1965 Tucson home photos: Spanish architecture in older home
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The home of Kenneth Dimmick and his family was photographed in 1965 by the Tucson Citizen for its home section. The family wanted a house that was Spanish in architectural design and wanted it to be older. They also needed play space for children.
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This wrought iron gate opens into a patio area in front of the home of the Kenneth Dimmicks. The tower room at the top as well as a weathervane on the roof are trademarks of the architect, the late Joseph T. Joesler, who designed the home in the 1920s.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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This bright little breakfast area shaped in a quadrangle adjoins the kitchen. Open and covered cupboards provide spacious areas for storage.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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This wrought iron gate opens into a patio area in front of the home of the Kenneth Dimmicks. The tower room at the top as well as a weathervane on the roof are trademarks of the architect, the late Joseph T. Joesler, who designed the home in the 1920s.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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Arches which point up the Moorish style of the house are seen here from the dining room looking into the living room. Beamed ceilings are painted in colorful designs. the ceiling in the living room is painted red between the beams.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
Updated
Arches which point up the Moorish style of the house are seen here from the dining room looking into the living room. Beamed ceilings are painted in colorful designs. the ceiling in the living room is painted red between the beams.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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A little wrought iron guard provides cover for a peephole in the front door of the home, foyer of which is seen here. A pair of framed temple rubbings from Thailand are hung in the foyer.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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The dining room furniture is finished in an antique white. The kitchen is seen through the door at right. The ceiling between the beams is painted in a blue tone. A Mexican candelabra centers the table.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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Kendra and her brother, 8-year-old Dana, are seen on the little bridge which crosses the fish pond and pool which ripples through the rear patio of the home.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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Mrs. Dimmick and daughter, 3-year-old Kendra, are seen in the back patio which is surrounded by a wall of adobe finished like the house in stucco.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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Kendra plays near the little bridge that crosses the fish pond.
1965: Spanish architecture in older home
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The courtyard of the Dimmick home.
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