Georgetown model home. View of elegant living room of the "Georgetown," featuring carpeted floors, elaborate drapes, fully upholstered wing chairs, stuffed sofas and French provincial-styled table. The 3,600 sq.ft. luxury home was built expressly for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show by Heritage Homecrafters. It was located in the Manorwood community of southeast Puyallup. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Living rooms--Puyallup--1970-1980;
Cambridge model home. A see-through brick fireplace with slate hearth is a major attraction in this Holly Homes' rambler built for the 30th annual Tacoma Home Show. Located in the new Spanaway Park subdivision on a half-acre of land, the 1400+ sq.ft. home was nestled in the natural wooded area. This view of the home's interior shows part of the large living room with fireplace, dining area, and easy access to the kitchen which was equipped with Whirlpool appliances. The builders emphasized energy conservation with forced air electric heat, aluminum sliding glass windows, six full inches of ceiling insulation and three inches of wall and floor insulation. The "Cambridge" was one of 39 sites in the Spanaway Park Addition. Prices of homes ranged from $39,000-$45,000. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)
Model houses--Spanaway; Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Fireplaces--Spanaway; Dining rooms--Spanaway; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Family area of the "Cambridge" model home. Warm earth tones helped to make the "Cambridge" a comfortable and welcoming place for the young family. Carefully designed floor patterns allow traffic to flow smoothly from the family/living room area to the dining room and onto the well-equipped kitchen. View of family/living room with colorfully patterned furniture; glimpse of dining room. A fuller view of the dining room can be seen in D166704, image 11. The "Cambridge" was built in a new Spanaway Park Addition by Holly Homes for the 1976 Tacoma Home Show. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-8-76, Home Show insert-article)
Model houses--Spanaway; Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Georgetown model home. Heritage Homecrafters was the builder of this "Georgetown" model home constructed for the 30th annual Tacoma Home Show. The home was located in the Manorwood subdivision at 2410-33rd Ave. S.E., Puyallup. View of recreation room with distinctive used-brick bar, brick fireplace and full-scale pool table. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-7-76, H-2 article on Home Show; TNT 3-8-76-Home Show insert)
Model houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Houses--Puyallup--1970-1980; Bars (Furniture)--Puyallup; Fireplaces--Puyallup; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Color photograph ordered by Holly Homes, Inc., of unidentified one-level home overlooking rapidly moving creek or river. The home was built with several large windows with prime views of the water although the drapes were pulled shut on this spring day in 1973. There is a deck extending the length of one side of the home facing the water, a portion of which has been roofed for protection against the elements. The creek or river is just steps away from the home's lawn.
Interior of waterfront home. This may be the Rosedale residence of James O'Hern. Large picture windows, high ceilings, enormous fireplace are some of the home's features. Photograph ordered by Albert Construction.
Magenta model home. Located in the Oxford development in Old Steilacoom, the "Magenta," built by Leroy Crest of Crest Builders and open for touring during the 1972 Tacoma Home Show, fit snugly close to the ground on a wooded lot with landscaped front and back yards. Extensive amounts of beauty bark have been utilized to present a pleasing appearance. The L-shaped home came equipped with a double-car garage. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 7-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 9 -article)
Houses--Steilacoom--1970-1980; Model houses--Steilacoom;
Barcelona model home built for 1972 Tacoma Home Show. Displaying a distinct Mediterranean influence is the "Barcelona" model home constructed by Evergreen State Builders. This luxury home had a massive 3,350 square feet with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The two-story home with second floor balconies and attached two-car garage was located on a wooded lot in the "Woodlake" subdivision of University Place. Color photograph ordered by Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-27-72, p. 5-ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 7 -ad; TNT 3-27-72, p. 8-article)
Houses--University Place--1970-1980; Model houses--University Place;
This is the rear view of a home possibly belonging to the Elmer Alskogs in the Wollachet Bay area of Gig Harbor. Home appears to have a beautiful view of the water. Color photograph ordered by Albert Construction.
Attractive home believed to be in the Lochburn Estates, located at 6113 - 85th St. SW. Roof appears to be Mansard styled. Wide stone column is attached to the wood-framed home. Home has overhanging deep front porch, fenced backyard. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
Nestled among tall firs and adjoining what is believed to be Oakbrook Golf Course is a 4-plex built by Sullivan Construction. The contemporary units had unique Mansard roofs. Two golfers are spotted on April 30, 1971, on the golf course along with their golf carts. The 4-plex was located at 7802-08 Ruby Dr. S.W. in Lakewood. Color photograph ordered by Sullivan Construction.
View lots in Gig Harbor. Residents of this rural Gig Harbor neighborhood had wonderful views of the water and forested areas in 1971. Lot sizes appear to be large with trees acting as natural borderlines. That year the "Beachcomber" model home, located in the Olympic Sunset Vista neighborhood, was constructed for display during the annual Tacoma Home Show by members of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. It is not clear whether the 1700 sq. foot rambler with sunken living room was one of the homes shown above. Color photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6 -article)
March, 1971, view of contemporary home built by Crest Builders located at 15301 - 12th Ave. E. in Spanway. Dubbed "Greenridge Manor," this was one of two model homes on display during the annual Tacoma Home Show. Located in a wooded lot with natural landscaping in the Greenridge subdivision, the residence included an attached two car garage. The 1750 sq.foot home with its modern gabled roofline was built with multiple levels, bathrooms and fireplaces. Vaulted ceilings provided an air of spaciousness. Photograph ordered by Crest Builders. (TNT 3-21-71, B-6)
Houses--Spanaway--1970-1980; Model houses--Spanaway--1970-1980;
ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. View of homes on unidentified hillside, possibly in Old Town overlooking the water, taken in 1971. Trees are interspersed among the homes; some of them appear to be blocking the views of neighboring houses.
ca. 1971. Copy of customer positive. Interior view of cedar home featuring dining area. See D160432, image 6c for general view of living/dining area of home. The living and dining rooms of this home blended harmoniously with the use of cedar furnishings and light sofas and chairs. The artful use of white in the drapes, pictures, dining units and accessories lightened and modernized the residence. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.
ca. 1971. A couple with a golf cart pause on a clear blue day to view a large cedar home bracketed by two rather spindly trees. The home has the typically A-frame structure often found in Lindal Cedar Homes. A wraparound deck with rails would provide a good view of the golf course; in addition, the home had large picture windows. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.
ca. 1971. Copy from customer's positives. Interior of cedar home, possibly the one shown on D160432, image 2c. Cozy living/dining area could seat a variety of people at several locations. The high cedar ceilings and paneled walls in addition to the thick burnished rug brought an air of nature within the home; large picture windows allowed views of the wooded areas. The room is sprinkled with shades of white and cream to assure that the heavier wood tones do not overwhelm. Color photograph ordered by Silvad, Inc. of Seattle.
Washington Park development. Children play on a geodesic dome in the Washington Park planned community playground in April of 1970. The sunny spring day drew the residents' children to the large fenced playground which included a wooden playhouse, slide, and monkey bars. Photograph ordered by Mayer Built Homes.
Housing developments; Playgrounds; Children's playhouses; Play (Recreation); Geodesic domes;
Gingko model home. The "Gingko" was one of two model homes built on permanent sites for the 1970 Tacoma Home Show. Located in the Forest Green housing development southeast of Puyallup, the "Gingko" was built by Crest Builders, Inc. With a pricetag of $18, 150, the "Gingko" was designed for young families. Nestled low on a wooded lot with plenty of beauty bark spread among the plantings, the attractive two-bedroom one-story home with attached garage utilitzed rough-sawn siding, black roof and trim, tangerine vertical uprights and a green front entry door. A green belt bordered each homesite in Forest Green and utilities were placed underground so that natural settings were undisturbed. Forest Green tied its grand opening to the Tacoma Home Show so that prospective buyers could inspect the "Gingko" model home and other homes for sale in the area. Color photograph ordered by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tacoma. (TNT 3-22-70, D-10 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 26 - article; TNT 3-30-70, p. 31 - article)
Model houses--Puyallup; Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
Bellevue apartment house. This unidentified apartment house in Bellevue overlooked a tranquil body of water in March of 1970. The contemporary structure's units had balconies on al four floors. The apartments were located at 6001 - 140th N.E., Bellevue. Photograph ordered by W-O Co., Bellevue.
Apartment houses--Bellevue; Bodies of water--Bellevue;
September Song model home. The "September Song" was one of a new line of lower priced homes built by Evergreen State Builders in the new Lacey-area Travera community in 1969. It, along with "April Love" and "Junebug," would be open for inspection the last weekend in September with the official opening of Travera. "September Song" appeared to be a one-and-one half story wood framed building with stone accents; it was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to contain a two-car attached garage and a mansard roof. Prices for the new Evergreen State Builders homes in Travera started at $16,950. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
April Love model home. All three model homes constructed by Evergreen State Builders for the new Travera housing development near Lacey had references to months of the year. "April Love" was a trim wood framed house with attached one-car garage. It was designed by architect W.A. Wollander to be either a 3 or 4 bedroom unit with no additional charge for the additional bedroom. Evergreen State Builders constructed these homes to be sold at lower prices, starting from $16,950, but with fine craftsmanship and easy to maintain materials. The homes were located in Travera, a community east of the downtown area of Lacey, and in close proximity to several schools. Sound Shopping Center and I-5 were minutes away by car. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
Flags flap in the wind before the "Junebug" model home. The "Junebug" was one of the model homes built by Evergreen State Builders for the new 57-home Travera housing community near Lacey in the fall of 1969. One of the "Good Times" new series of lower priced homes, the completely furnished "Junebug" was also the official entry in the Fall "Tour of Homes." Three models - the "Junebug," "April Love," and "September Song"- were to be opened September 28, 1969, from noon until dark. Evergreen State Builders hoped to appeal to married couples of all ages with prices starting from $16,950. Designed by W.A. Wollander, features included wall-to-wall carpeting and elimination of hallways to maximize living space. The Travera housing development was east of downtown Lacey and close to schools and shopping centers. Photograph ordered by Evergreen State Builders. (TNT 9-28-69, B-5)
Houses--Lacey; Model houses--Lacey; Flags--United States;
Tour of Homes. Each year the Homebuilders Assn. of Greater Tacoma put together a "Tour of Homes" featuring newly built houses constructed by association members. In the fall of 1969, homes in Meridian East, Oakbrook and Beckonridge were available for viewing by potential buyers. The event was heavily publicized with directions and photographs published in the News Tribune. 1969 would be the biggest Fall Tour of Homes in the Homebuilders Assn.'s 20-year history. Open houses for 29 new homes, with prices ranging from $17,000-40,000, would begin on September 28, 1969. The stone-and-wood home with recessed doorway pictured above is an Evergreen State Builders' model, located on the fairway in Oakbrook at 7601 Onyx Dr. S.W. "Tour of Homes" officials Gerry Naulbert, Pete Colbert and Duke Shaub are pictured in front of the home on September 10, 1969. Photograph ordered by the News Tribune. (TNT 9-28-69, B-3; TNT 9-21-69, D-8)
Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Model houses--Lakewood;
New homes on Eastside. Interior of home on the city's eastside is an elegant blending of old and new with gold and turquoise tones dominant. An extended stuffed sofa of turquoise faces a large color console; the ceiling-to-floor drapes artistically utilize a similar shade of blue topped with gold folds. An oil painting framed in gold tones and ornate framed mirrors decorate the smooth white walls. A small brick fireplace completes the living room. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.
Houses--Tacoma--1960-1970; Living rooms--Tacoma--1960-1970; Couches; Draperies; Paintings; Fireplaces--Tacoma--1960-1970; Televisions;
New homes on Eastside. A dark-toned Pontiac Bonneville is parked in the driveway of a one-car attached garage on September 3, 1969. The new wood framed single story home is located in the city's eastside, in the E. "T" and Gregory area. Photograph ordered by Wollander & Associates.
New homes on Eastside. A family is hard at work on a sunny September day in 1969 preparing their yard for planting of grass seeds. Shovels, hoes and rakes are in use while a small girl on a tricycle watches. Wollander & Associates had requested photographs of homes on Tacoma's eastside about the E. "T" and Gregory area. This home was a one-story wood frame contemporary with attached one-car garage. A riderless tricycle and colorful ball are visible near a parked automobile in the driveway.
Close-up of vacant lot at the northwest corner of No. 4th & "D" with view of Commencement Bay on June 11, 1969. Robert Billsbrough Price, an award winning local architect, had requested aerial (see D156236, image 5) and closer views of this area of fine homes. Small plants, shrubs and trees cover the lot along with tuffs of grass. This lot is listed as 402-08 No. "D." 402 No. "D" had originally been the home of Ezra Poppleton in 1891; the home was subsequently demolished. The Washington State Historical Society building can be glimpsed behind trees.
Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1960-1970; Commencement Bay (Wash.); Washington State Historical Society (Tacoma); Washington State Historical Building (Tacoma);
Exterior view of the Beckonridge Country Apartments. Those contemplating residing in the Beckonridge could stop by the manager's unit in May of 1969. The homes were artfully designed of wood to blend in with the prevailing trees. Carports were provided for this University Place development. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were celebrating a grand opening in late May of 1969. Located at 52nd & Bristonwood in the Beckonridge community of University Place, the 1-2 bedroom apartments were constructed by Fister Construction of Fircrest. In keeping with the natural setting, all utilities were underground and the units were equipped with all-electric appliances. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction. (TNT- Ad 5-23-69, A-4; TNT- Ad 5-25-69, A-13)
Housing developments--University Place--1960-1970; Beckonridge Country Apartments (University Place);
Beckonridge Country Apartments. The modern two-story housing complex in the Beckonridge community of University Place celebrated its grand opening in late May of 1969. The Beckonridge units were placed in a natural setting of fir trees, which provided shade and acted as windbreaks. Each unit was provided a carport and a private entrance. One tenant's bicycle shown above in May of 1969 could have been used to travel the many wooded pathways throughout this University Place neighborhood. Beckonridge was designed as an open space community fully incorporating its natural beauties. Utilities were placed underground as not to mar the scenic atmosphere. The Beckonridge Country Apartments were located at 52nd & Bristonwood, north of Bridgeport and west of Cirque Dr. Photograph ordered by Fister Construction, general contractors of the complex. (TNT -Ad 5-25-69, A-13; TNT -Ad 5-23-69, A-4)
