I am a sucker for anything old and decrepit. The rustier, the more falling apart or dusty... add a bit of history or mystery and the more romantic it is to me for some reason.
On our West Virginia trip, I spied a bit of grey through the trees and had to investigate...
When I got closer, I was excited to see it was an old barn... After knocking on the front door of the house next to it; the really sweet elderly couple who owned the farm were more than happy to let me take pictures with a bit of history and a lovely chat.
The barn was built sometime in the 1930's (karma) and they used it to keep thier farm tools and equipment.
They raised hay and cattle.
They had tried pear trees to start an orchard, but the Cicadas hit a year later and wiped them out.
When they became too old to work the farm,
they sold the 20 acres of the land off and kept 5 pristine acres to them selves.
including the barn and tools.
And hadn't been inside in quite a few years.
Next to it was the chicken shed.
Despite the asphalt shingles, I thought it would make the dreamiest little retreat..
Maybe an artist's studio?
Jen
P.S. ( this ps is just for you Tara... ;) Thank you to every one who participated in the open house!)
These are great photos, and how nice of you to chat with the couple. I'm sure you "made their day"! I grew up on some acreage with an old barn on some adjacent property that finally fell down one year, so sad to see it go.
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really, GREAT photos !
ReplyDeleteLoved your post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How wonderful that you got to hear the story of the building...not just another abandoned barn, but a place with a real history!
ReplyDeleteloooove this post. i have a soft spot for barns....well that and doors!
ReplyDeletewonderful photos.
you are so lucky that you got to talk to the owners of the barn. you are so cool!!!
xoxo
Bestill my beating heart Jen!! **sigh** what a lovely lovely story and barn, I so would have asked to see the inside..bought some of the old farm treasures! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos as well~
Thanks for the PS, I forgot mine today!
Hello Jen - thank you for sharing these fabulous photos of the old barn buildings. That word decrepit made me giggle. What a great word. I will have to use it. I'm a lover of decrepit things too! The older and worn out the better.
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Marie
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This is too awesome! I love old stuff too.
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