1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
When The Farnesses moved to their home, it was considered to be "in the country." By the time these photos were taken for the Tucson Citizen in 1957, the house on East Grant Road was surrounded by city.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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A painting of the Assumption hangs over the sofa in the Farnesses' 16½ by 40 foot living room. The narrow vertical windows let in enough light to keep the room airy, but keep out the hot afternoon sun. The sofa is covered with a rose-red fabric copied from a print in an Irish castle.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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Bookshelves line one side of the dining area in the home of Dr. and Mrs. O. J. Farness. The table is fruitwood and the gaily decorated buffet, Pennsylvania Dutch. The painting above is Spanish. In another corner stands an Early American breakfront. The door in the corner leads to the kitchen.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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The front of the house, which faces the afternoon sun, has been remodeled. Formerly, windows stretched across the front, letting in the hot sun. Now, vertical windows keep out the heat but let in enough light to keep the room cheerful.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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This painting, also Spanish, is even older than the Farnesses' Assumption. It is a portrait of Christ as a child pricking His finger with a thorn as though He were anticipating His destiny. The credenza below the painting is 17th century Italian. Jalousies on the narrow windows can be opened to let in light, or at night, to view the landscape. The dining table is fruitwood.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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At night the glassed-in porch is softly lighted by Syrian lanterns which are hung from the beamed ceiling. Rattan furniture blends well with the rustic feeling of the room. Mrs. Farness serves luncheon on this porch which has a magnificent view of the Catalina mountains. Painting is by Cleve Gray. At the other end of the north, on the wall next to the kitchen, is a large Spanish-type poster. Rug on the room is Oriental.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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A view from the porch.
1957 Tucson home photos: Home was once in the 'country'
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Spanish art graces the living room of the O. J. Farness home.
