1938 - Statue of Artemas Ward erected in Washington, D.C. Statue of Artemas Ward erected in Washington, D.C.
1925 - Caretaker cottage built Artemas built the caretaker cottage behind the main house for Florence to live in.
1919 - House changed hands Henry Galbraith Ward sold the farm to his brother Artemas Ward (the grocer and advertiser) for $2043.
1914 - House painted gray The house has not always retained its proud yellow color. During war time, only battleship gray paint was available. The house was painted as part of its ordinary maintenance, and for a time it was forgotten that the house had once been yellow.