Last updated: June 11, 2024
Place
Samuel Hyde Estate
Olmsted Archives
Quick Facts
Working closely with the architectural firm of Bebb & Mendel, John Charles Olmsted developed the landscaping plan for Samuel Hyde’s Seattle estate. Beginning in 1909, John Charles was in communication with Bebb & Mendel, agreeing to prepare the planting plan, as well as location of walks, offering his opinions on the brick enclosure wall, and advising the approach drive be widened.
Olmsted Brothers’ planting plan provided several distinct garden areas, such as a small formal garden near the entrance and a rose garden “with white roses in center, then changing to pink, then deep reds on the outer edges”. A large open lawn area was also included, defined by flowering evergreen shrubs along its edges. Over time, the original property was subdivided, though today the original home, adjacent lawn, and brick wall remains.
Source: "Samuel Hyde," Olmsted Online
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Olmsted Brothers’ planting plan provided several distinct garden areas, such as a small formal garden near the entrance and a rose garden “with white roses in center, then changing to pink, then deep reds on the outer edges”. A large open lawn area was also included, defined by flowering evergreen shrubs along its edges. Over time, the original property was subdivided, though today the original home, adjacent lawn, and brick wall remains.
Source: "Samuel Hyde," Olmsted Online
For more information and primary resources, please visit:
Olmsted Research Guide Online
Olmsted Archives on Flickr