The
Stallion Barn was the first barn to be restored (by volunteers) in 2006. It was built in 1910 by J. G. Maasdam, probably using barn plans from the Louden Machinery Company here in Fairfield.
It contains sturdy stalls for 2 Percheron stallions, used for breeding purposes. They had to be kept well away from the mares, so their barn was at the edge of the farmstead.
In 2005-2006 repairs were made, the barn was painted, and the roof was re-shingled by volunteers.
A Louden hay carrier is in the loft, and still works.
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*The black and white photos below are from the Historic Study prepared for the Iowa DOT in 2002. Photos taken in Sept 2001.
Before restoration (Sept 2001), northwest side Open House, Oct 7, 2011
