Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn is located in rural Johnson County near the community of Downy. As part of the ICPL Adult Summer Reading Program, Richard Tyler, owner and steward of the barn, will be giving tours beginning at 5:45 pm, and has invited all attendees to bring their own picnic suppers and enjoy the beauty of the farm. A few picnic tables are provided, but picnic blankets and camp chairs are suggested.
The Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn is located 3 miles west of Downey (10.5 miles east of Iowa City, just north of Highway 6) The street address is 5750 Osage St, West Liberty, IA,
This event is cosponsored by the Iowa City Public Library and the Friends of Historic Preservation.
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.
This event is open to the public.