National Register of Historic Places

Mulcahy Barn

Colo, Story County, Iowa
Listed
January 28, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001492

About this property

Mulcahy Barn is a historic building located south of Colo, Iowa, United States. It is a hybrid of German and English immigrant barns, and it is considered an excellent example of a bank barn. The German influence was the placement of the livestock on the lower level, while the simple lines of the upper level reflect the British/colonial influence. The Mulcahy's, who built the barn, were more than likely familiar with the latter. They learned the former after their arrival in Iowa, which had a large German and Scandinavian population by the time they arrived. It was completed around 1885 with board and batten siding on the upper portion and a fieldstone foundation. That foundation was replaced in the mid-20th century with concrete, and again with concrete in 2000. The barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

25623-710th Ave.
Colo, Story County, Iowa
41.98414, -93.29095

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ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Mulcahy Barn listed on the National Register?

Mulcahy Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Mulcahy Barn?

Mulcahy Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mulcahy Barn?

The period of significance for Mulcahy Barn is recorded as the industrial era.

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