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Set of plans for Alterations for Mr. F.C. Williams house in Medford, Mass, undated

Collection Type

  • Architecture

GUSN

GUSN-310245

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Description

Alterations in house for Mr. F.C. Williams, Medford, Mass. Set of 5 plans:
1 - Attic plan
2 - 2nd floor plan
3 - 1st floor plan
4 - Side elevation
5 - Front/rear elevation

Details

Descriptive Terms

billiard rooms
attics (interior spaces)
floor plans
rooms
sewing rooms
servants
piazzas (squares)
libraries (rooms)
oriel windows
floor plans
elevation obliques

Physical Description

1 set of 5 architectural plans; 22 X 18 in.

Custodial History

Given to Ellie Reichlin by Daniel I. Larkin - address 389 Getzvill Rd. Snyder, NY 14226 (716) 839-3556

Collection Code

AR001

Collection Name

General architectural and cartographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1989-11-14

Reference Code

AR001.USMA.0652.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Date Notes

early 20th century

Credit Line

Gifted by Ellie Reichlin on 1989-11-14.

Places

Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

floor plans
elevation obliques

Other People

Williams, F. C.

Subjects

Architecture

Description Level

File part

Historical/Biographical Note

Historical/Biographical Note

These plans, desgined for alterations to F.C. Williams' house in Medford, Mass were gifted by Ellie Reichlin in 1989. She had received them from Daniel I Larkin, grandson of F.C. Williams ( Daniel's mother was F.C.'s daughter). Larkin is also the grandson of the founder of Larkin Soap and Mail Order Company, John D. Larkin.

The architect, date, and whether it is still standing are unknown.

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