The Ken Hecht Family Barn in Vassar was designed by Jacob John Hecht and built in 1916, part of a homesteaded farm purchased in 1897.  Lumber came from the family woodlot with some beams being more than 50 feet in length.  The “three-hip, self-supporting roof” barn is 50’ by 124’ in size.  Its basement houses livestock, grain and hay are kept on the main floor.  A cedar shake roof was replaced by asphalt shingles ten years ago.  The barn has been recognized over the years for the conscientious care taken to maintain it.  A ramp/bridge entrance will be repaired later this year.