1965 Tucson home photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
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The home of Gordon Cox and family was called a palace by the craftsmen who worked on it. The home was photographed in 1965 for the Tucson Citizen home section.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
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The clean cut lines of the entry at the Cox home are emphasized in this early morning shot with the sun and shadow defining various planes of architectural space. Other than a few purposeful plantings, such as the pyracantha in planter boxes on each side of the arched gateway, virgin desert plants have been retained around the home.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
Another view of the entrance to the home.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
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The view from the fireplace.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
For the dining room, the Coxes chose hand-crafted table and chairs, which are set off by the simplicity of the appointments. Carving was done by Leon Woodcraft, of Tucson.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
This view, showing the hand-carved breakfast table with Mexican chairs, looks through hand carved door into the dining room. Kitchen appliances are russet brown over-sprayed with chocolate-colored enamel. Tile was designed by Mrs. Cox.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
Vines twine around a sunlit fountain in the entry court at the Cox home. Ornamental wrought iron gate is equipped with buzzer, speaker and inside release-lock devices.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
Light from the northern arched windows illuminates the formal living room. The red and white arabesque pattern of the floor contrasts with the green, L-shaped sofa. Oregon-cut ceiling beams throughout the house have been sand blasted for added textural effect.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
Carpet in bright blue keynotes the master bedroom, a portion of which is shown here. Bedspread and draperies of bulky texture are patterned in blue, sage and rust. The Flea Market painting of a gaucho harding bulls picks up the blue tones and the grey around the hearth. Desk, bedstead and coffee table are hand-carved.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
Mrs. Cox's collection of old spurs adorns the fireplace in the southeast corner of the galleria. The fireplace houses a barbecue and rotisserie and is faced with glossy, brilliant-colored Mexican tile.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
- Updated
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
The clean cut lines of the entry at the Cox home are emphasized in this early morning shot with the sun and shadow defining various planes of architectural space. Other than a few purposeful plantings, such as the pyracantha in planter boxes on each side of the arched gateway, virgin desert plants have been retained around the home.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
This view, showing the hand-carved breakfast table with Mexican chairs, looks through hand carved door into the dining room. Kitchen appliances are russet brown over-sprayed with chocolate-colored enamel. Tile was designed by Mrs. Cox.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
Light from the northern arched windows illuminates the formal living room. The red and white arabesque pattern of the floor contrasts with the green, L-shaped sofa. Oregon-cut ceiling beams throughout the house have been sand blasted for added textural effect.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
Carpet in bright blue keynotes the master bedroom, a portion of which is shown here. Bedspread and draperies of bulky texture are patterned in blue, sage and rust. The Flea Market painting of a gaucho harding bulls picks up the blue tones and the grey around the hearth. Desk, bedstead and coffee table are hand-carved.
1965 photos: Hispanic look to 'palace'
- Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen
Mrs. Cox's collection of old spurs adorns the fireplace in the southeast corner of the galleria. The fireplace houses a barbecue and rotisserie and is faced with glossy, brilliant-colored Mexican tile.
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