The Round Barn - U.S.A. - Tourist Stamps Photos on Waymarking.com

Arcadia's red and white Round Barn is on the north side of Rt. 66. You cannot miss this structure while traveling through the area. On the south side of the street is a historical marker giving information on the barn. This is the only safe place to pull off of Rt. 66 if you wish to view the barn from this side, and these are the coordinates from which the photo is taken. A pedestrian crossing is between this pull-off and the barn. Sometimes parking is available at the back of the barn (on the north side).

A gift shop is available on the bottom floor, and "Butch the Barn Man" is the one who gives out these tourist stamps. Butch is a walking encyclopedia about anything to do with the Round Barn and Arcadia. The gift shop sells a lot of fun Rt. 66 and The Round Barn collectibles, as well as Butch's hand-made items.

If the upper floor is open when you visit the barn, be sure to walk up the stairs to see it. It's a marvel!


From The Round Barn website:

The Arcadia Round Barn really is quite the sight to see. Located on Route 66 in the heart of Arcadia, The Round Barn is one of our nation's unique landmarks. Built in 1898, it originally served of course, as a home for livestock and also as a place where dances were held for the local townspeople. As traffic slowly declined down Old Route 66, the town of Arcadia declined with it and after suffering decades of neglect, in 1988 the barn's immense 60' diameter roof finally collapsed. The cost of repair: a staggering $165,000 dollars.

Knowing it would be no small feat, Luther "Luke" Robison (a retired building contractor) had long admired the Round Barn and decided that he would save it from utter ruin. He and the Over the Hill Gang, (a group of retirees) volunteered their time, money and skill to the task. Together, they were able to restore the barn over a period of four years for only $65,000 dollars! By recruiting lots of volunteers, selling inscribed commemorative bricks, setting up a roadside donation box and accepting donations of equipment and labor, the enormous undertaking was accomplished.

It was for this reason that in 1992, The National Preservation Honor Award was presented to Mr. Robison and Arcadia's Historical Society Members for their "Outstanding Craftsmanship and Perseverance" in the restoration of the historic 1898 Arcadia Round Barn. The National Preservation Honor Award recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of America's architectural and cultural heritage.

As the only truly "round" barn (most are actually hexagonal or octagonal), the Barn is 60' in diameter, 45' in height and is two stories high. The upstairs loft has a wooden floor and an architecturally impressive ceiling. The structure was designed with the notion that being round would help it withstand Oklahoma's tornadic conditions. Who knows if it is scientifically accurate, but the barn is still standing after more than 107 years!!

Where can you get this wooden stamp.: N 35° 39.738 W 097° 19.566 Opening Times: Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Webpage: [Web Link] Rating:

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