The Miller Construction Co. built many homes in the Skyline Terrace housing development in the 1950's. Each lot had beautiful views of either the city lights, Narrows or Olympic Mountains. The contemporary home at 1101 Lenore Drive would not be an exception. It was labeled the "Idea Home of the Year" and probably contained many new innovations. Designed by Cleveland architects Robert A. Little & Associates, it merited a 19 page listing in the September, 1954, Better Homes & Gardens magazine. View of home's fenced back yard; patio has a small section set aside for a small tree surrounded by concrete block. The 1955 City Directory listed its owner as Fremont C. and Virginia Gault; Mr. Gault was an executive with Weyerhaeuser Timber. Photograph ordered by Miller Construction Co., Inc. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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The home at 1101 Lenore Dr. was built as a model home by Miller Construction Co. It was located in the modern Skyline Terrace housing subdivision where all lots had beautiful views of either the water, mountains or city lights. This particular home was called the "Home for All America" and was later purchased by Fremont C. Gault. Space was set aside in the home for a display of home designs, photographs, pamplets and an architectural model of a new house for interested home buyers. Photograph ordered by Miller Construction Co. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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The model home at 1101 Lenore Dr. in the Skyline Terrace subdivision was listed as a "Home for All America" in September, 1954. Designed by Cleveland architects Robert A. Little & Associates, it was built by well-known local builders, the Miller Construction Co. The design was sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens magazine which ran a 19 page article in its September, 1954, issue. The Skyline Terrace model was one of three adaptations of the basic plan. View of large corridor kitchen shows plenty of room for light colored stove and easy-to-clean metal cabinets on one side with automatic dishwasher across the aisle. Special cabinet features included a spice shelf, a cup shelf, towel drying racks and a vermin-proof bread drawer. A wooden three-piece dinette set is against the wall under the windows. A glimpse of what is possibly the dining room can be seen through the kitchen doorway. The 1955 City Directory shows the three bedroom home to be occupied by Fremont C. and Virginia Gault; Mr. Gault was an executive with Weyerhaeuser Timber. Photograph ordered by Miller Construction Co. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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A massive stone fireplace seems to be the focus point in this Miller Construction Co. model home located in Skyline Terrace. Comfortably padded sofas and chair face the fireplace; the area is brightly lit with numerous lamps and overhead lighting. The flooring appears to be tiled to make housekeeping easier. Folding doors separate the main living room from a casual eating area. This Lenore Dr. residence was named Idea Home of the Year; it was designed by Cleveland architects Robert A. Little & Associates and featured in the September, 1954, Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Miller Construction cordially invited interested residents to tour the model home to gather ideas on modern home living. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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Interior of model home. Cathedral ceilings highlight the wood enhanced living room of the Skyline Terrace model home built by Miller Construction Co. in 1954. Hardwood floors partially covered by a rug, a stone fireplace, comfortable stuffed chairs and wooden tables and chairs promote a rustic atmosphere. The mahogany parquet walls are echoed in the patterned ceiling; this theme is duplicated in the living room, dining room and recreation room. This was the interior of the "Home for All America" model home designed by Cleveland architects Robert A. Little & Associates which was featured in a Better Homes & Garden September, 1954, issue. The home was apparently later purchased by Weyerhaeuser executive Fremont C. Gault. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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Interior of model home. Attention is focused in this September 27, 1954, photograph on a section of living room located in the "Home for All America" model home. A drop leaf table with two chairs is positioned on the hardwood flooring close to the folding doors. A sideboard is placed against the wall under the long window; two framed paintings are above the partially filled bookcase. A beam seems to be the demarcation line between the actual living room and this possible eating area. This, and other interior pictures, were taken of the Skyline Terrace model home at 1101 Lenore Dr. built by the Miller Construction Co. and designed by Cleveland architects Robert A. Little & Associates. The "Home for All America" was sponsored by the Better Homes & Gardens magazine; the Skyline Terrace model was one of three adaptations of the basic plan. (TNT 9-19-54, E-7)

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