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John Frydrych Farmstead is located in South Dakota
John Frydrych Farmstead
Location in South Dakota
John Frydrych Farmstead is located in the United States
John Frydrych Farmstead
Location in the United States
Location Northern side of Highway 50, Tyndall, South Dakota
Architectural style Czech folk architecture
NRHP reference No. 87001053
Added to NRHP July 6, 1987

The John Frydrych Farmstead is a historic farm located in Tyndall, South Dakota, United States. It was added to a special list of important places on July 6, 1987. This farm is a great example of "Czech Folk Architecture" found in southeastern South Dakota.

What is a Farmstead?

A farmstead is more than just a farm. It is a group of buildings that make up a farm. This usually includes a farmhouse where people live. It also has barns for animals and other buildings for storing crops or tools. The John Frydrych Farmstead shows how people lived and farmed long ago.

A Special Kind of Building

The John Frydrych Farmstead is special because of its "Czech Folk Architecture." This means the buildings were built in a style common among Czech immigrants. These people moved to South Dakota from the Czech Republic. They brought their building traditions with them. This style often uses local materials. It also has unique designs that show their culture.

Why is it Historic?

The John Frydrych Farmstead is important because it is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are worth saving. These places tell us about history. They show us how people lived or what events happened there.

What is the National Register?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a hall of fame for buildings and sites. It helps protect places that are important to American history. When a place is on this list, it means it has special value. It might be important for its history, its architecture, or its culture.

When was it Added?

The John Frydrych Farmstead was added to this important list on July 6, 1987. It was part of a larger effort to recognize Czech buildings. This helped to show the unique history of Czech people in South Dakota.

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