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Caspian in Iron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

The Puotinen Barn

Iron County Homestead Complex

 
 
The Puotinen Barn Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022
1. The Puotinen Barn Marker
Inscription. This barn was built by settler, Kaleva Puotinen in about 1900 using special Finnish construction of door frames. Donated to the museum by Dr. Arthur Puotinen.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
 
Location. 46° 4.098′ N, 88° 37.558′ W. Marker is in Caspian, Michigan, in Iron County. Marker can be reached from Brady Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Caspian Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the front/west facade of the subject barn, located on the Iron County Historical Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Brady Avenue, Caspian MI 49915, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Beechwood Cabin (here, next to this marker); Brule Homestead Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Sunset Lake Home (a few steps from this marker); The Finnish Sauna (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron County Homestead Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cooling Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharrard Logging Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Big Splash (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caspian.
 
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The Puotinen Barn (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022
2. The Puotinen Barn (west/front elevation)
(marker is mounted near left corner)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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