The Sammamish Slough is the 14 mile outlet of Lake Sammamish that empties into Lake Washington. Originally it was called the Squak Slough, until the early 1900's it was renamed. The Bothell Brach of the Sunset Highway follows the slough north through the towns of Redmond, Hollywood, Woodinville and empties into Lake Washington at Kenmore.

By the late 1880's more settlers began to make their homes along the slough. The Bothell Branch from Redmond follows on the east side of the valley and crosses the slough to the western side of the valley at NE 145th St. This is where a small logging community sprang up next to the railroad tracks and was called Derby. The small village had a depot, general store, dance hall and a school.

In the late 1890's Frederick Stimson and his Brother Charles purchased some property near Derby for a country retreat and hunting lodge. Charles built the Willows Lodge and Frederick built his home in 1910 when a large dairy farm was begun on the property. Because of the Holly trees that were planted at Frederick's home the farm became to known as the Hollywood Farm. Soon a large scale poultry farm was started next to the dairy farm that raised a prize winning Hollywood Chicken Breed. Derby was then renamed Hollywood. the Hollywood farm became very prosperous and eventually was expanded to 600 acres. In 1911 Stimson built the Manor House for his family to live in as a summer retreat.

In 1912, the wooden schoolhouse was replaced by a large brick building and it only operated for a few years due to a lack of students. During the 1920's and 1930's the schoolhouse was used for community activities. The schoolhouse still stands today and is a landmark for the area and is currently used for wine tasting.

Frederick Stimson passed away in 1921 and the family continued to live in the manor house on the property at Hollywood until 1931 when it was sold. In the 1930's, the manor house became the Wake Robin Cafe and was a speakeasy during prohibition. By 1940 the manor house was abandoned and fell into disrepair and was purchased in 1941 by Phillip McBride. Today the manor house is on the historic register and has been fully restored. The Manor House is now used by the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery for events.

In 1975, the Hollywood Farm was sold and became the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. This was the beginning of the Woodinville Wine District. Today the Bothell Branch of the Sunset Highway between Hollywood and Woodinville is now home to over 100 wineries and distilleries and is now a tourist destination.