Douglas Trail Barn - Rochester, MN.
N 44° 05.676 W 092° 33.656
15T E 535145 N 4882473
This 1914 barn can been seen along the Douglas Trail in northwest Rochester, Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMF54E
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2012
Views: 1
Working farms this close to the city of Rochester are rare. As the city continues to expand, more and more farm land is converted to industrial parks, strip malls, and housing developments.
This barn was spotted along the Douglas Trail, a 12.5 mile abandoned railroad bed that runs from Rochester to Pine Island. One can also reach it via 65th Street NW but it is nowhere near as breath taking from the road. It takes on a more rural quality when viewed from the trail.
Construction: Wood
Is this a 'working' barn?: Stable (used to house farm animals)
Distinctive Features: Other (describe below)
Other Distinctive Features:
Hand cut limestone base.
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