Last updated: June 18, 2024
Place
Willowmoor Farm
Olmsted Archives
Quick Facts
Location:
Seattle, WA
Significance:
Olmsted Designed Estate
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
J.W. Clise’s 393-acre estate, known as Willowmoor Farm, was a successful dairy, cattle, and horse breeding operation, but in 1908 Olmsted Brothers were hired to prepare a planting plan to frame the expansive lawn, as well as create formal gardens and a bird pond. Olmsted Brothers delivered their planting plan in 1909, though it was never fully implemented.
Many believe the tree plantings were started, but Olmsted Brothers were never able to install their shrub plantings. Vines and shrubs were installed, which Olmsted Brothers are given credit for. Today, the property is part of Marymoor Park.
Source: "J.W. Clise," Olmsted Online
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Many believe the tree plantings were started, but Olmsted Brothers were never able to install their shrub plantings. Vines and shrubs were installed, which Olmsted Brothers are given credit for. Today, the property is part of Marymoor Park.
Source: "J.W. Clise," Olmsted Online
For more information and primary resources, please visit:
Olmsted Research Guide Online
Olmsted Archives on Flickr