Corn crib charm…
I snapped this photo a few years ago. The large corncrib, which no longer exists, sat along Highway 18 east of West Union, Iowa. Look closely and you’ll see that the structure was “4-Sale”. I hope someone bought it to recycle the old lumber.
When I was a kid we had a corncrib similar to this one. Ear corn was stored in the sides of the building and shelled corn was kept in bins that were in the center above the drive-through area. When the crib was empty, we had fun playing hide-and-seek in there.
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A goal I have for 2012 is to take more photos of aging farm buildings. Barns and sheds are being demolished right and left around here. There was a neat old red barn down the road from us that I was thinking of photographing for Barn Charm, but just the other day my husband mentioned that it had been torn down recently. Me and my camera had better get busy!
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22 comments:
what an interesting shape, i have never seen anything like this!!
This one is different from most of the others...Love the roof lines! Great shot!
This is awfully close to the road!
i am slowly learning about barns from people who are much more familiar with them. Still, I don't think I have seen (in real life) one like this before.
Love that shot... almost looks alot like the old hop barns we have around here... Happy New Year to you!
What a great shot!
oh, yes, please! save them in pixels at least! i have seen a barn like this on another blog - it is marvelous! like a shed mounted on top of a barn!
I looked at this photo and thought - "that's one of the most beautiful corn cribs I've ever seen". I too hope it was salvaged somehow. But what a shame if it was torn down. The wood can fetch a handsome price around these parts. You know Jeannelle, I have similar memories of corn crib play. The one we have on the family farm was the same design - and it still stands today (for me) as a test of my courage too. I scaled it's upper reaches, with white knuckles and sweaty hands, to overcome my fear of heights. It worked for that day, and it felt wonderful, but unfortunately I still carry around that bit of fear! I look forward to seeing your photos of charming barns. wishing you all the best in this brand new year.
Oh my it's hard to see this barn is gone. And yes you are right I hope they recycle the wood I bet there are plenty that are still in good condition. Happy New Year!
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What a great building! It's got such a unique shape.
Very interesting building and fun to read your childhood memory.
That was a great old structure. It's a shame to see them torn down to make way in most cases for the metal buildings that are hard to be thought of as "charming"! Hope you get lots of photos of the old barns!
I love how you would have come up on this one just by the roadway. I'm so sad it's gone. It looks like it was still in fine condition.
I know how you feel about things being torn down. I've thought so myself lately that I better get a couple of structures before they are gone. :)
This was a great capture!
What a gorgeous barn- and so sad that it has been torn down. Thanks for sharing!
I love these barns -- lots like this around here (corn country, after all!)
Good luck on your barn journeys. Sounds like we can expect some more awesome photos from you. :)
THAT big ol barn is GONE? NOOO! It's sooo beautiful, I can't believe someone would destroy such an awesome & historical structure!!! Shame on them!
Yes, I know what you mean about barns being destroyed right & left... I do hope you're able to shoot as many as possible & share them here on Barn Charm... I'd just love to see them, but so sad to see them go
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Wow, I love coming around a curve and seeing a view like this. Hate to think that it is gone.
These old structures add a lot of character and charm to rural areas. I guess they can add danger as well if they are not maintained. Do get out with the camera and save their spirit.
What a great capture! So sad to read that it is no longer there...
What a great barn..... yes, go out and get photos of all of them. Nothing like these old midwestern barns
That's different but I like it great shot!
I've not seen anything like that around here. It's a cool-looking structure--too bad it's no longer, but I too hope the wood was salvaged.
Late to this Barn Charm party but I'm here. And what a fine corn crib. I have never seen anything like this and so thank you for the picture and the fine info. Sad it is gone but we have pictures!!
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