The book of garages, L. Grossman & Sons, Quincy, Mass., 1929

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1929

Location Note

Box 5

GUSN

GUSN-358630

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Description

Plan book for garages distributed by L. Grossman & Sons. The catalog covers garages for one to four cars, with each listing accompanied by a paragraph or two describing the merits of the product, a photographic print of the completed product, and cross sections and architectural drawings describing the dimensions and materials used. Of note on the front cover are some children's drawings. The title page also has "Fred Johnson" written along the top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

garages
floor plans
cross sections
advertising
business (commercial function)
photographic prints
illustrations (layout features)
pattern books
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : photographic prints, plans ; 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

EP005.356

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2019

Places

Quincy (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

L. Grossman & Sons (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

L. Grossman & Sons

Subjects

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Architectural photography
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 5

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