50s ranch home: An amazing Dallas time capsule

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1. anita says:

   July 8, 2008 at 12:14 am

   It’s always refreshing to see something that has been loved and preserved. It breaks my heart to watch the shows on HGTV where they find a great 1940s-1960s era house and then go in with the sledge hammers and bust up the bathrooms & kitchens. Sometimes I just can’t watch! Someday those designers are going to regret destroying all that art deco and mid-century modern craftsmanship and style. I hope they realize it soon.
   Anita
2. maddydallas says:

   July 9, 2008 at 12:22 am

   I just bought a 50’s ranch house in Dallas, and although not in this neighborhood, there are always quite a few on the market like the one featured in this post. I’ve found they are frequently the homes of elderly people who have lived in them for many years. In my view they were the first and the real “green” homeowners. Ripping out well crafted materials and replacing them with bamboo really doesn’t quite make eco-sense does it? Whomever buys this one will likely change it dramatically, as homes in town are becoming more in demand. Some people realize what they’ve got and others can’t wait to rip everything out and replace it with granite, espresso-colored wood cabinets and those horrible vessel sinks. P.S. – I love your site! I find it interesting and motivating. I even started a PBN dog wall in my new house. Best to you. Madison.
3. 50sPam says:

   July 9, 2008 at 2:25 am

   Thanks, Madison! What a wonderful note, and you are so right. It is utterly heart-wrenching to think about someone buying this house – and ripping out all the great interior features. Let’s all hope like heck the house finds its rightful owner! When you get a chance – send me some photos of your new/old house – and of course, your PBN dog wall when it’s done — thanks to Todd re that one. We’d love to see the house! Take care, Pam
4. Ruthie says:

   March 8, 2009 at 12:40 am

   I just wanted to comment.. your kitchen is JUST like my kitchen! My pink oven looks a bit older than yours.. but the layout and the cabinets are close to the same! we are working on a redu.. i will send in pictures when we are done …. but we did paint over the paneling…. but trying to keep it with the era… with yellow!

   thanks for posting pictures! fun to see my kitchen on here LOL
5. Ruthie says:

   March 8, 2009 at 12:50 am

   sorry i typed my web addie wrong ..
   I went ahead and posted some progress photos.. will send before and afters when I am done
   blessings!
   ruthie