1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual lifestyle
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The home of Carl H. Ingwer Jr. and his family was photographed for a Tucson Citizen feature in 1960. The family took a relatively new home and added rooms, a three-car garage, a pool, stables for horses and other amenities.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Panels of Chinese carved teakwood screen hang in the hallway of the C H. Ingwer Jr. home.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
A mirror (on the left) reflects striped chairs and the natural grass cloth wall of the hallway in the Carl Ingwer home. A black teak table holds an antique Chinese horse. In the living room at the end of the hallway are crackle finish lamp over 4 feet high and gold toned Chinese painting.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Papier maché logs glow in the gracefully shaped fireplace at the corner of the living room. The frames of white-upholstered chairs came from Hong Kong. Candlestick at far right is made of a copper horn and cup from India.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Stuffed animals cavort on the bed in Carla's room, and the top shelf of her bookcase is reserved for her horse miniature collection. Heavy Indian cast bronze elephant martingales hanging from the book case contrast with delicate white and gold wrought iron headboard. Walls are turquoise, the bedspreads, white.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Bottle brush and roses (not visible) grow in planters to frame the curved pool. The Ingwers enjoy their meals outdoors under the ramada in the background. Desert plants and the Catalinas provide a magnificent view.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Black Feathercock and natural stones form the basis for a Japanese-style garden in the back patio. Streams of water add interest to the setting designed with the aid of Mrs. Russell Hatch at the Hermosa Stone Co. Clouds hover over the Catalinas in the background.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
The screened porch at the front of the house provides a sheltered spot for outdoor dining. The awning, curved to match the planter below, extends beyond the roofed area to protect the walk and shield windows from warm summer sun. Informal furnishings harmonize with the outdoor setting.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
The pink and turquoise accents of a kitchen mural are repeated in the cabinets and counters. Fold-up electric units allow maximum counter space. The sink and additional counter space are on the opposite wall of the compact (8½ x 14') but thoroughly efficient kitchen.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Looking to the hallway from the living room.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
Another view of the pool and patio.
1960 Tucson home photos: Family enjoys a casual life
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