William A. Leet and Frederick Hassler Farmstead District facts for kids
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William A. Leet and Frederick Hassler Farmstead District
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| Location | 12196 311th St. Manning, Iowa |
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| Area | 4.4 acres (1.8 ha) |
| Built | 1916-1917 |
| Built by | Hans Detlefsen Fritz Thorns |
| Architectural style | Bungalow American Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000526 |
| Added to NRHP | May 5, 1999 |
The William A. Leet and Frederick Hassler Farmstead District is a special historic place in Manning, Iowa. It is also known as the Leet/Hassler Farmstead or Glenhaven. This farmstead was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It includes several old buildings, structures, and items that help tell its history.
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A Historic Iowa Farm
This farmstead is a nationally recognized historic district. It shows what a successful farm looked like in the early 1900s. Located in Manning, Iowa, it helps us understand the past.
The First Owner: William A. Leet
William A. Leet owned this farm from 1915 to 1918. During his time, important buildings were constructed. These included a beautiful house in the Bungalow/American Craftsman style. A matching three-bay garage and a large barn with a gambrel roof were also built. Local builders Hans Detlefsen and Fritz Thorns did the construction. These buildings were meant to show the owner's success. However, Leet faced financial difficulties and eventually lost the farm.
Frederick Hassler's Era
Frederick H. Hassler took over the farm in 1918. He owned it until 1936. During his ownership, many other farm buildings, structures, and objects were added. Sadly, Hassler also lost the farm due to the Great Depression. This was a very tough economic time in history. One building, a corn crib built in 1943, is not considered part of the historic period.
Famous Hogs of the Farm
During the time Leet and Hassler owned the farm, it was famous for its Poland China hogs. This type of hog was very popular. By the 1920s, Hassler's hogs were known as the "Fashion Herd." These hogs were sold to other farms across the country. They even became the basis for other well-known hog herds.
The Farm Today
Today, the William A. Leet and Frederick Hassler Farmstead is part of the Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park. The farmstead has been carefully restored. It now looks much like it did during its most important historical period. This allows visitors to experience a piece of history.
