Wilson, Ralph, Sr., and Sunny, House - Temple, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 05.297 W 097° 22.837
14R E 654463 N 3440512
This modern ranch style white-mottled red brick house was completed in 1959.
Waymark Code: WM103XX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2019
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NRHP Nomination Form" The open interiors reflect the influence of the California Case Study houses popular from the 1940s through the early 1960s. The interior is exceptional as it features the extensive and innovative use of various types of plastic laminate. Plastic laminate was a popular material for counter-tops, but the Wilson House reveals innovation in the use of this material. Unlike other period structures, this house contains very little dry-wall; instead specially designed sheets of plastic laminate were attached directly to the two-by-fours. Other outstanding applications include laminate clad, built-in cabinetry, pocket doors, and shower surrounds. The plastics are reflective of popular period fashion and are lemon yellow, aqua, bright pink, & white. All of the interior materials (including the vinyl tile in the bathrooms) are in exceptional condition. Other details of note include exceptional period plumbing, and stacked sandstone architectural features.
The Wilson House is basically designed in a U-shaped plan in which the easternmost L-shaped portion serves as the public or entertaining space of the house. This area features an open-plan in which kitchen, dining room and living room areas have been designed. A laundry room with bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen/dining room, and the garage may be entered through the laundry room. The remaining wing contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms which have been isolated for privacy."