One of a kind: a 14-sided barn. New in 1910 and “new” again in 2024, it is the only 14-sided barn in existence in Iowa today. With board and batten siding, a metal roof and a tiny cupola, it overlooks a wooded area in Clayton County, with a clear view of the countryside as the barn’s name implies. Inside is a clay tile silo with an opening on the basement level. The only thing left of the original barn is the fact that it had 14 sides.
Originally, it was a dairy barn with 13 stanchions. Now it is a restored treasure of the dwindling number of round and multi-sided Iowa barns. After the wood dries for several years the owners plan to paint it. Stay tuned for a view of it in full color and the plans they have for using it. The address is 25515 Basswood Avenue, Volga. (2024 photo)