National Register of Historic Places

Oakland, William, Round Barn

Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa
Listed
June 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001434

About this property

The William Oakland Round Barn is an historic building located near Blairsburg in rural Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The true round barn measures 50 feet (15 m) in diameter. It is constructed of clay tiles and features a conical roof, aerator, a small dormer on the west side and a larger one on the east side as well as a 16 feet (4.9 m) central silo. William T. Oakland had this structure built in 1910 as a combination hog and sale barn. The ground floor was used for farrowing, while the sale ring was on the upper level. The 16 windows in roof provided light to the sales area. The barn has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.

Location

Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa
42.48635, -93.63341

Categories

COMMERCEAGRICULTUREENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Oakland, William, Round Barn listed on the National Register?

Oakland, William, Round Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Oakland, William, Round Barn?

Oakland, William, Round Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oakland, William, Round Barn?

The period of significance for Oakland, William, Round Barn is recorded as the industrial era.

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