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FARM LAND TO DEVELOPMENT
Once upon a time, citrus farms covered this area of North Central Phoenix. And, where there weren't farms, the land was undeveloped natural desert. The 5 Cs that the pre-war economy was based on were cotton, citrus, cattle, climate and copper. The population in Arizona had grown by over 100% during the post-war years (1945-1960), spurring a housing boom. Many acres of land were being redeveloped, in order to keep up with the demand for housing. The subdivision El Domingo Ranchos was platted on August 7th, 1957.
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Site of 390 E. Monte Vista Rd.
Future homesite of 8402 E. Virginia Ave Future homesite of 1033 E. Manzanita Dr. Future Future homesite homesite of 1410 ofW. 1410 Glenn W. Glenn Dr. Dr.
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1957- 1959: LET'S BUILD! There are 47 homes in El Domingo Ranchos. 6 homes were built in 1957, 33 homes were built in 1958 and the last 3 homes were built in 1959. James G. Hart was the builder and also the owner of the Realty company that marketed the homes for sale. G. N. Richards was the architectural draftsman.
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Early advertising in El Domingo Ranchos
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James G. Hart (1908-1960)
James G. Hart was a Maricopa County supervisor, headed the James G. Hart Construction Company and was also very active in real estate sales, owning a real estate company called James G. Hart Real Estate. He was born in Arkansas and attended one year of business college in Pittsburgh, PA. James then joined the army and was assigned to the special service engineers unit. He spent 19 months overseas during WWII and was wounded in action. In 1948, James organized his real estate business. His family resided in El Domingo Ranchos at 1040 E. Manzanita Dr, a house which he built in 1958. Nearby Hillside Homes was another subdivision built by James. It featured the famous 'El Domingo' model. Tragically, he was killed in a 1 car automobile accident at the young age of 52, in 1960.
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Architectural Draftsman
G. N. Richards
(unknown-unknown) G. N. Richards, also known as George N. Richards, was the architectural draftsman who designed the homes in El Domingo Ranchos. There is no reference to him being a member of the AIA, American Institute of Architects, and a catalog of his work is listed below. Early on in his career (1937), he frequently advertised his services in the newspaper. George worked with James G. Hart on 2 subdivisions: El Domingo Ranchos and Hillside Homes.
Homes Designed By G. N. Richards
47 homes in El Domingo Ranchos 77 homes in Hillside Homes
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135 homes in Westwood Heights 10 homes in Camelot Village 11 homes at 19th St and Willetta Custom home at Northern/12th Ave
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Custom home at 20th St and Colter Custom home at 16h St and Highland Custom home at 8th Ave, just North of Thomas 24-unit apartment building at 19 W. Virginia Ave
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GREAT ROOM One of the distinguishing features of this home is the huge central courtyard, which is framed on all 4 sides by walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors. It is a virtual extension of the living space and a perfect outdoor room for all seasons. It includes a brick, wood-burning fireplace, built-in planters and Dal-Tile 18�x18� Continental Slate porcelain tile.
"The House With The Famous Curved Wall"
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KITCHEN FULLY REMODELED IN 2013
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GREAT ROOM OPEN FLOORPLAN
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 OWNER'S SUITE FULLY REMODELED
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BATHROOMS FRESH + MODERNIZED
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OUTDOOR LIVING BEAUTIFUL LAWNS AND INVITING COVERED PATIO
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