Polen Farm

History of Polen Farm

According to a Dayton Daily News article, the property that is today called Polen Farm (5099 Bigger Rd.) was first developed by Joseph Bigger in 1854 when he called it White Oak Farm.  The grandfather of Joseph Bigger (of the same name) served in the Revolutionary War and eventually moved to Montgomery County thereby claiming land as a result of his service.  The grandson, Joseph Bigger, passed in 1908 and his daughter Cora Bigger Walcut kept the house until 1940.  She sold the house and property to Russell V. Pollen who was a General Motors/ Frigidaire executive.  During his tenure, he improved the property, expanded it by 15 acres of adjacent property, and repaired the barn.  Upon his death, his estate transferred the property to the City of Kettering in 1979.  In 1996, the City of Kettering remodeling the property as we see it today. 

Polen Farm Features

The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department operates the venue which holds the Polen Farmhouse, Polen Farm Barn, and gazebo.

  • Polen Farmhouse:  The original home of Joseph and Mary LaFever Bigger now holds the park’s office, a large banquet room, and is always landscaped with colorful flowers and mature trees.
  • Polen Farm Barn:  Built in 1854 at the same time as the farmhouse, this barn frequently serves as the reception area for ceremonies taking place in front of the adjacent gazebo.
  • Gazebo:  Nestled among mature trees this large gazebo frequently serves as the focal point for family ceremonies.

Kettering Fine Art Photography

If you are seeking fine art photography that captures the historical character of Kettering, Ohio, then this gallery is for you.  These art prints capture the enchanting Polen Farm in all seasons and under magical light.  If want to see even more great examples of  Kettering Ohio Artwork, check out these galleries:

Wide angle view of Polen Farms as golden leaves hung in the sunlight below cumulus clouds floating through the blue autumn sky

Polen Farms on Pretty Autumn Day No. 10

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Wide angle view of Polen Farms as golden leaves hung in the sunlight below cumulus clouds floating through the blue autumn sky

Polen Farms on Pretty Autumn Day No. 5

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Wide angle view of Polen Farms as golden leaves hung in the sunlight below cumulus clouds floating through the blue autumn sky

Polen Farms on Pretty Autumn Day No. 3

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A group of chairs in the middle of an A gazebo ready for its next wedding ceremony on an autumn day where the sun backlit the golden leaves

Polen Farm Gazebo on Pretty Autumn Day No. 2

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Despite the onset of spring blooms and trees gaining their leaves, a late spring snow over the Miami Valley created a visual wonderland a Kettering’s Polen Farm.

Kettering Polen Farm Morning After a Spring Snow No. 4

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Despite the onset of spring blooms and trees gaining their leaves, a late spring snow over the Miami Valley created a visual wonderland a Kettering’s Polen Farm.

Kettering Polen Farm Morning After a Spring Snow No. 3

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Despite the onset of spring blooms and trees gaining their leaves, a late spring snow over the Miami Valley created a visual wonderland a Kettering’s Polen Farm.

Kettering Polen Farm Morning After a Spring Snow No. 2

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The long driveway to Polen Farm in Kettering Ohio leads the viewer towards the historic farmhouse on a sunny day

Kettering Polen Farm in Summer No. 6

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A patriotic flowerbed of red and white pansies along with purple salvia in front of Kettering Ohio’s Polen Farm.

Kettering Polen Farm in Summer No. 2

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The long driveway to Polen Farm in Kettering Ohio leads the viewer towards the historic farm house on a sunny day

Kettering Polen Farm House in Summer No. 4

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The long driveway to Polen Farm in Kettering Ohio leads the viewer towards the historic farm house on a sunny day

Kettering Polen Farm House in Summer No. 3

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The long driveway to Polen Farm in Kettering Ohio leads the viewer towards the historic farm house on a sunny day

Kettering Polen Farm House in Summer No. 1

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The long driveway to Polen Farm in Kettering Ohio leads the viewer towards the historic farm house on a sunny day

Kettering Polen Farm Gazebo in Summer No. 5

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A large maple tree displaying its fall colors as its dark trunck and branches frame the autumn scene during a rainy evening

Kettering Polen Farm Fall Evening No. 15

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A walking path leading the view under colorful maple trees towards a barn on a raining autumn evening

Kettering Polen Farm Fall Evening No. 2

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A rainy autumn evening where a large colorful maple tree frames a white gazebo and its benches lined up for the next celebration

Kettering Polen Farm Fall Evening No. 1

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The Polen Farm Gazebo under a canopy of bright fall leaves on a pretty autumn day over Kettering Ohio

Pretty Autumn Day Over Kettering Polen Farm Gazebo No. 4

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The gazebo at Polen Farms, Kettering Ohio, under autumn colors and fall lighting where the benches are oriented for guest to witness special occasions.

Pretty Autumn Day Over Kettering Polen Farm Gazebo No. 1

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Polen Farm Barn on during an autumn morning where the blue skies create a bright fall scene

Pretty Autumn Day Over Kettering Polen Farm Barn No. 2

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The Polen Farm Barn and mature trees on a bright fall day over Kettering Ohio

Pretty Autumn Day Over Kettering Polen Farm Barn No. 1

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Wide angle view of Polen Farms as golden leaves hung in the sunlight below cumulus clouds floating through the blue autumn sky

Polen Farms Panorama on Pretty Autumn Day

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The front façade of Kettering Ohio’s Polen Farmhouse on a blue-sky autumn day

Pretty Autumn Day Over Kettering Polen Farmhouse No. 2

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