The Miami Herald book of homes, The Miami Herald, Miami, Fla., 1939

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1939

Location Note

Box 8

GUSN

GUSN-360511

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Description

The plan book is separated into house design listings and informational articles describing how to build and maintain a new home. Most home listings cover two pages, and come with an illustration or photographic print of the completed design, floor plans, approximate costs, and descriptions of the house's features. Architects and designers are also provided underneath the images of the completed designs. Published by The Miami Herald.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floor plans
advertising
articles
houses
illustrations (layout features)
photographic prints
costs
business (commercial function)
architects
pattern books
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, photographic prints, plans ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.529

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Miami (Miami-Dade county, Florida)

Record Details

Originator

Miami Herald Publishing Company (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

Miami Herald Publishing Company

Subjects

Advertisement
House
Architectural photography
Architects and builders
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 8

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