20-Sided "Round" Barn - Manhattan, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 27.002 W 088° 00.105
16T E 416326 N 4589201
Each of the 20 sides is 16 feet long giving this "round" barn a diameter of 100 feet.
Waymark Code: WM3YY6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The interior of the Round Barn is not currently open to the public, but it is viewable from the park. Permission to enter the Round Barn must be granted by the Manhattan Township Park District.

Measuring 100 feet in diameter and 60 feet high, the barn is one of the largest round barns within Illinois. The barn was constructed by John C. Baker in 1898, and family history indicates it was built from from lumber purchased at the end of 1893 Columbian Exposition - but this has not been verified.
Building Address:
24115 S. US Route 52
Manhattan, IL USA
604

Is it open to the general public?: no

When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1898

What is the name of this building?: Baker Barn

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