Farm Laborer's Cottage

Building Name:
Farm Laborer's Cottage
Alternate Names:
Leighton House; McKay House
Historical Note:
The Farm Laborer’s Cottage was built in 1882 to serve the farm and horticulture departments. Repairs were made in the 1890s, including new siding, interior work, and painting. The house was occupied by William Pierce, Fred Leighton, and Professor G.L. McKay at various times. The Farm Laborer’s Cottage was sold and removed from campus in 1904.
Year Built:
1882
Year Removed:
1904
Architect:
Professor Knapp Professor Budd
Photographs Containing Farm Laborer's Cottage:
Photograph of rear view...
Photograph of the second creamery building from the rear, with the Farm Laborer's Cottage. The creamery is three stories, and a one-story building sits in front. A ladder rests on the roof of the smaller building leading to the creamery roof. There are horses and carts in front.
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MacKay House, Creamery, and...
Campus scene of Iowa State feauring MacKay House ( also known as the Farm Laborer's Cottage), Creamery, and Experiment Station Barn.
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Source
Preferred Citation:
"Farm Laborer's Cottage", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0032.html