1961 Tucson home photos: Desert living and beauty
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The Tucson Citizen ran a spread of photos of the M.P. Craven home in 1961. The home was built of burnt adobe and situated in the desert.
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1961 Tucson home photos: Home evokes desert living and beauty
Exposed beams and burnt adobe walls highlight the decor in the living room and dining area of the M.P. Craven home. The fireplace wall is of natural red adobe while the narrow width of wall behind the birdcage is painted green around the bricks. Draperies in these two rooms are chartreuse.
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