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The University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn
Typical Wisconsin barn

A Wisconsin dairy barn is a style of barn developed presumably in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, but present in other U.S. states, especially further west.

"The introduction of the Wisconsin Dairy Barn, which was actively promoted by the University of Wisconsin School of Agriculture, incorporated the scientific knowledge of the turn-of-the-[20th-]century. Ample light and ventilation, a gambrel roof to increase storage space for hay, built-in manure and hay tracks, and poured concrete floors for sanitation, all reflected the technological requirements necessary to run a modern dairy operation."[1]

Wisconsin dairy barns became popular in Ohio.[2]

Notable examples include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jill Gray (November 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Olaf Stordahl Barn". National Park Service. Retrieved January 19, 2018. With six photos from 2001.
  2. ^ "Wisconsin Dairy Barns". Retrieved March 9, 2018.