Calkins Square
Calkins House-Dining Room
Calkins Barn
Calkins Barn Open House
Calkin’s Square -the home and Dr. Office of Dr. Martin H. Calkins. Is situated on a city block along Main Street (Highway 64) in Wyoming, Iowa. The property is listed in the Register of Historic Places. The earliest part of the house was built in 1858. At the extreme rear of the house is a woodshed and washhouse. The main floor consists of an entrance hall, parlor, music room, two sleeping rooms, a small bath with copper tub and water closet, dining room, sewing room and kitchen. There are five bedrooms on the second floor. Parquetry is featured throughout the first floor and in the hall of the second floor. The doctor’s office still contains the original items used by Dr. Calkins.
In 1862 Dr. Calkins mustered into the state militia a company of eighty-nine men who formed Co. K of the 24th Iowa Infantry. Standing about fifty feet to the northeast of the house is a monument built as a memorial to the soldiers of Wyoming who served in the Civil War. Dr. Calkins died in 1909. It was his wishes that a monument be erected to commemorate the patriotism and valor of the young men of Wyoming. The monument was completed in 1921.
When the town of Wyoming became incorporated the town unanimously chose him as Mayor. In 1882 and 1884 he was elected as the republican candidate to represent this county in the Lower House of state legislature.
Mary and Walter Briggs, granddaughter and grandson of Dr. Martin H. Calkins left the house and property, including furniture brought to America on the Mayflower, to the City of Wyoming.
Barn Location: 104 E. Jones Street, Wyoming, IA 52362. Turn south on South Washington then turn left on Jones St.
Viewing the Facility: The facility may be viewed by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling City Hall at 563/488-3970, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – Noon. If no answer, leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Rental Options: Entire facility w/Gazebo - $600, wo/Gazebo $500. Upstairs w/kitchen and Gazebo $450. Wo/$300, - $350, Lower Level w/ Gazebo $250 wo/Gazebo - $150. Day before $100 Day after $100.
Building and grounds: Parking lot is south of the barn across the street. Handicap parking and drop off is on the west side of the barn.
Furnishings and Capacity: The upstairs room has tables and chairs for approximately 350 people. Two of the tables are 60” round tables, 28 tables are 30” x 96” tables. (You can fit 10 people at table without sitting at the ends.) The Basement has 21 tables and chairs for an additional 100 more. Kitchen includes two full size refrigerators (one with freezer on top), 2 stoves, microwave, and 1-three compartment sink compartment sink. The upstairs bar has one refrigerator with freezer on top and bar sink. The basement has a stove, microwave and refrigerator with freezer on top.
Rental Fees: THE RENTAL FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME OF CONTRACT SIGNING. THIS IS NON-REFUNDABLE. If not received at the time of the contract signing (or if other suitable arrangements have not been made) your reservation request will be voided and the requested date will be made available to others. Telephone reservations will be held for 48 hours pending receipt of rental fee.
Damage Deposit: A $200 damage/clean up deposit for each level rented is required for the use of the facility. The damage deposit is due when the key is picked up. The check will be returned to the renter or shredded after an inspection has been completed by staff. Any or all of the deposit may be retained against cleanup costs, damages or other losses incurred. If these costs exceed the deposit, you will be held responsible for full payment of the damages. Any lost key will result in rekeying at your expense.