Albert & Emma H. Fisher Farmstead

Attention

The object that is described in this article is located on private property. Trespassing is punishable by up to six months of prison time. Permission should be granted before passing on private property.

About

The Albert & Emma H. Fisher Farmstead, also known as the Red Barn Farm, is a historic dairy farm located in Richmond with a home and barn. The barn was constructed sometime between 1925-1952, and the house was constructed in 1945. In 2002, the Albert & Emma Fisher Farmstead was nominated to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, however, the nomination never went through.

History

Albert Clarence Fisher was born Feb 8, 1873 in Richmond to William Fredrick and Harriet Ann Hogan Fisher. Albert married Emma Harris on Dec 19, 1900 in Logan, Utah, and had four children. Little is known about their time together, also when the barn and early home was constructed, but estimates say between 1925-1952. The home was built in 1945.

Albert died in 1933 in an automobile accident. "Neldon W. and Lucy H. Spachman were involved with Fisher [family] ... in legal actions concerning title to the land." In 1989, William Neldon and Lucy Hadley Spackman acquired the property. After William's death in 1991 and Lucy's in 2004, the property was passed to the current owners.

In 2002, the Albert & Emma Fisher Farmstead was nominated to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, however, the nomination never went through.

Barn

Between 2007-2010, the barn was restored and is today known for its vibrant red. It is visible on Highway 91 and is a beautiful landmark for new visitors to Richmond.

Albert C. Fisher

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Emma Harris

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William N. Spackman and Lucy Hadley.

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Home, 2001.

Richmond history papers USU_COLL MSS 434, Box 1. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah

Home, 2023.

Red Barn pre-restoration, April 3, 2007.

Photo property of Heinz J. Mahler. Source

Red Barn current, after 2013.

J. Kingsley. Source

Painting by Trent Gudmundsen

Source

Utah Office of Preservation (May 2002). Utah Office of Preservation Historic Site Form: Albert C. and Emma H. Fisher Farmstead (By Beatrice Lufkin / Richmond Historic Preservation Commission). Richmond history papers USU_COLL MSS 434, Box 1. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah