Duke manor has a great proximity to the most beautiful and well-kept
historic Districts in the East Valley....
Nevertheless, Duke Manor has it's own identity;
1956 Modern Ranch Homes
by National Plan Service
As a result of practical one-story planning, the typical ranch house provides the ultimate in efficiency and livability. It features long, low, rambling lines, a generous use of glass for an abundance of sunlight and ventilation, plus eye appeal that is perfect for town or country."
Windows are larger and the large, plate glass windows are common to this style. Single car garages and carports remain secondary to the facade presented at curbside. These homes are optimistically sunny and modern with "Atomic Style" noticeable through out as modern design meets functionality for the active, young families to whom these designs were targeted.
Some people still fail to appreciate the style of 1950's ranch homes, seeing it as an "absence of style". Nevertheless, nearly 60 years has passed since the first home was built in Duke manor, and some are starting to take notice of the 50's as having it's own distinct period style that was influenced by clean uncluttered feel of Danish/Finnish design.
http://www.modernphoenix.net/
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/historiczoning/certificates.asp
http://www.socalmodern.com
Period details help separate the 50's homes from later ranch homes:
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