The Barn Lady
This site has been created as a place where I can share my love for heritage barns and learn from others who share that love. There are a lot of you out there! My collection of images, stories, and information about barns just keeps growing and it seems a shame not to make it available to others. I’ve had the pleasure of becoming friends with women from other states who happily and willingly share the moniker “Barn Lady.”
Barn for Sale
My husband and I rescued this century-old English barn a few years ago. It was dismantled in 2008 and put it in safe storage. Our intent was to make it our home but a number of circumstances have altered those plans. The pegged frame is sawn pine and is largely intact and in excellent condition. Full supports under the three bays are intact. About half of the siding has been saved as has much of the split fieldstone foundation. The barn measures 32 by 44. Much of the hardware, pegs, and hay carrier have been saved.
Our design for the barnhouse called for a large mudroom between the house and a two-car garage. The buyer of the frame has the option to purchase the engineer-approved house plans customized to retain the look and character of a barn. For more information, please contact us at 269-589-6893.
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Barn organizations have taken hold in many counties, regions, states, and at the national level. Some are concerned with the documentation of all heritage barns in their area. Others focus on a particular type of ethnic barn or identify the locations of barns bearing murals or advertising such as the famous Warrick “Mail Pouch” barns. Some have ‘barn’ in their title or are part of a historical society. And fortunately, a few are professional and creative enough to have built endowments, make grants, and network effectively with kindred groups. If there isn’t a barn organization in your area, start one! Just remember to drop the “E” from EGO so everyone can GO confidently forward working together!
