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D116487-1
Date(s)
- 1958-09-09 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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The two-story contemporary home at 8501 - 42nd St. W. in University Estates was the 1958 Better Homes & Garden Idea Home. It was a model home, open for public viewing, and recently sold. View of front of the home shows newly laid grass lawn, small windows facing the street. The back of the home is obviously elevated with the second story equipped with a balcony. This split-level home included a recreation room. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home had vaulted ceilings and appeared much larger than its 1514 square footage. It could be viewed as part of the 1958 Tour of Homes sponsored by the Tacoma Master Builders Association. Rex Harrington was listed as the builder. (TNT 9-5-58, C-4)
Houses--University Place--1950-1960;