When the building was nominated for inclusion on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984 it was owned by Robert Weber.

[2] The single hip roof is supported by braces on either side of every rafter in a style promoted by the University of Illinois' Agricultural Experiment Station.

This type of tile wall demonstrates an important period in the evolution of round barn design.

[3] Vitrified tile was preferred by builders during the final period of American round barn construction.

[2] This is due to its masonry walls, specially braced hip roof and metal framed windows and doors.