The Maasdam Barns Development Project is developing a tourist, recreation and education center at this historic farm site. The project will showcase the three historic barns that are part of the Evergreen Ridge Stock Farm Historic District, and will provide a Welcome Center for Fairfield and Jefferson County.
In 2008 the farmstead was entered onto The National Register of Historic Places because of the historical significance of Maasdam being a prominent importer and breeder of draft horses, which powered the then improving farm equipment.
Also of importance was that the barns are equipped with Louden overhead, monorail hay carriers, which were first developed and manufactured by the Louden Machinery Company in Fairfield.
The overhead monorail system is still used throughout the world not only in agriculture, but especially in industry.
From 1910 until 1938 the owner of this farm, J. G. Maasdam, raised and sold award-winning Percheron and other draft horses. (See a photo of their award-winning Belgian draft stallion).
The Welcome Center will contain displays, photos, artifacts, and stories about the farm's history. In addition, there will be lots of information about early Fairfield industries related to agriculture, as well as visitor information about Jefferson County and Fairfield.
Use the Menu (left) to find out more about the Evergreen Ridge Stock Farm and the Maasdam Barns Project.
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