Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Houses - Kissimmee, Florida

Orange Boulevard and Philip Street - A few houses with concrete block screens.


These house in these first two pics is circa 1961.


The yellow house is circa 1965.

This one is circa 1957.  If I had to guess I would say that this garage was originally a carport.
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  1. Lucy and The MooseOctober 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    That first one is my house! Thanks for the shout out!!!

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  2. FixizinFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    That first house is a great Florida idiom on the "Atomic Ranch" style. (There's now a periodical by that name, on that subject--killer pics!)

    The non-staggered blocks are a signature Mid-Mod detail--sweet.

    Visually screen that rooftop A/C equipment, pick a much lighter, more tropical color for the trim, garage door, and brise soleil (breeze blocks), get a once over from a landscape architect, and your home value will soar!

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    1. Lucy and The MooseMarch 31, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      We did it! We have now painted the house and used tropical coloring! We are so excited. Now on to the landscaping!

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  3. BrianFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Love "Atomic Ranch". One of the best mags out there. Yes, with minimal input that first house could be even more fantastic.

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  4. Greg HartleyFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Update. We've taken Fixizin's advice. Had a tree that naturally grew up to cover the A/C equipment and painted in much brighter mid-century color palette. Still need to work on the landscaping. Follow the link to see the image. https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1798394_10203340894585831_712577956_n.jpg

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  5. Greg HartleyFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    If the picture link doesn't come out, I'd be happy to send the photo directly to Brian (or you'd be welcome to come photograph it again).

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  6. BrianFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Looking good!

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