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24-8
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- 1935 (Creation)
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ca. 1935. John Philip and Anna Weyerhaeuser estate "Haddaway Hall", F.B. Meade and James Hamilton, of Cleveland, Ohio, Architects. The famed Olmsted brothers were the landscape architects. Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. is widely recognized as the father of landscape architecture. A few of his most recognized designs are New York City's Central Park and the US Capital grounds in Washington, D.C. View of the walled rose garden at Haddaway Hall. Olmsted's design for the Weyerhaeusers consisted of 42 detailed drawings of all aspects of the 5 1/2 acre grounds. The full intent of the landscape plan was never achieved; the family sold the house before the topiary gardens were planted. Tennis courts now occupy the topiary garden site. The kitchen garden, rose garden and peripheral landscape were completed. ("Tacoma's Weyerhaeuser residence: its various historic significances" by William Collins in "Landmarks" Vol.2, No. 4)
Weyerhaeuser, John Philip--Homes & haunts; Haddaway Hall (Tacoma); Estates--Tacoma; Gardens--Tacoma;