1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
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In 1966, the Tucson Citizen photographed the home of William J. Hill and family for its home section. The family selected the site for the home they would build at night so they knew they would have a great view of city lights.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
An ocotillo at the left and a palo verde at the right highlight the area to the south of the home. Outside construction is brick on the first floor and the upper floor is finished in aluminum siding painted in a light green. Trim is white.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
The stairway to the second floor bedroom area is seen from the dining room. A philodendron stands in a large wooden tub in the foyer. Stairs are carpeted in a deep gold tone and foyer floor is in Mexican tile in a green and white pattern. A wrought iron rail in white provides a guard on the stairway.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Elm paneling and brick are used as walls in the family room of the William J. Hill home in Flecha Caida. A pair of milk glass reproductions of old oil lanterns provide illumination from the ceiling.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Mr. Hill is seen in his den one side of which is given over to electronic equipment, some of which handles the stereo system through the home.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Tones of moss green and gold are used in the master bedroom of the home. Carpeting is in the green tone, dust ruffle in the gold tone. The master bedroom opens onto a little balcony.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Foyer is seen here from the top of the stairway to the bedrooms on the upper floor. Bottle glass panels in yellow border either side of the entry door.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Carpeting in the living room and dining room is in a deep gold color. The living room is on a lower level than the foyer.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
The antique white and gold dressing table in daughter Gloria's bedroom was refinished by her father from an old one. Other furniture is Early American in style and maple wood.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
Front entrance of the home is off this porch which spans the west side of the house. This summer Mrs. Hill plans to have flowers blooming in pots along the edge of the porch by the pillars.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
A photograph of the coast of Oregon is framed on the wall above son Bill's bed. Cabinets beyond the door are in the upstairs hallway and provide linen and other storage areas.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
A crystal chandelier is suspended above the dining room table. Wallpaper is in an Early American design on a white background. Breakfast area off the kitchen is seen beyond.
1966 Tucson home photos: A home with a view of city lights
The area beyond the kitchen.
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