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From Gatsby to Mad Men: Home decor through the decades

From the tin ceilings of the 1910's to the millennial "snail showers," these design elements and amenities were certainly signs of their times. And, according to Trulia, they can often be big selling points for homebuyers.

1940s: Glass block walls

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  • Price: $695,000
  • Beds and baths: 4 and 4

Post-war builders embraced many modern techniques, designs and materials, some first used for commercial purposes.

Glass block walls, which were first used in factories, had the virtue of letting in natural light without revealing secrets to passersby, according to Trulia.

In this house, which was built in 1946, glass blocks are used on both interior and exterior walls. Each of the four bedrooms comes with its own bath. And one elegant shower has glass block walls on two sides.

The rest of the house displays many of the clean lines and surfaces that marked the best treatments of the decade. The tile floors and fireplace reflect its Southwestern heritage and its location in the heart of Tucson, Ariz.

For further information: Trulia

Source: Trulia
  @CNNMoney - Last updated June 10 2013 06:09 AM ET

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