Joseph F. Glidden House
Historic residence · Illinois, United States
Scientists & inventors
History
The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead is located in DeKalb, a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It was the home to the famed inventor of barbed wire Joseph Glidden. The barn, still located on the property near several commercial buildings, is said to be where Glidden perfected his improved version of barbed wire which would eventually transform him into a successful entrepreneur. The Glidden House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The home was designed by another barbed wire patent holder in DeKalb, Jacob Haish.
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About Joseph Glidden
Joseph Farwell Glidden was an American businessman and farmer. He was the inventor of the modern barbed wire. In 1874, he donated land for the Northern Illinois State Normal School in DeKalb, Illinois, which was renamed as Northern Illinois University in 1957.
From the Wikipedia article “Joseph Glidden”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
