MAASDAM BARN PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

FAIRFIELD, IA

Credit: Kevin Standlee

The Maasdam Barn Preservation Committee, located in Fairfield, Iowa, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the historic Maasdam Barn. The barn, built in 1900 by Dutch settlers, was designed and constructed using traditional Dutch timber frame techniques. The committee works to preserve the barn as a living, working structure that provides a tangible link to the past.

The committee raises funds to restore and maintain the barn, as well as to host educational programs and special events. They have worked to preserve the barn’s original features, such as the distinctive Dutch roof, while making the structure safer and more usable for the public.

The committee also works to promote the barn and its history. They host guided tours and workshops, and offer educational activities for young people. They also host events such as the annual Dutch Barn Day, where visitors can learn about the barn and the Dutch settlers who built it.

The Maasdam Barn Preservation Committee is passionate about preserving the history of the barn, and works to ensure that the structure remains a part of Fairfield’s cultural heritage for generations to come.

MAASDAM BARN PRESERVATION COMMITTEE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FAIRFIELD IA. US MID #8401900160

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MAASDAM BARN PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1231 GLENVIEW CIR
FAIRFIELD
IA
52556-3759

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MID # 8401900160
Name MAASDAM BARN PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 204711068
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.996768, -91.947538
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 090400
US Census Block: 1021