Farm House
- Building Name:
- Farm House
- Alternate Names:
- Knapp-Wilson House
- Historical Note:
- Construction of the Farm House (Knapp-Wilson House) began in 1860 and was completed in 1865 as the first building on Iowa State’s campus. Built by day labor, it served as an early residence for farm and college operations. The structure was expanded and modified over time, including additions, repairs, and conversion into a two-family residence in the late 1880s. After decades of use and continued updates, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. Restored between 1972 and 1975, the building now serves as a museum preserving Iowa State’s early history.
- Year Built:
- 1860
- Architect:
- Milens Burt of Muscatine
- Contractor:
- Built by day labor
- More Information:
- Day Digital Edition Description
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Farm House", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/projects/campuscornerstones/items/buildingprofile0008.html