According to houstonculturemap, a vintage modern 1954 house birthed in the prosperity of post-war oil-rich Texas is being restored after decades of neglect. Technically-advanced for its time, the home was constructed with intercoms in every room, open spaces that flowed into each other, and a wall of window frames made of nearly-indestructible airplane aluminum. The sunken living room takes advantage of the cool ground during the hot Texas summers, and a wet bar in the carport from the days of “one for the road” converted at some point to a storage shed. The new owners of the 1,800 square foot home, noting that a former occupant evidently lived there without water or electricity, say the hardwood floors were stained in some areas beyond recognition. Wood paneling covered one wall on which an eight by three-foot abstract drawing of people on horseback had been painted that has since been cut out, framed and mounted in the house. As MHProNews has learned, the new owners are resurrecting the original fittings, hardware, lighting fixtures and cabinetry as much as possible.
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