SPECIAL EVENTS

 Join Houston Mod this Sunday, August 28th for two Mod-of-the-Month open houses from 2PM to 4PM. Two houses will be open for touring. This is a free event. The details and addresses are below.

5607 Indigo Street 77096 (pictured)
Meyerland Section 10
A classic Mid-Century Modern home by architect Hy Applebaum. Extensive windows and skylights bring natural light into all rooms. Courtyard entrance with decorative masonry screen wall. Living area has original maple, rolled-corner paneling, dramatic masonry fireplace, terrazzo floors and 12' ceilings. Original kitchen with Frigidaire Flair double oven with pull-out range. Numerous special details, built-ins. Landscaped yard with pool.

5819 Warm Springs 77035
Westbury Section 3
This house was included in the Houston Parade of Homes in April-May 1959, held in Westbury. The tour included 35 houses and was sponsored by the Houston Homebuilders Association. Over 200,000 viewed it during the two month period.

According to Parade marketing materials, the house was built by artist/designer Alma Sevier Tillman and was described as an indoor-outdoor contemporary. Original features included a fountain in the entry and a large mural in the living area. The indoor/outdoor effect was enhanced by interior paneling that matched the tones of the exterior brick. The exterior trim was originally painted turquoise. The brochure noted "Family room and kitchen are masterpieces of built in convenience. Each bedroom closet has special storage provided for hats, shoes and purses. "

A double door entry leads to a soaring living space with cathedral ceilings. The living area includes a bold ledge stone fireplace. The dining room opens to a brick-walled intimate side patio. The innovative kitchen offers a panoramic view from an oversized window above the counter. The master opens to a patio and the pool.