1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
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The Keller home was photographed for the Tucson Citizen home section. It was hard not to notice the 19 Herefords on the ranch.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Contemplating the view in the distance is Silver Lady, foreground, a pretty pampered Hereford heifer who took second place in the Pima County International Stock Show in 1963. The Keller home is high on the rise in the background.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The view from the Keller home
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Swimming pool is a custom design by Whitaker Pools fashioned especially for the unique four-level terrace setting. The 18-by-28 foot pool features a lifetime marble finish and a deck of coral concrete with non-skid safety surface.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Patio of the Ted Kellers' home is on several levels marked by low brick retaining walls. Porch off the living and dining rooms is floored in green Mexican tile. Wrought iron gates to the left enter into the carport.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The adobe wall which circles the patio is in various heights to conform to the several levels. Bird bath in foreground also is enclosed in adobe. Miniature roses, sweet alyssum and dwarf snapdragons are among the flowers adding color and beauty to the grounds. The lamp-like gadget to the left is a bird feeder.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
White Arizona limestone provides the fireplace wall as well as one kitchen wall. An original "Double Trouble" by artist Ray Strang accents the fireplace wall. Champagne colored carpeting is used in living and dining rooms. Accent rug in front of the hearth is hand hooked.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
This little guest house beside the pool includes a living room, bath, kitchen and dressing room. Roof is red tiled and ornamental posts are in white wrought iron.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Sheer window draperies are used in the living room one end of which is seen here from the dining area. An Italian crystal and gold chandelier provides soft light over the dining table of walnut. Chair seats and backs are in gold velvet. Snack bar off the kitchen is seen in foreground.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Looking down from the Keller home.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The Keller home is on the rise in the background.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The kitchen and snack bar as seen from the dining area.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The Keller home is on the rise in the background.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The Keller home.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
Sheer window draperies are used in the living room one end of which is seen here from the dining area. An Italian crystal and gold chandelier provides soft light over the dining table of walnut. Chair seats and backs are in gold velvet. Snack bar off the kitchen is seen in foreground.
1964 Tucson home photos: Herefords are pride of ranch
The Keller home.
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