1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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The Tucson Citizen photographed a home for a 1966 home section that showed what an interior designed can do for his own home. In this case, a tract house was given touches to make it individual.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Mrs. George Goebel, with daughters Heidi and Alicen, stands in front of her new adobe home in Santa Catalina estates. Of adobe brick, the house was constructed by Jack Young of Beauty Built Homes. It stands on an acre of land in the foothills overlooking the city spreadeagled across the valley below.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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A splashy abstract floral print is used at windows and on bed in master bedroom. Overdraperies and table cover are of moss green felt.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Black and white striped pillow ticking makes an interesting wall cover in the children's bath.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Jim Wark's abstract, "Cliff Hangers," provides an arresting accent above the hacienda chest in living room. Grass cloth is used on the walls.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Highlighting the family room is a contemporary "Mr" chair in black naugahyde. Orange and black tweed covers the davenport.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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A Bentwood rocker provides an antique touch in the living room. Note the linen and cotton draperies suspended from brass rods and rings.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Plaid wallpaper and matching curtains highlight the kitchen. Dining room is seen beyond.
1966 Tucson home photos: Tract house made special
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Nap time finds Heidi, with friend, in room wallpapered in bed ticking with an overlay of bright orange and pink flowers.
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