marshall's daughter and owned the house for a time; later, James Phillips purchased the house. The house was demolished prior to 1989.

See: "Emerson, W. A. Fitchburg, Ma. - Past and Present" (1887), page 19.

Details

Descriptive Terms

architectural drawings (visual works)
houses
architectural drawings (visual works)

Physical Descrption

1 sheet - ink and wash on heavy paper ; 1 sheet - pencil, ink, wash on heavy paper ; 1 sheet - charcoal on vellum

Collection Code

AR007

Collection Name

Henry M. Francis architectural collection

Date of Acquisition

1989

Reference Code

AR007.02.017

Places

Fitchburg (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Francis, Henry M., 1836-1908 (Architect)

Material Type

architectural drawings (visual works)

Other People

Francis, Henry M., 1836-1908

Description Level

Item

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