Barnorama Welcome To The Fun Barn
A trip back in time where every frame feels like it belongs in a history book with extra personality.
“Kurt Zimmerman created “Artoo Deco” Art Deco take on R2-D2, capable of movement under radio control with an in-built sound-system that makes droidish noises”
“The bathrooms in this Illinois home are spectacular! Built in 1952”
This property sold for 1.8 million. 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. Architect John Koster was commissioned by the Mechner family in 1969 to develop a property like no other. Chappaqua, NY
“Stilnovo tripod UFO Lamp”
“I thought l’d share my mom’s childhood Barbie collection. I always loved the booklet and admired the dresses and art work”
“Denny’s in the 70s”
“In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever at the time, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in Variety”
“‘Ebony’ Magazine’s vintage test kitchen.
The 1970s-era kitchen went under conservation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture”
“The wallpaper. The apron. And much more vintage goodness going on here”
“Renowned architect John Semitekol, who studied under Mies van der Rohe, designed and built this home as his personal residence in 1955; it has been enjoyed by his family ever since. It was sold in 2016. Located in Joliet, IL”
“I would totally decorate with cocktail weenies. It would be the best weenie tree around!”
““House of Tomorrow” – where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon in Palm Springs, California. It’s full of retro-futuristic architectural features. It sold for 5,650,000 back in 2022. Built in 1939 . 5 bed, 5 bath”
“The XPAK 400 – a futuristic, single-seat, custom-built air car designed by George Barris of Barris Kustoms. It was first displayed at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The car floats on a five-inch cushion of air, achieved by a system of fans, and has no wheels or transmission. It was designed to operate on both land and water.”
“Rasmussen Residence – Lake Forest, IL Designed in 1964 by architect Robert R Rasmussen. This is not currently on the market but I had shared it when it was active. I felt it was worthy of another share.
4 bed, 3 bath home”
“Promo for Rickenbacker guitar I believe this is from 1958 or so”
