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Title
Tile Barn Remains  
Description
The remains of this round tile barn include the walls. It is located north of Normal, Illinois.  
Interpretation
This barn, like most built at its time, likely contained cattle. It was constructed around a central silo from which cattle could feed.  
Inscription
The lower walls and foundation is all that remains of this tile-sided round barn north of Normal. Like the Nafziger barn, it was constructed around a central silo. (W.Walters)  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or Creator
McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Silos  
  • Circular buildings  
  • Barns  
  • Tiles  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage
1972~
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 5:23, p. 74  
  • mch0305  
Date Created
36725
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleTile Barn Remains  
DescriptionThe remains of this round tile barn include the walls. It is located north of Normal, Illinois.  
InterpretationThis barn, like most built at its time, likely contained cattle. It was constructed around a central silo from which cattle could feed.  
InscriptionThe lower walls and foundation is all that remains of this tile-sided round barn north of Normal. Like the Nafziger barn, it was constructed around a central silo. (W.Walters)  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or CreatorMcLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other ContributorsWalters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Silos  
  • Circular buildings  
  • Barns  
  • Tiles  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage1972~
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 5:23, p. 74  
  • mch0305  
Date Created36725
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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