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The barn is a gambrel-roofed frame building. The barn is 80 feet (24 m) long by 40 feet (12 m) and 44 feet (13 m) high. The eaves are 27 feet (8.2 m) above the ground. A cupola is centered on the roof. The exterior of the barn was originally red siding with white trim along the
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The Gilson Barn is significant as one of the largest and most elaborate barns in Porter County, and as a representation of the work of
Clinton D. Gilson, the original owner and builder. The barn took a year to build. It was constructed in 16 feet (4.9 m) sections and lifted into position by a
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pulley system pulled by a steam engine. Clinton Gilson was the builder hand traveled, with a crew, houses and barns. He installed a windmill to grind feed, an elevator to transport hay to the haymow, and gas lamps and piping: Two other barns in
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is an outstanding example of a vernacular constructed farmstead for the late 19th century. The farm consists of outbuildings, the
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302:References
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