MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC

WOODSTOCK, IL

Pratt's Castle Pratt's Castle along the Fox River Trail in Elgin, IL.

"A man's home may be his castle but when was the last time you actually saw a castle in a residential neighborhood? Medieval history buff Harold S. Pratt built this imposing replica in 1937. His real home was nearby on Douglas Avenue.

Pratt modeled the design on a castle he saw along the Rhine River while serving in World War I. This building was a private museum housing Pratt's personal collection of medieval artifacts. The 50 foot tall tower is surrounded by a mini-moat and a working draw bridge.

The castle is still in private ownership, although, Pratt's collection is no longer here."
Pratt's Castle Credit: Michael J. Linden

The McHenry County Historical Barn Preservation Association Inc is a non-profit organization located in Woodstock, Illinois. The organization was established in 1996 with a mission to preserve and promote the historic barns and agricultural heritage of McHenry County.

The association is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of barns in the county's history and culture. It provides resources and support to owners of historic barns to help them maintain and preserve their structures. The organization also offers educational programs, workshops, and seminars on barn preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse.

The McHenry County Historical Barn Preservation Association Inc has a membership of individuals, farms, and businesses committed to the preservation of historic barns. The organization also partners with other preservation groups, government agencies, and educational institutions to promote the preservation of historic barns and agricultural heritage in the county.

The association has been instrumental in the preservation of several historic barns in the county. It has also worked with local government officials to develop policies and regulations that support the preservation of historic barns.

Overall, the McHenry County Historical Barn Preservation Association Inc is a vital organization that works tirelessly to preserve and promote the rich agricultural heritage of McHenry County.

MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WOODSTOCK IL. US MID #8401700875

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).

Contact MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC

MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 1143
WOODSTOCK
IL
60098-1143

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MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC Information

MID # 8401700875
Name MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORIAL BARN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364311486
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201305
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.3187, -88.441306
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 111
US Census Tract: 870903
US Census Block: 1013