Built at the turn of the 19th century for the Hyde Family that established greenhouses on former family-owned property to the east, this home now serves Carthage as an arts center through a trust set up by daughter Katherine Hyde (1912-1989), herself an artist. As artCentral's base of operations, the first floor now houses two galleries and the upstairs rooms serve as additional gallery space and provide support functions (art library and office).
Since Carthage's post-Civil War years, the community has had a long history with horticultural organizations and businesses including several
commercial greenhouse operations. The Hyde family established one of these at the farm of Stephen Hyde, Sr. (1837 - 1925) located on acreage immediately east of this home. The elder Hyde "was a noted fruit grower." Stephen Hyde, Jr. (1870 -1945), established Hyde Greenhouses, later known as Fairview Greenhouse. He operated at different times, four to five acres under glass and raised "flowers of all kinds, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.," and in 1932, for example, cut "approximately 2,200 roses a day and a large number and great variety of chrysanthemums."
In the early 1930s Stephen Hyde, Jr., had the following experience at his greenhouse property. "Geese flying south passed over his greenhouse at night and the reflection of the moon on the glass caused them to think that it was water. They alighted, went through the glass, and when he went into the greenhouse the next morning, he had to release them from their temporary prison, and repair the damage." When Katherine's father died, she oversaw the business for many years until it was purchased by new owners.*
Founded in 1985, artCentral is celebrating art and artists at the historic Hyde House, blending verdant history with contemporary expression in an elegant setting.
In addition to the galleries, the house includes the Sally Armstrong Library, which is located on the third floor and offers a variety of books and publications on a wide range of artistic topics, from art history to painting techniques. Sally Armstrong served as the Director for artCentral from 2004 to 2014. Our library was named in her honor in recognition for her dedication and love for art and artCentral.
*Source: Jan Maldonado and Michele Hansford on behalf of Powers Museum and Michele Hansford. "Hyde House (former), now artCentral, 1110 East 13th Street." Clio: Your Guide to History. September 29, 2019. Accessed January 24, 2024. https://theclio.com/entry/70215
Since Carthage's post-Civil War years, the community has had a long history with horticultural organizations and businesses including several
commercial greenhouse operations. The Hyde family established one of these at the farm of Stephen Hyde, Sr. (1837 - 1925) located on acreage immediately east of this home. The elder Hyde "was a noted fruit grower." Stephen Hyde, Jr. (1870 -1945), established Hyde Greenhouses, later known as Fairview Greenhouse. He operated at different times, four to five acres under glass and raised "flowers of all kinds, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.," and in 1932, for example, cut "approximately 2,200 roses a day and a large number and great variety of chrysanthemums."
In the early 1930s Stephen Hyde, Jr., had the following experience at his greenhouse property. "Geese flying south passed over his greenhouse at night and the reflection of the moon on the glass caused them to think that it was water. They alighted, went through the glass, and when he went into the greenhouse the next morning, he had to release them from their temporary prison, and repair the damage." When Katherine's father died, she oversaw the business for many years until it was purchased by new owners.*
Founded in 1985, artCentral is celebrating art and artists at the historic Hyde House, blending verdant history with contemporary expression in an elegant setting.
In addition to the galleries, the house includes the Sally Armstrong Library, which is located on the third floor and offers a variety of books and publications on a wide range of artistic topics, from art history to painting techniques. Sally Armstrong served as the Director for artCentral from 2004 to 2014. Our library was named in her honor in recognition for her dedication and love for art and artCentral.
*Source: Jan Maldonado and Michele Hansford on behalf of Powers Museum and Michele Hansford. "Hyde House (former), now artCentral, 1110 East 13th Street." Clio: Your Guide to History. September 29, 2019. Accessed January 24, 2024. https://theclio.com/entry/70215
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