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A75142-1
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- 1953-05-16 (Creation)
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Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. were the contractors for the Trade Secrets home being built for the 1953 Tacoma Home Show. The home was located at 1312 (North) Skyline Drive, overlooking the Narrows Bridge. Construction appears to be nearly completed on the model home with only a portion of the covered patio yet to be done. Large windows would permit viewing patio activities from within the home. The patio would be fenced for privacy from neighbors and the street, using a California style design. A contemporary styled rambler with vertical redwood siding, the home had a carport, open on both ends, with a long cement driveway. It was planned to be a practical easy-to-build house. Photograph ordered by Don Murphy. (TNT 5-19-53, B-4)
Ostruske-Murphy, Inc. (Tacoma); Model houses--Tacoma; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960;