Its gambrel roof, covered in asphalt shingles in 2004, has two large metal ventilators and a hay hood projecting out the ridge on the south side.

Local contractors or property owners fabricated the blocks, laid the masonry walls and then built the frame interior and roof structure.

"[2] It is located in a cluster of farm buildings to the north of Colorado State Highway 60, about .2 miles (0.32 km) due east of the eastern end of Johnstown Reservoir.

Two years ago a painter from Loveland painted the barn and other buildings, including the machine, seed, and livestock sheds, for a total cost of $5,200.

Melvin Carlson received a certificate of commendation "in recognition of outstanding efforts in preserving and maintaining America's Rural Heritage.