In 1937, the firm dissolved after Howe retired, and Manning and Almy began their own practices.
[3] This is in line with early twentieth century beliefs that women were best suited for domestic projects due to their sex.
[4][5] Howe, Manning, and Almy were Revivalists and their designs often mimicked Tudor, Georgian, and American Colonial styles.
Their plans were logical and designed to blend in with the surrounding buildings and utilized traditional materials such as wood, brick, and stucco.
Howe, Manning, and Almy preferred to reuse materials from other projects, or renovate a home rather than designing a new one in order to reduce costs.