1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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The Tucson Citizen photographed the home of Mrs. John Fell in 1959. The home was compared to a Mediterranean villa.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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Sunny terraces, shaded verandas, sheltered courtyards and patios — all irregularly and enchantingly shaped — succeed one another around the house, taking advantage of the view and providing always the perfect spot for just this moment.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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Double wrought-iron doors open from living room to sunny terrace. Loop draperies were made in Mexico.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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Antique French chairs upholstered in rosy peach velvet surround a magnificent wood-inlay coffee table.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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A grayed-turquoise and gold Steinway which sets the color scheme for the house. Barely visible is the bronze chandelier, made originally for King Farouk's father.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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A view of the living room looking around one side of the curved fireplace wall shows a fabulous antique Chinese tapestry over black marble mantle, a collection of Capo del Monte figurines bearing the King of Naples' mark, and a Hertzog seascape.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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Gay Parisian cafe and market scenes decorate the kitchen wallpaper. Canister and spice racks were especially designed to fit Mrs. Fell's canisters. Dining room side of the curved fireplace wall is visible through swinging door. An antique silver swan holds flowers on the dining table.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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Pool terrace and porch looking from the guest house.
1959 Tucson home photos: Elegance in the desert
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The dining room was designed so dinner guests at either end of the table could enjoy the view. When loop draperies are opened, a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding countryside is reflected in the gold-framed mirror. Furniture and walls in the dining room continue the grayed turquoise color. Silk panel is one of a series mounted on the dining room side of the curved fireplace wall.
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