Architect: | William Norman Floyd | |
Year Built: | 1956 | |
Original Owner: | Dean DeGraffenreid | |
Notable Past Residents: | N/A | |
Publication: | Houston Chronicle, September 30, 1956 advertisement Houston Chronicle, October 14, 1956 advertisement Houston Chronicle, October 26, 1958 American Builder Magazine, December 1958 House & Home Magazine, July 1959 |
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Comments: | This home received a special award of merit in the 1958 Best Model Homes contest held by the National Association of Homebuilders. Homes were judged on exterior design, floor plan, construction techniques, quality materials and equipment and merchandising. | |
Architectural Comments: | The original horizontal brick pierced front wall has been replaced with a solid vertical brick wall using the same footprint. The original facade of the home was of white brick and redwood. The interior foyer featured black terrazo flooring. Weeping willow motif tiles decorate a replacement garage door. |