The Centennial Barn. . 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.
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.
Location. 40° 20.549′ N, 76° 54.529′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It can be reached from North Front Street south of Fort Hunter Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Fort Hunter Rd, Harrisburg PA 17110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally,
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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: Slavery at Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hunter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simon Girty (17411818) (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Hunter (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
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 139 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
