1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
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The home of C. W. Kaufman and family was photographed for the Tucson Citizen home section in 1963. The family especially likes the desert and the outdoors, so the home reflects that desire.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Floor of the patio around the swimming pool was built around a palm tree and saguaro. The swimming pool area is bright with color from flowers, umbrellas and Mexican notes.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Outdoor front patio of the Kaufman home seems almost a part of the interior in this view from the skylighted and screened sunroom of the home. Furniture is in a charcoal colored wrought iron with cushions of gray, turquoise and beige. Bricked in planters around the gravel area in front provide a colorful background. The Rincon Mountains are seen in the distance.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Mr. Kaufman serves as chef for a hamburger broil around the pool. The Whitaker pool is 18 by 36 feet with a depth of three to seven feet. Shape is known as Special Eldorado with offset steps. Constructed of steel-reinforced gunite it has a deck of red brick. Safety-grip bullnose coping is utilized.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Architectural detail of the home is seen here in the cathedral ceiling of the living room. Hood of the fireplace is of acid etched rolled bronze.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Architectural detail of the home is seen here in the cathedral ceiling of the living room. Hood of the fireplace is of acid etched rolled bronze.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Mexican tile floor in kitchen and family room is in a design of pink, turquoise and terra cotta. Living room and kitchen are seen here from the family room.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
A corner fireplace in the dining and family room has a copper hood and raised hearth of quarry tile. Walls are adobe.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Sliding glass doors from the master bedroom lead into the sunroom. Woodwork is mahogany and carpeting is beige.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Natural desert planting predominates in the front patio of the Kaufman home. Redwood furniture is used here and bricked-in planters provide a colorful accent with flowers.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
A view of the kitchen.
1963 Tucson home photos: A saguaro grows in their patio
Another view of the patio.
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