OTM: Ma Chihuly's Home (21. January 2008, 22:34 by Derek Young) ~ A Touch of Glass
We’ve found a home that may interest the artist in you.
The home was built in 1943 in the 4400 block of North 33rd street by Mr. Clarence Beckwith. 4 bedrooms and 1.75 bath with 3650 square feet. That should be enough room for most of you. In 1947 the home was listed as a contender for some garden and yard awards.
Yet… that was sixty years ago. Why should you care about this home now? According to the listing, the home has “Tons of storage cabs for canning.” But that isn’t it. It’s because it’s “Dale’s mom’s house” – the home of Viola Chihuly, the mother of Tacoma’s most famous one-eyed artist.
I know you wanted Yanni’s house just a few years ago. But now it’s time to be a bit more practical. Here’s your chance to own a home with a connection to the arts and our city’s history without breaking the bank… sorta.
You want a piece of Tacoma’s art history. This could be it!
Listed with Home Team Northwest
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Aye. I also think the price is foolish, but not necessarily more so than average these days (for now). On the plus side, the dirty part is easily remedied and I like the fireplace. I was disappointed to see there are no elaborate light fixtures.
2 | Posted by Erik S | Jan 22, 10:50 AM
Foolish? I don’t think so at all. 3650 sq ft in the North End for $375K seems like you’re actually getting a pretty good price in a pretty good neighborhood.
3 | Posted by Erik Hanberg | Jan 22, 10:59 AM
I’d would’ve expected to see some glass ball fishing floats hanging from the front porch—-at the least.
6 | Posted by Mofo from the Hood | Jan 22, 01:04 PM
Maybe it comes with a giant eye patch and curly roof cozy for Halloween.
7 | Posted by Erik S | Jan 23, 08:51 AM
Shouldn’t throw stones in it. Oh, maybe it’s O.K.
8 | Posted by Broadway resident | Jan 23, 04:39 PM
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