Frantz Round Barn
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The Frantz Round Barn was located near Grand Junction
in rural Greene County, Iowa
. It was built in 1911 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1986. The building was a true round barn
that measured 55 feet (16.8 m) around. The barn was constructed in concrete block and featured a 16 foot (4.9 m) central silo
that was 60 feet (18.3 m) tall.. The structure has subsequently been torn down.
Grand Junction, Iowa
Grand Junction is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 964 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Grand Junction is located at ....
in rural Greene County, Iowa
Greene County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,336 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,546 housing units, of which 3,996 were occupied.-2000 census:...
. It was built in 1911 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
since 1986. The building was a true round barn
Round barn
A round barn is a historic barn design that could be octagonal, polygonal, or circular in plan. Though round barns were not as popular as some other barn designs, their unique shape makes them noticeable. The years from 1880–1920 represent the height of round barn construction. Round barn...
that measured 55 feet (16.8 m) around. The barn was constructed in concrete block and featured a 16 foot (4.9 m) central silo
Silo
A silo is a structure for storing bulk materials.Silo may also refer to:* Silo , a 3D modeling software* Silo , a defunct chain of retail electronics stores* SILO , used in Linux...
that was 60 feet (18.3 m) tall.. The structure has subsequently been torn down.