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Mark - IN.

04-20-2008 01:56:11




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The post below about razing the old barn made me have to go try to find some of these guys. They're out there. Someone from Illinois oughta know the history of these guys. Years ago when I lived in Illinois, I heard something about the history of them, but don't recall what it was. I never saw one as a kid growing up in Indiana, and still haven't seen one in Indiana now that I'm back here. I think they're neat looking, just don't understand them. And before I offend anyone, I'm not trying to. There is a history behind these guys. What is it? Tnanks in advance.

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greygoat

04-21-2008 07:54:13




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
They built round barns so that chickens couldn"t
find a corner to lay eggs in!



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cornfarmer

04-20-2008 19:37:21




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
They quit building round barns because of the high mortality rate of farmers using them-seems they would run themselves to death looking for a corner to pi@@ in.



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Spook

04-20-2008 18:58:24




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
There is one near Fowlerville, Michigan. Turn of the century?



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Mark - IN.

04-20-2008 15:13:27




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 Thanks all... in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
...I appreciate the time and the thought for you folks responding. I had never thought to build a round barn. But, also have no daily cattle to feed...easier.

Thanks much,

Mark



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Genos

04-20-2008 13:06:41




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
If Your From Indiana, There is at least one in Montgomery & One in Parke County Near Where Was Raised. B.I.L fell Through Haymow Floor While We were bird hunting for a pest contest for F.F.A.
Knocked Him Colder than a cucumber, back in 1959



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gab

04-20-2008 13:06:05




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
By just going through that list there must be close to twenty of them within twenty miles of me but I can only think of where two of them are right now. I got no idea of the theory behind building a barn that way. I live top center of the state, north of Freeport a hair.



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John (C-IL)

04-20-2008 10:56:46




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
I went to the University of Illinois where there are 3 of the barns on the list. I don't know that they are going to survive the athletic associations land grab. The entire South Farms is being moved off campus because the slickers didn't like the smell and the athletic association wanted the land for more athletic facilities.

The Round Barn Restaurant is also a landmark now occupied by Famous Daves BBQ.

Thanks for the link, I had no idea there were that many round barns in Illinois.

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paul

04-20-2008 09:25:10




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
They are more efficient at feeding, a bit more difficult to get the feed into storage.

--->Paul



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Old Roy agiin

04-20-2008 08:23:21




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
There is one between Butler and Worthington,PA on route 422 I don't know the history tho it was built from stone [from the farm it stands on



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Sid

04-20-2008 06:18:22




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Mark - IN.

04-20-2008 15:05:34




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Sid, 04-20-2008 06:18:22  
Now, that's pretty slick. Thanks.



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AWB

04-20-2008 05:28:45




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
There is a round barn in Edmond, Oklahoma that has been restored.



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Tractor,Tractor

04-20-2008 03:36:45




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
There use to be ne south of Bryan Ohio.



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super99

04-20-2008 03:13:02




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
They are easier to keep clean, no corners to pile junk in. Chris



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RICK165

04-20-2008 03:09:51




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
i have only seen one in my life its in southern/central ohio just east of somerset ohio RICK



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RN

04-20-2008 02:17:56




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 Re: Take a look at some of these in reply to Mark - IN., 04-20-2008 01:56:11  
Round barns history? Wi has a few, article few years back had a couple reasons- heat retention in winter for dairy herds that faced inward to feeding areas in center, less wood needed to enclose area. less wood needed on roof shingles, stronger walls from short sides or curve. The old English round cattle huts and Norwegian curved wall boat barn walls combined in practical ways to make a strong, usable structure that was easy to build. Top feed or hay storage was maybe a minor problem bu center tower let short drag lines or elavators work for grain or hay. RN

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