Monday, December 12, 2011

Round Barn

Yesterday’s post prompted me to unearth an old photo album to find this scene from the farm I grew up on:

Round barn and pigs I snapped this for a 4-H photography project, probably in 1970.  Taking pictures was a whole different ballgame back then.  Relatively few photos were taken as film was usually used quite sparingly.  The round barn was built in the early 1920’s.  It was badly damaged by a tornado a few years ago and had to be torn down.  I regret never taking any photos of the barn’s interior up in the haymow.  The roof’s wooden support structure was quite amazing to see.

This post is linking to Barn Charm at the Bluff Area Daily blog.

Barn charm

22 comments:

  1. TrishaDecember 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Another beautiful barn!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    So, this barn is no more? What a shame, I'm so sorry... darn tornadoes!

    Don't forget Barn Charm, tonight! =)

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  3. CarlettaDecember 12, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You grew up here - how awesome is that! Love the round barn. The whole scene is lovely. I was in
    4-H back around that time too.
    Your composition is wonderful. You knew what you were doing even back then. :)

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  4. dr momiDecember 12, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I've only seen a few round barns, very cool!

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  5. MariDecember 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love this! It's even better that you grew up here. I grew up on a farm, but don't have any pictures of the barn and now it's gone. Glad you have this one!

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  6. ruralrevivalfarmDecember 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    What a great barn!

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  7. MichaeleDecember 12, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    The barn is cool, but I can't get over seeing the hogs in the snow. The breed of hogs raised these days would never be able to stand that. I love seeing them.

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  8. genieDecember 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is an awesome barn and I love the old picture. I have never seen anything like it. Amazing structure. Round houses for trains but have never heard of round barns for the cows :-) genie

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  9. MarmePurlDecember 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    So happy you used that spare film to capture this scene. We are all the better for it.

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  10. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 13, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    This was a wonderful barn! So glad you took a photo of it long ago!

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  11. LesleyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Love the round barns. Sad that this one is no more. Of course, those hogs are also no more.....

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  12. RutaDecember 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Cool! I love round barns and have found a few in Vermont. Sad to hear this one is not around anymore...but it is great you were able to preserve it on film.

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  13. Tanya BreeseDecember 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    how sad that it's gone...what a beautiful vintage photo.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    YaY! You joined Barn Charm! I'm so glad, too, cuz these old barns are sooo worth seeing & I wanted all the 'Barn Charmers' to see this one! =)

    Thanks so much! =)))

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  15. MargaretDecember 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Great composition you had in the 1970's already! Can't believe it is gone.... This should be a painting.

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  16. theconstantwalkerDecember 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    A wonderful building to see..

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  17. PatDecember 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This is really a cool shot. Too bad that this barn no longer exits. It was really a beauty!

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  18. Pamela GordonDecember 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This is an awesome photo! Round barns are quite rare. The roof inside would be designed similar to a cathedral. It's nice that you still have that photo. Have you thought of giving a copy to the local historical society if there is one?

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  19. RoseDecember 13, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I so wish you had taken photos of the inside, but am thankful to at least see this....

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  20. JeannelleDecember 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Thanks for all the comments! To Pamela...that's a good idea!

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  21. NaniDecember 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    It really is a shame that the barn was damaged so badly. It's a neat looking barn. Round, how cool!

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  22. RoseJanuary 13, 2021 at 7:05 PM

    I see I commented on this already...I always wondered what happened to to Tricia who had the meme back then.

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