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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 9:47:29 PM
Do you ever wonder what the story is behind an old barn?
Where I currently live there are a lot of old and not so old cattle ranches,,, some are remnants from the turn of the Century (1900).... some barns/building are dilapidated,, laying on the ground, some leaning from decades of wind and snow storm abuse... and some not that old but left abandoned for what ever reason...
This is a barn I pass every time I head over to Rolling Oaks Ranch where I help a friend on her small ranch..
I wonder what this old neglected barn's story is...
>^..^<
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 11:38:18 AM
Brenda... like "Ansestry/Geneology" I wish therewas such a source for old buildings... The only sources I know of are old county revords, newspaper articles and "old timers " who still remember the Who ' and When 's....
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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Jan 21 2016 : 5:40:27 PM
An abandoned house or barn is so sad looking. I feel for them.
The house I live in was built sometime in the 1800's. I often wonder who built it and what were they like. Did they have children? How many. What caused the fire we found evidence of when we redid the roof? How big was the farm then? How many families have lived here before us? A few of the questions have been answered, but most not. I love it here and want to stay for more years to come. The last 31 haven't been long enough.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
#6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| katmom |
Posted - Jan 19 2016 : 12:37:40 PM
here are 2 more pictures of forgotten buildings...
this one is in Reardon, WA... out in wheat land...
this one is in Troy, ID... I am not sure if it was an old school or church... but it to has been left to fade away...
oh if only I had a Gazillion dollars.. I would buy all the old barns, churches and schools,,, gather them up and place them on my property... and love them.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 9:02:41 PM
I love the look of the sliders, too. But they definitely need replacements. The hardware for 3 of the 4 doors are there, but not for the 4th. They are covered in paint (probably protected them LOL!). I want to paint the barn, too, but I also like the old barnwood look.
We have to keep the 3 stall doors wired closed because they are too small for the horses and 2 of the horses on the property right now are pregnant. We don't want them to lay down and get stuck in there.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 8:35:17 PM
luv those sliding barn doors!
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 8:29:22 PM
That could make a really fun wedding Linda. Hope it happens.
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:09:09 AM
One of my neighbor's granddaughters was thinking of using my barn as a backdrop for a wedding, but it hasn't happened yet.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:05:50 AM
Here are some pictures of my old barn. It is leaning a little, and really needs new sliding doors on both sides. I was quoted $1500-2000 to level it and not sure if I will or not. It is sturdy as it is.
The front of the barn that is seen from my farmhouse 
The left side inside: 3 stalls for cows and a loft above. All of the junk in the loft is gone.
The right side inside: 3 storage rooms.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:04:55 AM
Quite a few years ago, Maryjane hosted an event over in Couere d'Alene, Idaho,,, most of the activity was held outside,,, but the food was pre-pared and served in the Barn,,, most everyone choose to sit outside as it was such a beautiful day (July),, but it was lovely to saunter into the barn, (shade) chat and enjoy the fabulous foods....
Gosh,,, I think that was back in 2009.???
I know I have some photos somewhere... I will have to hunt them down...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:00:22 AM
Judith,, oh what a great idea... Barn Weddings are very popular right now... and what a great location for a 'family reunion' gathering..
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 09:44:02 AM
We have a farm family fairly close by who refurbished their round barn! It's absolutely gorgeous. They held a quilt show in this barn showcasing their family's hand made quilts through several generations. I believe they are planning to offer the barn for special occasions.
Farmgirl sister #3926
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 09:06:53 AM
Bonnie...I'm with you, I too Photograph Old Barns and I think it is just a shame to see them
go by the wayside. Those Barnes speak stories to me too Sara and they are part of Our History.
Have a Blessed Day Everyone,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
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Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 11 2016 : 11:06:08 PM
Karen,, so true... I wish we as a Society respected our heritage and would maintain and care for what we have.
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Earthstone |
Posted - Jan 11 2016 : 2:11:58 PM
I live in WV and there are hundreds of old, abandoned barns and houses in this state. There are so many possibilities of why that is! They make great subjects for art work. Unfortunately, too many people want to buy a place and destroy the history in the process. Towns tear down old houses to put in double wides, rather than rehabilitate beautiful homes. The property we bought here in 1981 had no buildings on it that were still standing but we know where they were from the stones places here and there. |
| katmom |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 6:47:04 PM
Alicia,, that is so awesome!
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 6:12:00 PM
Charlestown, Linda. Just North of Louisville, about 25 min from downtown. I put up a thread with pictures. :)
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 6:00:05 PM
Sara and Grace, I, too, have seen old barns like that here in Texas and in SW Louisiana.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 5:53:17 PM
Where in Indiana is it?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 5:38:47 PM
Sure, Linda. I will start a thread! :)
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 4:56:31 PM
I'd love to see the interior, Alicia.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 4:21:34 PM
Yes, all the time, Grace! I love old barns (and houses). We are getting ready to buy a cabin built in 1830. I plan to go to the assessors office when I can and back date deeds. I really want to know what family built it! It is rather large for the time; 2 stories, 4 rooms, 2 fireplaces. Here is a picture!
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 06:07:47 AM
Love old barns and the stories! We have quite a few in our area, some still being used, but sadly more that look like they'll fall down any minute. Since we sit on mostly granite around here, most of the really old barns have stone foundations. Just beautiful! Bonnie, come on out and take some pictures! What a special hobby!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 12:46:21 AM
Grace, enjoyed your story and it's humor. All good stories have a tinge of truth in them.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 9:23:18 PM
Bonnie, I think that is great... I don't think California has any sort of assistance for barn preservation/restoration... wish it did...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 5:07:56 PM
I have been photographing barns for many years and it really hurts to see how many I have pictures of are no more. But there is a bright side. Some states like Iowa, have a barn restoration program. There is some money available if you put in half the money. Minnesota has an organization called Friends of Minnesota Barns. Does your state have any?
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