on the first try...
Truly a marvel of engineering,the octagonal Secrest Barn was built by George Frank Longerbeam.Already known as a great barn builder,it was his first try at building a round barn.Amazingly,he had no formal training in engineering or architecture,but more importantly the pride and desire to do good work.This was the pinnacle of his work and was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1974.
The barn is now a popular wedding venue,and is open to the public.The day we visited,there was no one around.We walked up,went inside,and did our own "tour"!
Located near sleepy Downey,IA.
on the first try...
Truly a marvel of engineering,the octagonal Secrest Barn was built by George Frank Longerbeam.Already known as a great barn builder,it was his first try at building a round barn.Amazingly,he had no formal training in engineering or architecture,but more importantly the pride and desire to do good work.This was the pinnacle of his work and was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1974.
The barn is now a popular wedding venue,and is open to the public.The day we visited,there was no one around.We walked up,went inside,and did our own "tour"!
Located near sleepy Downey,IA.