Herman Wood Round Barn
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The Herman Wood Round Barn is located near Iowa Falls
in rural Franklin County, Iowa
. It was built in 1916 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1986. The building is a true round barn
that measures 122 feet (37.2 m) around. The barn is constructed of clay tile and features a 20 foot (6.1 m) silo
that extends through the flat roof.
Iowa Falls, Iowa
Iowa Falls is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. It is also a regional transportation center, located along U.S. Routes 20 and 65 and the Canadian National and Union Pacific Railroads. The population was 5,193 at the 2000 census. A...
in rural Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,680 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,894 housing units, of which 4,332 were occupied.-2000 census:...
. It was built in 1916 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 is 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 measures 122 feet (37.2 m) around. The barn is constructed of clay tile and features a 20 foot (6.1 m) 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 extends through the flat roof.