Architect's recreation room. Wide hardwood stairs lead to the basement recreation room of Robert Billsbrough Price's home. Both he and his wife Joan were architects by profession; the 1954 City Directory showed their home to be located in University Place at 3814 Soundview Drive West. Their recreation room was equipped with wall-to-ceiling wooden cabinets and assorted drawers. Modernistic furniture and comfortable cushions are scattered around the room; there is a low-cost patented, semi-oval metal fireplace built into a brick wall. The 30 X 20 foot Price basement was transformed from an unfinished storage area to a hobby and sewing center. Asphalt tile floor was installed and high and medium density fir plywood used throughout the basement. This type of plywood is extremely resistant to abrasion and moisture penetration, useful for a young and growing family. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (TNT 1-26-58, B-7)

Price, Robert Billsbrough--Homes & haunts; Recreation rooms--University Place--1950-1960; Stairways; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The home of Robert Billsbrough and Joan Price. Both husband and wife were architects. A built in brick planter divides the sunken living room from the raised dining area. A stark fifties dinette set graces the dining room with light provided by a skylight and a suspended lamp.

Price, Robert Billsbrough--Homes & haunts; Dining rooms--University Place--1950-1960;

The home of Robert Billsbrough and Joan Price. Both husband and wife were architects. Robert Billsbrough Price was a commercial architect and responsible for the design of the Nalley Valley fire station, the National Bank of Washington Industrial branch and Puyallup Jr. High School, among others. His own home is very stark and modernistic. A free standing fire pit extends from a brick wall with a black metal chimney. Formed formica chairs compete with canvas sling chairs. Long drapes cover what is probably a picture window to the right.

Price, Robert Billsbrough--Homes & haunts; Living rooms--University Place--1950-1960;

The home of Robert Billsbrough and Joan Price. Both husband and wife were architects. A counter to the left seems to serve as room divider between what seem to be two different level rooms. Small windows at the ceiling level provide natural lighting. The almost free standing fireplace can be seen to the left. A suspended round lamp gives the room an oriental flair. Molded plastic chairs can be seen in front of the draped picture window.

Price, Robert Billsbrough--Homes & haunts; Living rooms--University Place--1950-1960;