Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Centennial Barn

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

1. The Centennial Barn Marker

Inscription. Daniel Dick Boas constructed this grand building for his new business, the Fort Hunter Dairy, in 1876, the year of the nation's centennial. Built into the side of a hill, it is in the traditional German bank barn form, common in this area. Unusual and elaborate Gothic revival details beautifully finished the structure. The interior of the first floor was originally outfitted with many cow stalls arranged scientifically to make best use of the farmer's time and energy. The huge second floor housed storage areas for equipment, hay, and grain.

Erected by Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 40° 20.553′ N, 76° 54.599′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It is on North Front Street south of Fort Hunter Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg PA 17110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Margaret Wister Meigs (here, next to this marker); The Mansion (a few steps from this marker); The Mansion Garden (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Finding the 1750's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery at Fort Hunter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennsylvania Slavery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Hunter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

2. The Centennial Barn Marker

The Centennial Barn as from North Front Street image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024

3. The Centennial Barn as from North Front Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.