The Iowa Barn Foundation’s Preservation Award program recognizes historic barns which have been preserved by their owners using modern exterior materials (i.e. metal siding and metal/vinyl windows). Recipients of the award receive a plaque to display on their barn and are invited to participate in our annual all-state fall barn tour (one weekend in September).
Applications being submitted for a structure must meet the following criteria:
- STRUCTURES TO BE CONSIDERED MUST MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED.
- A. The structure must be no less than 50 years old.
- B. The structure exhibits unique or distinctive methods of construction, materials, finishes or examples of craftsmanship.
- C. The structure contributes in a significant way to the appearance of the rural landscape and/or the community identity.
- D. The structure is associated with lives of persons or events significant to Iowa’s history.
- NOTE: Barn interior must maintain a significant portion of the architectural detail of the original construction with allowance for some modern updates for personal, non-commercial usage).
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Iowa Barn Foundation. Call or email:
Dave Austin, Phone – 515-201-4517; Email – iowabarnfoundation@gmail.com
To streamline the application review process for our volunteers, we are only accepting online applications.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION
Applications require either the applicant and/or barn owner to be an active member donor of the Iowa Barn Foundation. Active membership requires a minimum $50 donation in the past 12 months. Click here for membership information.