Purdy's plan book of popular American homes, vol. 1, W. W. Purdy, architect, Minneapolis, Minn., 1925

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1925

Location Note

Box 8

GUSN

GUSN-360321

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Description

Plan book showcasing designs designed by architect W. W. Purdy. Each of Purdy's designs comes with an illustration of the plan, a design number, a description of the design's unique features, floor plans, and the cost of plans and specifications. The back of the plan book has testimonials from consumers, and advertisements for architectural or woodworking companies are strewn throughout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floor plans
architects
advertising
houses
American
illustrations (layout features)
estimates
specifications
testimonials
pattern books
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, plans ; 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.471

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Minneapolis (Hennepin county, Minnesota)

Record Details

Originator

Purdy, W. W. (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
printed ephemera

Other People

Purdy, W. W.

Subjects

Advertisement
Architects and builders
House
Periodicals
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 8

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