Comments on: Architect Royal Barry Wills in Cambridge

By: Noreen Sullivan

Noreen Sullivan — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:02:14 +0000

There is a lovely one in Winchendon, MA that has been on the market for some time. They are now down to $315. It is on 6+ manicured acres. I am not a broker. I live in the town and it is my favorite house! If I could sell my cape on 50 acres I would buy it. The grounds are like a gold course lined with Lilac bushes.

http://www.isoldmyhouse.com/index/Winchendon-MA/144976

By: Bruce Holmes

Bruce Holmes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:04:11 +0000

I have an original set of RBW’s architectural plans. What are they worth?

By: Chance Langton

Chance Langton — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:38:39 +0000

I want to buy a RBW cape in Cohasset, Scituate, Hingham, or even further down the south shore of Mass. I think they’re the greatest.

Chance Langton
617-328-4471

By: Pamela Stowe

Pamela Stowe — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:34:10 +0000

In Auburn Maine there is a fabulous neighborhood designed for and around a couple dozen RBW homes. These homes were built about 1960.

By: barb tognoli

barb tognoli — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:33:43 +0000

I live in a RBW home in Augusta Me. There are several RBW homes in my neighborhood. I have the original blueprint of the house but it is in pieces. Does anyone know where I can get originals?

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By: John McMarlin

John McMarlin — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:10:16 +0000

In New Seabury, Mass for Century 21, I recognized a Royal Barry Wills house for sale on realtor.com. It has been badly remodeled but the bones are still there. 169 Gleneagle Drive, (MLS #21101084) I think it is from the late 60s but the ad says it is from 1976 but that is incorrect. I have the house on the cover of a Better Homes & Gardens house plans magazine from a 1969/1970 winter/spring issue that I purchased as a young boy and still have today.

By: David Banagis

David Banagis — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:04:30 +0000

I reside in Royal Barry Wills gambrel roofed cape which was built in 1941 in South Weymouth, Mass.. The house has undergone some renovations which were done in a manner which did not detract from it’s Royal Barry Wills architectural core. It has been said that Royal Barry Wills actually supervised the construction of my home, I have been unable to validate the claim, but there is some credence to it since it was featured in a national home magazine in the 40″s or 50’s. I contacted Royal Barry Wills Associates in an attempt to locate a copy of the article, but they were unable to help me.

I wish you good results in your Royal Barry Wills research. His architectural recreations are a wonderful blend of the old with the new and are a true American treasure.

Best regards, Dave Banagis.