The Ackerhurst–Eipperhurst Dairy Barn is located at 15220 Military Road near Bennington, Nebraska, United States. Built in 1935 by Adolf Otte in the Gambrel (also known as Dutch Gambrel) style, the Barn was designated a "Landmark" by the City of Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission on March 5, 2002,[2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places later that month.

Ackerhurst–Eipperhurst Dairy Barn
Ackerhurst Dairy Barn is located in Nebraska
Ackerhurst Dairy Barn
Ackerhurst Dairy Barn is located in the United States
Ackerhurst Dairy Barn
Location15220 Military Rd.
Nearest cityBennington, Nebraska
Coordinates41°20′12″N 96°9′10″W / 41.33667°N 96.15278°W / 41.33667; -96.15278
Arealess than one acre
Built1935[2]
ArchitectAdolph Otte
Architectural styleGambrel
NRHP reference No.02000272[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 28, 2002
Designated OMALMarch 5, 2002[2]

To ensure the quality of the products, owner Anthony W. Ackerman put into place a few important factors. A veterinarian was on duty at all times, the milking machinery was state of the art stainless steel, and only the highest quality of hay was given to the cows.[3]

The roof has a hay hood at each end.

The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm edit

In 2015, the barn on the Ackerhurst property was sold and converted into a small event venue. The first phase of a renovation was completed in 2016 after which small events were held. More extensive renovations were completed in 2017.[4] As of 2021, the venue hosts events such as weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and charity fundraisers. It seats up to 400 people.[5]

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#02000272)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c "Ackerhurst–Eipperhurst Dairy Barn". Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Barn | About".
  4. ^ "The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm - Venue - Bennington, NE".
  5. ^ "The Barn | Private Events".

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