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Mid-Century Pavers

This home was built from a Better Homes and Garden plan in 1962

By Ken Gutmaker
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This home, built from a Better Homes and Garden plan in 1962, has aged elegantly. I was photographing the backyard garden and couldn’t resist taking an image of the front yard with its large paver stone walkway and mesmerizing view of Pontiac Bay in Seattle.

 

Photo – http://www.kengutmaker.com

Landscape Architect – http://www.brookskolbllc.net

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