George, Ron, Round Barn
Why it's listed
This round barn, about 60 feet in diameter, was built around 1910 near Romeoville in Will County, Illinois. It sits on a poured concrete foundation, has vertical wooden siding, a single-hip roof with wooden shingles, and a wooden cupola roughly 60 feet above grade. A central elliptical wooden silo is reached from a loft and served nine horse stalls on the north side of the ground level. The barn is in excellent condition, though two large sheds, one extending east and one south, change its original appearance considerably. It was listed because of its direct link with Wilbur J. Fraser, Illinois' promoter of round barns. According to the owner at the time of the nomination, Fraser encouraged his brother-in-law, Mr. George, to build it. The barn reportedly cost $1,500. The builder is unknown. The boundary follows the barn together with its southern and eastern additions.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the barn is significant for its direct link with Wilbur J. Fraser, Illinois' promoter of round barns. According to the owner, Fraser encouraged his brother-in-law, Mr. George, to build it. The final review recommended acceptance under criteria A and C.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82000401, listed December 7, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Romeoville off US 66, Romeoville |
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| County | Will County |
| Listed | December 7, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82000401 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Round Barn |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, with original building materials still in place; two large sheds alter the original design considerably. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.66731, -88.13051 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82000401.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7363820
- This listing as JSON
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