Oklahoma Route 66 - Arcadia

A picture of the Round Barn before restoration hangs inside the barn today

Marvelous dome restoration of the Round Barn, from the inside

Round Barn of Arcadia

ARCADIA, OKLAHOMA. The Round Barn of Arcadia was built in 1898 with tornadoes in mind, hence the round shape thought to offer some protection from Oklahoma's stormy weather. The barn never was knocked down by a storm, but it had deteriorated quite a bit anyway by the late 1980's. It was wonderfully restored by a group of local retirees in 1992, no easy task as the old place is 45 feet high and 60 feet in diameter, with a second story inside. The curved indoor planks of the restored roof is an amazing site, and any serious 66 traveler simply must make the climb to the second floor dance hall and see it.