We start year two of RetroRenovation.com with a perfect time capsule. But this one’s not for sale.
In fact, Russell is closing on it today (if all goes right)! Yoo haah, Russell, congratulations — fantastic house! Heck yeah there is more →
Russell’s brand new (old) time capsule home — built by Seabees — in North Attleboro, Mass.
Posted by: • October 27, 2008
A 1966 Rat Pack time capsule house in Vintage Las Vegas
Posted by: • October 6, 2008
9 "Moe's in a row", I believe
Oh my goodness, some of the features in this 1966 Las Vegas time capsule are just exquisite.
The house is a little older than those I usually feature. But I couldn’t resist. The more immersed I become in designs of the 1946-1966 era (where I draw the lines around “postwar”), the more I also find myself tip-toeing into the late 60s and yes, early 70s. It’s all so much fun.
Love this house!
Love the doors!
Love the door handles!
Love the door bell!
Love love love the bathroom with its metallic wallpaper. I want my hair to go grey…then white…then blue in this bathroom mirror!
And did I mention the pool? Has anyone done definitive research – does Las Vegas have THE GREATEST mid mod houses in the nation?
Uncle Jack LeVine is a realtor who runs the Vintage Las Vegas blog, which I read every day. Yes, Jack, I really do! This is his listing. $495,000. Click here to see the online sales brochure. Thanks, Uncle Jack!
A 1960s ski chalet in Oregon – today’s midcentury time capsule
Posted by: • September 2, 2008
Puddletown sends in today’s time capsule beauty, first time on the market since built in 1966.
I’m ready for the slopes, how about you? Some day, we will have big RetroRenovation reader reunions, what do you think, and we’ll meet up at places like this.
Forget the kaffee. Margarita’s all around!
Thank you, Cheryl!
Puddletown aka Cheryl writes:
I’m watching Apollo 13 and it will be fun to check out the Lovell’s home again.:) The bedroom furniture is French Provincial just like my folks.
Also, I wanted to sent this listing to you. This place is in Welches, OR, about an hour and a half from Portland, which is a resort area for skiers. It’s close to the slopes and Timberline Lodge and has hiking, mountain climbing, fishing and a golf course for the summer. This house has all the original furniture in it. I don’t know if the furniture can be purchased or not but it would be cool if it could. I’d describe the decorating as Hollywood Regency. Would you? A regular time capsule..
For all 13 photos and the listing info — Heck yeah there is more →
Rochester Steven’s 1957 Alcoa Aluminum house
Posted by: • August 19, 2008
After we looked at the Alcoa Aluminum time capsule home in Minnesota a few weeks ago, we heard from Steven in Rochester, New York, who owns another of these houses. Heck yeah there is more →
Michael’s ‘traditional’ ranch in Worthington, Ohio
Posted by: • August 15, 2008
A delicious midcentury home from reader Michael in Worthington, Ohio. I particularly like the kitchen – with its traditionally styled cabinetry.
Reminder to new readers: This blog welcomes Capes, Colonials, split levels, bungalows – and yes, contemporaries – built in the postwar era. There were lots of design influences, it’s not all “modern modern modern” here — we love and appreciate them all! Thank you, Michael, your house seems to be two for two in terms of loving owners!
To read more about Michael’s home…and to see a total of 10 photos… Heck yeah there is more →
Santa Rosa Sara krashes a neighborhood time capsule and sends us photos
Posted by: • August 11, 2008
Santa Rosa Sara has the sister affliction to dumpster diving: shamelessly jumping on the opportunity to photograph empty (or estate sale) houses. I have it, too, of course! I am so proud of you Sara — and thank you so much for this great set of time capsule photos.
Hmmm….Meanwhile, can we invent a term for this corollary to Dumpster Diving? Some quick thoughts:
- Kitsch Krashing?
- House Hijacking?
- Estate vultures?
Hmmm, these last two sound too aggressive, and we are a force for good!
- …More ideas, oh-so-literate readers?
To read all about this great house – and see more photos click here to: Heck yeah there is more →
1958 Alcoa house showcases “the wonders of aluminum”
Posted by: • August 4, 2008
Today’s time capsule voyeurism – an Alcoa Aluminum showcase – found by Keith – in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Thanks, Keith! If I had a contemporary home, I’d for sure have a Mondrian kitchen like this:
Pam, I found an interesting house listing at Sotheby’s website .. a 1958 prefab built by Alcoa. Cool.
-Keith Heck yeah there is more →
Leslie’s kitschy dreamboat time capsule in California
Posted by: • August 2, 2008
We have a new reader, LA Leslie, who loves wacky ebay items – and her wonderful 60s groove pad. And what’s not to love? I want a conversation pit surrounded by wrought iron railings!
Click here for Leslie’s story — and her swimming pool, built-in bar, exterior and more! Heck yeah there is more →
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