1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duffy was photographed by the Tucson Citizen in 1961. Native rock collected from the property provided many of the decorative accents in the home.
1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The foyer of the home is floored in black and white patterned Mexican tile. Steps go down into the living room on a lower level than the rest of the home.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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Ceilings of the living room in the home of the Ken Duffys in Flecha Caida are beamed and finished in a northern light tone which gives different effects under natural or artificial light.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The fireplace wall in the dining room is constructed of Roman brick.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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A snack bar and stove island separates the family room from the kitchen. Counter tops are white Formica with gold flecks. Flooring is vinyl.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The dining table was made by Mr. Duffy using an old door for a top and two old sewing machines as a base. A view of Tucson is seen to the south through the wide window.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The dining room may be seen beyond in this view taken from the family room through the kitchen.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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The master bedroom is reflected in the mirror over a white wrought-iron, glass-topped semi-circular dressing table at one end of the room.
Bill Sears / Tucson Citizen1965 Tucson home photos: Native rock sparks decor
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Native rock makes up the fireplace wall in the living room of the Ken Duffys' home in Flecha Caida. A couple of the stones jut out to form bases for candlestick holders. The holders and brass plate are from Spain.
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