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Hugh F. Strain house, Cohasset, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1949

GUSN

GUSN-331843

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Description

Set of seven architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Strain in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1237). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills and J.M.S.

One-stroy house with one car garage; asphalt shingle roof and a board and batten exterior.

House has living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom.

2 plans
4 elevations
1 plot plan

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
orthographic projections (images)
plans (orthographic projections)
elevations (orthographic projections)
site plans

Physical Description

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

11/1/2013

Reference Code

AR029.04.04.1237

Image Dimensions

12 3/4 x 23 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Cohasset (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Wills, Royal Barry, 1895-1962 (Architect)

Material Type

orthographic projections (images)
plans (orthographic projections)
elevations (orthographic projections)
site plans

Subjects

House

Description Level

File part

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