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Articles 1 - 30 of 262
Full-Text Articles in Architecture
Gray's Mill: Mill By Paul Gay
Documentation
Baker notes in her files that this documentation is Mill by Paul Gay. No date is given on Baker's document. Includes text on the Title of the Mill Subsequent to the Taber Family, Gray's Mill - Physical Evidence, and The Machinery. Paul Gay is the author of the book titled History of Gray's Mill published in 2016.
Gray's Mill: Email To Ted Hazen, June 7, 2001
Gray's Mill: Email To Ted Hazen, June 7, 2001
Documentation
Baker's letter to Ted Hazen, an expert on early grist mills, seeking information on the working of mills as it related to the reproduction of Gray's Mill.
Gray's Mill: Email From Ted Hazen, June 8, 2008
Gray's Mill: Email From Ted Hazen, June 8, 2008
Documentation
Response from Ted Hazen to Baker's request for information about mills regarding star drills, augers with pilot screws, and the husk frame.
Gray's Mill: Email Reply To Ted Hazen, June 8, 2001
Gray's Mill: Email Reply To Ted Hazen, June 8, 2001
Documentation
Baker's reply to Hazen's June 8, 2001 email.
Gray's Mill: Email Reply From Ted Hazen, June 10, 2001
Gray's Mill: Email Reply From Ted Hazen, June 10, 2001
Documentation
Second email correspondence to Baker from Ted Hazen on the operation of old grist mills. June 10, 2001.
Akin House: Lecture, October 2006
Akin House: Lecture, October 2006
Documentation
Slides for Pete Baker's lecture on Akin House, October 2006.
Akin House: Powerpoint For Grant Proposal To Benefit Akin House Cultural Heritage Center
Akin House: Powerpoint For Grant Proposal To Benefit Akin House Cultural Heritage Center
Documentation
Powerpoint presentation. Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) in cooperation with the Town of Dartmouth. Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Grant Proposal to Benefit The Akin House Cultural Heritage Center. Photographs and explanations of historical significance of Akin House rooms and historical features. Presentation not dated. File is Dated 2007.
Akin House: Letter From Daniel Perry On Dhpt's Application For Cpa Funds
Akin House: Letter From Daniel Perry On Dhpt's Application For Cpa Funds
Documentation
Letter from Attorney Daniel Perry regarding the CPA application of Dartmouth Historic Preservation for Restoration of Akin House. Dated September 15, 2008.
Akin House: Dr. Hodges Letter Of Support For Cpa Funding
Akin House: Dr. Hodges Letter Of Support For Cpa Funding
Documentation
Dr. Christina Hodges of the Peabody Museum writes a letter in support of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) application for a Community Preservation funds for continuing work at the historic Elihu Akin House in South Dartmouth. Letter dated August 28, 2008.
Akin House: Final Cost Exterior And Estimate For Interior
Akin House: Final Cost Exterior And Estimate For Interior
Documentation
Final Cost for Exterior work and Estimate for Interior for Akin House Restoration. Submitted by Stephen J. Tyson. Dated August 26, 2008.
Akin House: Historical Structural Report By Anne Baker, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Historical Structural Report By Anne Baker, Anne W. Baker
Documentation
Historical Structure Report prepared for the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Prepared by Anne W. Baker. Dated October 11, 2004. Describes the importance of Akin House and detailed architectural and structural features.
Akin House: Elihu Akin House Interpretation Project
Akin House: Elihu Akin House Interpretation Project
Documentation
Narrative for a NEH Consultation Grant to allow W H A L E staff to refine interpretation plans for the Elihu Akin House. The project brings together humanities scholars, historic preservationists, museum staff and educators to plan the best use of the 1762 house as an education center/museum.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, August 10, 2005
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, August 10, 2005
Documentation
New Bedford Standard-Times article written by Tom Timberlake on August 10, 2005, entitled Historic Akin House has a future.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, October 26, 2006
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, October 26, 2006
Documentation
New Bedford Standard-Times article from October 26, 2006 entitled WHALE to present session on Akin House.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, March 1, 2015
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, March 1, 2015
Documentation
New Bedford Standard-Times article from March 1, 2015, entitled Policymakers: Questions for the Dartmouth Historic Preservation Trust about the Akin house.
Akin House: Akin Deed
Documentation
Akin Deed research done by Peggi Medeiros. Research dated July 15, 2004.
Akin House: Letter Concerning Rear 20th Century Dormer
Akin House: Letter Concerning Rear 20th Century Dormer
Documentation
Letter written by WHALE to MHC concerning the decision not to replace the 20th century dormer on the rear of the house. The decision was based on recommendations made by the Architectural Preservation Group and Anne Baker. Draft Letter dated January 20, 2006
Akin House: Letter Concerning Akin House Historical Structure
Akin House: Letter Concerning Akin House Historical Structure
Documentation
Letter written by Anne Baker to Diana detailing the historical structure of the Akin House. Dated September 28, 2008.
Akin House: Estimate For Immediate Structural Repairs
Akin House: Estimate For Immediate Structural Repairs
Documentation
Estimate submitted by Anne Baker for immediate structural repairs to plates, rafters and sills. Dated June 20, 2005.
Akin House: Baker Invoice To Whale
Akin House: Baker Invoice To Whale
Documentation
Anne Baker's invoice to WHALE for surveying, site documentation, and cleaning. Dated July 30, 2004.
Akin House: Request To Mhc To Amend Criteria Statement
Akin House: Request To Mhc To Amend Criteria Statement
Documentation
Draft letter to Michael Steinitz, Massachusetts Historical Commission. Request to amend original Criteria Statement to include additional information based on Baker's Historical Structures Report. no date is given on the Draft.
Akin House: Conservation Completed To Date
Akin House: Conservation Completed To Date
Documentation
A list of conservation work completed to date. Though no date appears on the list, it appears to have been compiled in June 2006.
Akin House: The Elihu Akin House Narrative
Akin House: The Elihu Akin House Narrative
Documentation
The Elihu Akin House Narrative written by Peggi Medieros for the Massachusetts Historical Commission describes the architectural importance of Akin House as well as the Akin Family influence in the development of South Dartmouth, MA.
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, February 17, 2004
Akin House: Standard-Times Article, February 17, 2004
Documentation
New Bedford Standard-Times article from February 17, 2004. Written by Curt Brown, entitled WHALE takes steps to preserve Akin House.
Akin House: Letter To Buddy Baker-Smith, Community Preservation Committee, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Letter To Buddy Baker-Smith, Community Preservation Committee, Anne W. Baker
Documentation
Letter from Anne Baker to Buddy Baker-Smith to the Community Preservation Committee in Dartmouth, MA expressing her concerns for the future of the Akin House. Letter dated September 22, 2008.
Akin House: Baker Letter Concerning The Historical Structure Of The Akin House, Anne W. Baker
Akin House: Baker Letter Concerning The Historical Structure Of The Akin House, Anne W. Baker
Documentation
Lengthy email from Anne Baker to Diana illustrating the historically significant structure of the Akin House and her desire to have it preserved as Culture Resource Center. Email is dated September 28, 2008.
Akin House: Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Emergency Fund Request
Akin House: Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Emergency Fund Request
Documentation
Letter written by Lisa Sughrue, Executive Director of the Waterfront Historic Area League requesting $40,000 in Emergency Preservation Funds for the Akin House from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. Letter describes the restoration work done by Architectural Preservation Group in Fall 2005.
Akin House: Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings
Akin House: Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings
Documentation
Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings of Akin House first and second floors with elevations. Drawn by Wise-Surma-Jones Architects in New Bedford, MA. Dated June 30, 2004.
Cory House: Letter To Abbot Cummings, Regarding Door Frame
Cory House: Letter To Abbot Cummings, Regarding Door Frame
Documentation
Anne Baker's letter to Abbot Cummings inquiring about an elliptical pediment over the Cory House front door frame and over the windows.
Cory House: Site And Building Summary - Cory Farm Complex
Cory House: Site And Building Summary - Cory Farm Complex
Documentation
Anne W. Baker's Site and Building Summary of the Cory Farm Complex giving a brief history of the house, an architectural and structural report, and a site description of its exterior and interior including brief descriptions of each room, the attic, the stairs, the ell, the fenestration, the roof, and the foundation. Dated December 18, 2004.