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- 1953-09-23
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Trade Secrets Home. The home, opened to the public in May of 1953, was again displayed in the 1953 Parade of Homes. What made this home unique is that it was built cooperatively with ideas coming from members of the Master Builders. It featured a spacious interior with an open design where the kitchen overlooked the dining area, which in turn over looked the living room. The patio featured a built in sandbox and raised planter. Another unique feature were the truss beams, which placed the home's supports on the exterior. The home would be placed for sale following the Parade of Homes. (TNT 9/27/1953, pg. E-26)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Trade Secrets Model Home (Tacoma);