Night exposure of contemporary rambler style home belonging to Martin and Barbara Gosselin of Lake Steilacoom Point. The Gosselins owned Marty's Styling Salon on Sixth Avenue. The drapes are left open so that residents can enjoy the evening view from this wood framed house. Rather than walls, an enormous stone fireplace separates the dining room from the living room. At one end of the home is a more casual TV room with comfortable sofas and an additional fireplace. A partially covered patio appears to run the length of the house. The exterior of the home is gray with pale blue trim and roof. This home was designed and constructed by Mark Hoskins Home Construction Co. Photograph ordered by Home Construction Co.
Gosselin, Martin D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;
A feeling of spaciousness prevails in the Martin Gosselin residence at Lake Steilacoom Point with a "Great room" concept. The kitchen appears to be tucked away between the living room and informal room. There do not appear to be many walls separating the defined living spaces. A large glass door leads to the fenced outdoors which may have a covered patio. Because the flooring appears to be a natural tile, it blends in with the outdoor concrete. A clam-shell style chair and bean-shaped laminated table are prominent in the foreground. This three bedroom home was designed and constructed by Mark Hoskins Home Construction Co. Photograph ordered by Home Construction Co.
Gosselin, Martin D.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960;
The Oxford Apartments were located in Auburn at 717 A St. N.E. The two-story, twenty-unit apartment complex was built in a L-shape with carports for some renters. Auburn was a growing little community with a population of nearly 7,000 in the 1950 Census. By 1960, the population had sprouted to 11,933. Housing would be needed for new residents with new housing developments and apartments springing up to meet the need. Photograph ordered by S & S Builders.
Southdale, a model home in the Auburn area, was photographed on March 13, 1958, from the viewpoint of another new house across the street. The model home was constructed in the contemporary rambler style; it had a one-car garage and small covered porch. Auburn in the 1950's was still a small "bedroom" community with many residents commuting to Seattle and other King County jobs. Lots appear to have been on the large side and housing relatively inexpensive. Photograph ordered by S & S Builders.
Harold and Dagmar Wick's brick home, with awning, is the last house on the left in this March 9, 1958, photograph. Brick homes predominate the row of houses. This 9th & Monroe northend neighborhood was extremely close to Jefferson Park. Photograph ordered by Reyier & Wick Construction Co.
Wick, Harold E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1950-1960;
Built circa 1950, the lovely brick home at 4017 No. 9th St. was the residence of Harold E. and Dagmar Wick. Mr. Wick was a partner in the construction firm of Reyier & Wick. The traditional style brick home had dormers, a small balcony and an awning for protection against the afternoon sun. It was located in the No. 9th and Monroe neighborhood near Jefferson Park. Photograph ordered by Reyier & Wick.
Wick, Harold E.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dormers--Tacoma; Awnings--Tacoma;
ca. 1957. This "L" shaped contemporary Northwest home was built by the Tacoma Master Builders Association in 1957. Built basically of wood with some brick facing, the home has attractive shutters and an attached one-car garage. Tall trees would provide shade during hot summer months. See D105170-3 for another view of the home. This Sherman L. Rowland-built home was chosen as the 1957 Tacoma Home Show model home. Called "Oakhurst," it would be open to the public on the Home Show opening day, March 19, 1957. The house was located in the Southgate neighborhood at 10103 Montrose Avenue S.W. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Master Builders Association. (TNT 3-19-57, C-5)
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma);
ca. 1957. This house was built under the guidance of the Tacoma Master Builders Association in 1957. The L-shaped contemporary home was primarily constructed of Northwest woods with brick facing. The one-car garage was attached to the longer side of the "L." The home, called "Oakhurst," was the 1957 Tacoma Home Show model home. It was built by Sherman L. Rowland; Rowland also received the honor of building the 1954 Home Show model home, TX 101. The model strolling from the house is Shirley Vanek. According to the 1957 City Directory, Mrs. Vanek was a cashier at the Commonwealth Title Insurance Company. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Master Builders Association. (TNT 3-3-57, C-18, TNT 3-19-57, C-5)
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Tacoma Master Builders Association (Tacoma); Vanek, Shirley;
Santa appears to have made an early stop at the Ben Cheney household in Browns Point on December 23, 1957. Presents of all shapes and sizes, all colorfully decorated, are scattered throughout the living room. Little Piper Cheney and big sister Sandy are dressed in robes; Piper has ensconced herself in a little red wagon and is holding a small gift. Marian Cheney looks up and smiles while displaying a present while husband Ben leans over her shoulder. Ben Cheney was a well-known local lumberman and philanthropist. Sepia photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Christmas time at the Ben Cheney residence meant lots of gifts for the children and mom and dad. Presents are spilling over onto the living room floor, including a nearby coffee table. A bright red Flyer wagon is ready for a small child to hop on for a ride, or load up with toys and pulled. The Norfolk pine tree stands tall, perfectly fitting in with the beautiful wood walls; ornaments can be displayed at their best advantage. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber Co.
Exterior of house. This contemporary 1950's style home possibly belonged to K.B. and Audra B. Oberhansly who resided at 4008 - 101st St. South in the Southgate housing development. The home was constructed by the Sherman Rowland Co. It had a low-pitched roof, possible insulated windows, and a small covered porch. Nearby trees would provide welcome shade in the hot summers. Southgate was a suburban housing development, located on a large track of land filled with mature trees, west of Highway 99. The Sherman Rowland Co. was responsible for the construction of many contemporary homes in this development; no two homes were supposedly built alike. Photograph ordered by Sherman Rowland Co.
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Housing developments--Lakewood--1950-1960; Rowland Construction Co. (Tacoma);
Exterior - Avalon Apts. The Avalon Apartments at 237 Saint Helens Avenue were undergoing some remodeling in August, 1957. Wally Stabbert, Inc., were contracted to plaster and lathe the exterior of the units; scaffolding is already in place. The Avalon Apartments were designed by architect Frederick Heath and built by contractors Olson & Young in 1906. It was twice damaged by fire, in 1933, and finally destroyed on May 2, 1969. Photograph ordered by Wally Stabbert, Inc.
View of Gehri Apartments. These modern three-story apartments, located at 302 North Stadium Way, were built on a sloping lot. The apartment complex was built by Alfred J. Gehri, longtime local builder, and designed by John Sutton & Alan Liddle, architects. The units were completed in August, 1956. Photographed a year later on August 16, 1957, these apartments featured multiple view windows and covered balconies. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.
The beautiful Queen Anne style home at 318 North Yakima Avenue was owned by Mabel Basham. Built in the 1890's, the house had tall, vertical proportions; balconies, overhanging porch, and chimney were added amenities. The lot was landscaped with shrubs and small trees . Sepia photograph ordered by Mabel Basham.
A comfortable Adirondack chair awaits visitors to the backyard of Mabel Basham. The Basham's Queen Anne style home was located at 318 No. Yakima Avenue. It was built in the 1890's and featured typical Queen Anne features such as tall, vertical proportions and decorative shingles. Sepia photograph taken in June of 1957 for Mabel Basham.
Mauer Construction built this tidy one-level apartment complex in 1957. Located at 3315 Sixth Avenue, it consisted of four brick units with large view windows. It appears that a new sidewalk has just been constructed in front of the complex. A stylish street lamp is located near a corner of the apartments. According to the 1957 City Directory, Mauer Construction Co. was located at 8307 Nixon S.W. in the Lakewood Center area.
Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sidewalks--Tacoma; Mauer Construction Co. (Lakewood);
This two-story contemporary Northwest home was being prepared for the 1957 Western Builders Home Show in March, 1957. Located on a slight slope, the house had a wraparound balcony. There are many view windows on the front of the home. As was becoming more common, the multi-level roof was flat. ALBUM 15.
The John and Julia Uglicks residence at 11604 Mount Brook Lane was set in the suburban community of Rhododendron Lanes. Nestled among tall trees, the contemporary rambler style home had an extended porch, shutters and attached two-car garage. A long, wide paved driveway was an added amenity. According to the 1958 Tacoma Suburban Directory, John Uglicks was in the U.S. Army. Photograph ordered by George Barclay Builders.
Heavy wood ceiling beams attract the eye in the new Brockman residence; there are not many lights to distract from the smooth wooden surfaces. Wood is plentiful in the living and play areas, with paneled walls and vertical columns separating large plate glass windows. A woman is enjoying the sunshine as she sits on top of an elongated wooden desk. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.
Living rooms--1950-1960; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);
ca. 1956. Exterior of a one story rambler with what appears to be cedar siding and with an attached one car garage. The address of this home is believed to be 8809 36th St. W., formerly 8809 So. 36th St., in University Place. The owners are listed in the 1958 suburban City Directory as Mead and Janice McDonald. The home was one of those constructed for the September 1956 Tour of Homes. Photograph ordered by Fanning Starkey Real Estate.
ca. 1956. Exterior of a one story rambler with what appears to be cedar siding and with an attached one car garage. The address of this home is believed to be 8809 36th St. W., formerly 8809 So. 36th St., in University Place. The owners are listed in the 1958 suburban City Directory as Mead and Janice McDonald. The home was one of those constructed for the September 1956 Tour of Homes. Photograph ordered by Fanning Starkey Real Estate.
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace. Skyline Terrace was a 30 million, 1500 home development being built by Miller Construction. The one story ranch home with a two car carport sits by itself on the wide open landscape with the view of the Narrows bridge beyond. A fence surrounds the unlandscaped yard and the patio. The home was single story, rectangular and measured 73 feet long x 48 1/2 wide, including the carport. It was 1430 sq. feet on the ground floor with another 1430 sq. feet in the daylight basement. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace. Skyline Terrace was a 30 million, 1500 home development being built by Miller Construction. The one story ranch home with a two car carport sits by itself on the wide open landscape with the view of the Narrows bridge beyond. A fence surrounds the unlandscaped yard and the patio. The home was single story, rectangular and measured 73 feet long x 48 1/2 wide, including the carport. It was 1430 sq. feet on the ground floor with another 1430 sq. feet in the daylight basement. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Exterior of 2623 No. 29th St., taken for Fanning Starkey realtors. This modernistic home was built in 1939 and designed by Stanley T. Shaw, architect. It was built by J.P. Burke, contractor. The marine view home has 32 windows to take in the sights. The home was so unique that when it was open for public view in 1939, it was visited by thousands of area residents.
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace. Skyline Terrace was a 30 million, 1500 home development being built by Miller Construction. This is the street entrance view of the house and attached carport. Two planter boxes flank the steps leading up to the front door. The home was 1430 square feet on the ground floor with another 1430 sq. feet available in the basement. (TNT 9/19/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace, built by Miller Construction. This is the living room of the home. The spacious living room had a cutstone fireplace with a stone mantle and slate hearth. It had a mahogany accent wall and large picture windows that embraced the view. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace. Skyline Terrace was a 30 million, 1500 home development being built by Miller Construction. This appears to be a small home office, divided by an accordion door from the rest of the house. The folding doors were used throughout the house, including a massive modernfold door that slid on a curved metal ceiling track to separate the family room from the kitchen. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace. This new home was featured in the September 1956 issue of the national magazine. Skyline Terrace was a 30 million, 1500 home development being built by Miller Construction, known for their original concept designs. This picture is of the combined living/dining room of the home. To the right foreground of the picture is the "modernfold" door that slides on a curved metal track to separate the living room from the kitchen and dining rooms. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Dining rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;
The Better Homes & Gardens September 1956 "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace, designed and built by Miller Construction. The modern kitchen has a built in dishwasher, countertop range with electric fan and hood, oven, garbage disposal, kitchen planning desk, spice cabinet, maple cutting board, lazy susan and Frigidaire refrigerator. Unique built-ins included a kleenex dispenser, nutone mixer, blender and knife sharpener. Cabinets had birch doors with bronze trim. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Kitchens--Tacoma--1950-1960;
The Better Homes & Gardens "Idea Home of the Year," at Skyline Terrace, built by Miller Construction. This is the living room of the home. The spacious living room had a cutstone fireplace with a stone mantle and slate hearth. It had a mahogany accent wall and large picture windows that embraced the view. (TNT 9/9/1956, pg. E-18)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Housing developments--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Living rooms--Tacoma--1950-1960;
