Barber, O. C., Piggery
Why it's listed
Built in 1915, the Barber Piggery is a roughly 300-foot-long, two-story building of red brick and concrete block in Barberton, Ohio. It was the last of 23 buildings erected for the Anna Dean Farm, created by match manufacturer and Barberton founder Ohio Columbus Barber. Three main sections are linked by recessed passageways holding 48 sties, each with its own door and window. The roof is covered in red tile, with gabled ends and a hip and mansard center section. Locals called it the "Pig Palace," but cholera struck the pigs in 1916 and they were slaughtered. Barber then kept horses there until his death in 1920. From 1921 to 1939, Troop F of the 107th U.S. Cavalry, organized by World War I veterans, was headquartered in the building and sponsored horse shows. Later additions include a loading dock and a metal shed, but the barn remains nearly symmetrical. Much of the farm has been demolished.
Significance in brief: It was the last of 23 farm buildings Barber had built, and it is described as a refinement of Barber architecture. It later served as headquarters for Troop F of the 107th U.S. Cavalry, linking it to the history of the horse cavalry. It is also tied to Barber, the founder of Barberton.
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 73001540, listed May 22, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 248 Robinson Ave., Barberton |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| Listed | May 22, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001540 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1915 |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as fair and altered; a concrete loading dock and metal storage shed were added, and one cupola and some roof vents were removed. Form marks the property as occupied. |
| Acreage | 4 |
| Within district | Anna-Dean Farm |
| Coordinates | 41.00981, -81.59669 (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 73001540.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7072098
- This listing as JSON
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