Thomsen Round Barn Explained

Thomsen Round Barn
Coordinates:43.3461°N -94.4978°W
Area:less than one acre
Built:1912
Added:June 30, 1986
Refnum:86001426

The Thomsen Round Barn was an historical building located near Armstrong in rural Emmet County, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1912 as a dairy barn.[1] The building is a true round barn that measures 65feet in diameter.[2] The first floor is constructed of concrete and the second floor consists of white vertical siding. It features a two-pitch conical roof, and a 16feet central silo.[2] The barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986. As of July 21, 2014 it is no longer standing.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=86001426}} Thomsen Round Barn]. National Park Service. 2017-12-06. with a
  2. Web site: Iowa Round Barn List. Round Barns & Covered Bridges. 2011-01-07. Dale Travis.