University of Illinois round barns, Round agricultural buildings at University of Illinois Experimental Dairy Farm Historic District, United States.
The complex includes three circular barns constructed between 1908 and 1912, featuring central silos and geometric wooden framework across 6 acres of land.
The Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Illinois established these structures in 1907 under the leadership of Wilbur J. Fraser for dairy research.
These barns influenced agricultural architecture throughout the Midwest, demonstrating innovative farming methods and economic construction techniques to local farmers.
The circular design allows for efficient feeding patterns, reduces construction materials, and provides superior resistance against strong prairie winds.
The Twenty Acre Dairy Barn, constructed for $3,200 in 1907, contains a central silo extending from the basement to the roof apex without scaffolding.
Location: Urbana Township
Inception: 1907
Part of: University of Illinois Experimental Dairy Farm Historic District
GPS coordinates: 40.09444,-88.22278
Latest update: April 13, 2025 03:35
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