National Register of Historic Places

Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township

Cresco, Howard County, Iowa
Listed
June 29, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001437

About this property

The Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township is an historic building located near Cresco in rural Howard County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1920 as a show barn for English Shorthorn cattle. The 16-sided building measures 70 feet (21 m) in diameter. The polygonal barn of 6 to 16 equal sides is the most common variation of the round barn that was constructed in Iowa. It features a two-pitch sectional roof, a 13 feet (4.0 m) central silo and small dormers near the top of the roof on the north and south sides. The barn was used for dairy cattle from 1958 to 1968, and it was then used for pigs and feeder cattle. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.

Location

Cresco, Howard County, Iowa
43.22555, -92.12751

Categories

AGRICULTUREENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township listed on the National Register?

Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township?

Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township?

The period of significance for Polygonal Barn, New Oregon Township is recorded as the industrial era.

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