Hollywood Farm facts for kids
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Hollywood Farm
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Hollywood Farm
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 Location in Washington (state)
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| Nearest city | Woodinville, Washington |
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| Area | 5.7 acres (2.3 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002757 |
| Added to NRHP | December 15, 1978 |
Hollywood Farm was once a large dairy farm located in the Sammamish Valley, not too far from Seattle. It was built in 1910 and became a special historic place in 1978. Today, a famous winery called Chateau Ste. Michelle is located on this land.
The main house at Hollywood Farm was a beautiful Craftsman-style home. It had a strong concrete foundation and a full basement. The property also included other buildings, like a carriage house and homes for workers. There were also several greenhouses. The gardens around the main house were very fancy and designed by a famous landscaping company called Olmsted Brothers.
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A Look Back: Hollywood Farm's Story
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Building a Modern Dairy Farm
Frederick Spencer Stimson, who owned a lumber company, built Hollywood Farm. He wanted it to be a place where his family could relax on weekends and during the summer. But he also started a dairy farm there. He raised special purebred Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle. His goal was to show how modern farming could be done.
The farm grew to be very large, covering 600 acres. It had the newest technology for its time. They tested milk in a lab to make sure it was clean and to measure how much butterfat it had. They also had very strict rules for keeping everything super clean.
Gardens and Other Businesses
Frederick's wife, Nellie Stimson, was in charge of the gardens and nine greenhouses. She was especially known for growing beautiful carnations and roses. The farm also had other businesses, like Hollywood Gardens and Hollywood Poultry Farm.
There was even a special train track built to an ice cream parlor right on the farm! People could ride the train there and buy delicious ice cream, fresh eggs, butter, cream, and sausages.
Helping Children with "Fresh Air Farm"
In 1918, the Stimson family moved to Hollywood Farm permanently. Frederick's doctor suggested it would be good for his health.
Frederick and Nellie Stimson cared about their community. They started a special program called "Hollywood Fresh Air Farm." This program helped children from the city who were not getting enough to eat. These children could stay at the farm for two weeks. They got to enjoy the fresh country air and eat healthy dairy foods from the farm.
New Owners and a New Purpose
The Stimson family sold Hollywood Farm to the MacBride family in 1944. The farm had become a bit run down, so the MacBrides worked hard to fix up the gardens and the main house. They also added another greenhouse. The MacBrides raised beef cows and even exotic birds on the farm.
Later, in 1975, a company called Ste. Michelle Vintners, Inc. bought the property. Today, this land is home to the famous Chateau Ste. Michelle winery.
