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[[File:Hallmark Farms house.jpg|right|thumb|375px|House at Hallmark Farm in 2022]] | [[File:Hallmark Farms house.jpg|right|thumb|375px|House at Hallmark Farm in 2022]] | ||
[[Image:Hallmark_Farm_in_Warrior.jpg|right|thumb|375px|View of Hallmark Farm in 2002]] | [[Image:Hallmark_Farm_in_Warrior.jpg|right|thumb|375px|View of Hallmark Farm in 2002]] | ||
'''Hallmark Farm''' | '''Hallmark Farm''' was a large estate off of [[I-65]] in [[Warrior]] which is known for its landscaped grounds and iconic red-roofed barn. The 567-acre property was developed by [[Ted Hallmark|Ted]] and [[Mary Hallmark]] in [[1976]]. | ||
Ted Hallmark died in [[2013]] | Ted Hallmark, owner of a coal mining equipment company, died in [[2013]]. His wife died a year later. Their son resided in the house until the family sold it to the [[Hallmark Farms Cooperative]], a joint initiative of [[Jefferson County]] and the City of [[Warrior]], for $7.5 million in [[2019]]. The cooperative plans a redevelopment of most of the site for light industrial, retail and office space, called the [[Hallmark Cooperative District]]. The home and barn itself were to be preserved, with the latter to be operated as an event facility. | ||
Hallmark Farm was selected to host the [[Decorators' ShowHouse]] fund raiser for the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]] in [[2020]]. Due to the [[COVID pandemic]] the event was delayed until [[2022]]. | Hallmark Farm was selected to host the [[Decorators' ShowHouse]] fund raiser for the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]] in [[2020]]. Due to the [[COVID pandemic]] the event was delayed until [[2022]]. | ||
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* Beahm, Anna (September 5, 2019) "Iconic I-65 farm survives and so will its floating Christmas trees." {{BN}} | * Beahm, Anna (September 5, 2019) "Iconic I-65 farm survives and so will its floating Christmas trees." {{BN}} | ||
* Colurso, Mary (April 23, 2022) "Decorators ShowHouse 2022 is a must-see at this picturesque location in Alabama." {{BN}} | * Colurso, Mary (April 23, 2022) "Decorators ShowHouse 2022 is a must-see at this picturesque location in Alabama." {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-wy8Ow8miw&t=44s Hallmark Farm] drone video on YouTube.com | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-wy8Ow8miw&t=44s Hallmark Farm] drone video on YouTube.com | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Hallmark Farm|*]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1976 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Decorators ShowHouses]] | [[Category:Decorators ShowHouses]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 25 September 2023
Hallmark Farm was a large estate off of I-65 in Warrior which is known for its landscaped grounds and iconic red-roofed barn. The 567-acre property was developed by Ted and Mary Hallmark in 1976.
Ted Hallmark, owner of a coal mining equipment company, died in 2013. His wife died a year later. Their son resided in the house until the family sold it to the Hallmark Farms Cooperative, a joint initiative of Jefferson County and the City of Warrior, for $7.5 million in 2019. The cooperative plans a redevelopment of most of the site for light industrial, retail and office space, called the Hallmark Cooperative District. The home and barn itself were to be preserved, with the latter to be operated as an event facility.
Hallmark Farm was selected to host the Decorators' ShowHouse fund raiser for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in 2020. Due to the COVID pandemic the event was delayed until 2022.
References
- Beahm, Anna (September 5, 2019) "Iconic I-65 farm survives and so will its floating Christmas trees." The Birmingham News
- Colurso, Mary (April 23, 2022) "Decorators ShowHouse 2022 is a must-see at this picturesque location in Alabama." The Birmingham News
External links
- Hallmark Farm drone video on YouTube.com