1309 Stagecoach Lane - Home of Harry Driver
The Albuquerque Tribune December 1, 1960.
Harry Driver was one of the original residents and financial backers of Four Hills Village and Four Hills Country club in the late 50s to early 60s. His 1960 home was featured in at least two lifestyle articles with the potential of more (at the time of this article the Roth Modern archive reflects only up to 1965).
One article found highlights the interior decor of Mr. & Mrs. Driver’s residence and their French provincial and contemporary design choices. This article goes on to note other significant details about the original architecture including “weeping” bricks and shake shingle roof. The feature article describes each room individually mentioning Palo Verde rock wall, fireplace, and built-in planter, and a sunken living room with a cathedral ceiling. Petrified wood is used in the entry hall along with tropical houseplants and a walnut divider that separates it from the dining area. The real cherry on top is the indoor-outdoor fish pond that leads out to the Japanese garden!
The article about the Driver’s house was published to promote the Omega Chi Christmas Caravan tour of homes fundraiser. This is also the purpose of the second article found.
Mrs. T. M. Keenan, right. Mrs. Murray E. Hill, center. Mrs. Jack W. Reynolds left. Planning the Chi Omega Christmas Caravan, where 1309 Stagecoach Lane will be decorated for the ninth annual tour of homes. Albuquerque Journal Oct 15, 1960.
To see the full page pdf on the Christmas Caravan click here.
To see the full page pdf on Furnishings click here.
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