Palo Alto Stock Farm Horse Barn
Palo Alto Stock Farm Horse Barn, Agricultural barn in Stanford, United States
The Palo Alto Stock Farm Horse Barn features Victorian-era Stick-Eastlake style architecture with a traditional red exterior and functional design for equestrian activities.
Built between 1878 and 1880, this barn became the center of Leland Stanford's extensive horse breeding operation, covering 8,000 acres of land in California.
The facility influenced the development of Stanford University, as observations of horse behavior and maternal training methods shaped educational philosophies.
Located at 621 Fremont Road in Stanford, the barn currently serves as headquarters for Stanford University's equestrian team and offers horse-related activities.
Photographer Eadweard Muybridge conducted groundbreaking stop-action photography experiments at this location, contributing to motion picture technology development.
Location: Santa Clara County
GPS coordinates: 37.42472,-122.18333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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