The Richard S. Irwin Barn, also referred to as Cheadle Barn, is a historic agricultural building located in rural
Benton County, Oregon, United States.
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The barn was purchased by the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS or FWS) is an agency within the United States Department of the Interior dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats. The mission of the agency is "working with othe ...
in 1965, and is part of the
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge is a natural area in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, United States. It was created to provide wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike other Canada geese, dusky Canada geese have limited summer ...
.
It was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
in 1988.
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It has a prominent
hay hood
A hay hood is a roof extension which projects from the ridge of a barn roof, usually at the top of a gable. It provides shelter over a window or door used for passing hay into the attic or loft of the barn; it may hold a pulley for hoisting hay or ...
.
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1900 establishments in Oregon
Barns in Oregon
Barns with hay hoods
Barns on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
Buildings and structures in Corvallis, Oregon
Infrastructure completed in 1900
National Register of Historic Places in Benton County, Oregon
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