Object Details
Former owner
Wires, Edith C., 1872-
Hayward, Harry Taft, 1868-
Collection Creator
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948
American Rose Society
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Scope and Contents note
The folder includes worksheets and photocopies of an article and other information.
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General note
Oakwald is a Georgian Revival style brick mansion built circa 1921 by Harry Taft Hayward (b. 1868) on a seven acre parcel. The house is approached by a long drive bordered by an avenue of deciduous trees. The extensive garden had many formal planted beds connected by grass walkways. There were Georgian style high brick walls planted with vines and flagstone walkways. A tiled pool contained an antique fountain. There were rock gardens and a pond with small waterfalls.
The 12,570 square foot house, considered the most substantial in the district, is set back from the town common. Part of the original property is now owned by St. Mary's Church, which built St. Mary's School along Main Street frontage. The Craftsman/Tudor style garage on the property was built c. 1910 and is now owned by St. Mary's Church.
Harry Taft Hayward was a prominent businessman who owned several woolen and cotton mills in New England. His wife was Edith C. Wires (b. 1872).
Persons associated with the garden include Harry Taft Hayward and Edith C. Wires Hayward (former owners, 1920s).
Place
Hayward Garden (Franklin, Massachusetts)
United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Norfolk County -- Franklin
Topic
Gardens -- Massachusetts -- Franklin
Former owner
Wires, Edith C., 1872-
Hayward, Harry Taft, 1868-
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J. Horace McFarland Company collection
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Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.MCF, File MA035
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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Collection Restrictions
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Record ID
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