1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
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The home of the Gilbertsons was photographed by the Tucson Citizen in 1960. The family called the home "Casa de Monte Cielo" or "House of the mountain sky."
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
Behind the living and dining rooms is a charming kitchen and activities room, complete with huge multi-color brick fireplace, indoor barbecue, breakfast bar, paneled walls and loads of bookshelves.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Gilbertson and their family.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The home has a mortar-washed exterior.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
Behind the living and dining rooms is a charming kitchen and activities room, complete with huge multi-color brick fireplace, indoor barbecue, breakfast bar, panelled walls and loads of bookshelves.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
One enters a formal foyer and large living room, done in shades of pale gold with accents of violet and green. Louvered double doors open to reveal a formal dining room, large enough for arm chairs on either side of the end fireplace. The dining room was once a large carport that the Gilbertsons converted when the bought the house.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The porch overlooks a large covered brick terrace, the pool and the patio, and commands a superb view of the distant Catalina Mountains.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The Gilbertsons have installed a complete soda fountain for the youngsters.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
A vast L-shaped porch along the patio side of the house has been enclosed and carpeted for a third living area. A glass wall divides the family room and the enclosed porch.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The family room with a view to the enclosed porch.
1960 Tucson home photos: House of the mountain sky
The house is three living areas wide with a bedroom wing off at the right.
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