Cattle Barns
1904 - 1941
— Architect: Thomas Bast • Contractor: T. H. Johnson —
The earliest cattle barn, the Shorthorn Barn, was built in 1904 to replace barns destroyed by fire. The barn has round arched entrances accented by pilasters enclosing a decorative brick parapet.
The 1905 Hereford Barn uses pilasters that extend above the roof line.
Another barn, the Guernsey Barn, was built in 1905. This 60' by 160' barn has round arched entrances highlighted by pilasters joined by a corbelled flat arch. Palladian windows decorated with hood molds accent the gables and the side facades.
The Donnell Building, or "Junior Activities Barn," was designed by Arthur Schwarz and built in 1941 for livestock shown by FFA and 4-H members.
Erected by Missouri State Fair Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 41.739′ N, 93° 15.535′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, Missouri, in Pettis County. Marker and building are on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia MO 65301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coliseum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Cattle Barns (about 400 feet away);
Also see . . .
1. Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Missouri State Fair History Summary. Fair website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.