Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn is located in New Mexico
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn
Location500 yds N of the western terminus of NM 414, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Coordinates36°18′37″N 106°2′48″W / 36.31028°N 106.04667°W / 36.31028; -106.04667
Arealess than one acre
Built1924 (1924)
Architectural styleRound barn
NRHP reference No.03000996[1]
NMSRCP No.503
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 6, 2003
Designated NMSRCPMay 7, 1977

The Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn is in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico and was built in 1924. It is the only adobe round barn in the United States.

History

The two-story round barn is a 65 feet (20 m) tall with adobe walls on a concrete foundation, and has a double pitch, domed roof topped by a hexagonal cupola. The barn was built by Anthony F. Joseph, the owner and manager of the Ojo Caliente Hot Springs. By the mid-1910s, the mineral resort experienced growth and increased popularity and the barn was needed to meet a growing need for dairy products at the mineral resort. The ability to provide dairy products signifies a move towards commercial production from subsistence home production. By providing dairy products to guests, the resort was able to provide convenience and reassurance.[2]

The hay hood dormer over the barn door was added by later owners, when the original opening there, flush with the domed roof shape, proved too exposed.[2]

It was restored in 2002, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. At the time of its NRHP listing, it was believed to be the only round barn in New Mexico. It is within sight of U.S. Route 285.[2][1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System – (#03000996)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 David Kammer (August 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn". National Park Service. Retrieved December 7, 2016. with four photos


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