Look at the updated
Pretty Baby Contest post to see if you got the pictures matched correctly.
That was fun and thank you to all who participated.
And, now, from
Babies to Barns.
This barn is found on Va. state hwy. 620. Again ... a bell tower. We did not have the towers on barns in Alabama from where I moved, so, they are fascinating to me. These pictures were taken back in the Spring when the corn was young.
Hey, I just thought of something. Perhaps these towers housed a pulley so that bales of hay could be pulled up into the loft from a wagon below? I've seen pulleys mounted on the outside of barns before but that is a thought. What do you think? Perhaps I need to ask one of the older farmers around here just what those towers were used for.
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Our World Tuesday
Barn Charm
Outdoors Wednesday
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Maybe it did both! Looks like something round in it. You even had me snapping barns...on the way home Saturday. Its catchy! Too bad people can't afford to keep them fixed up. It is sad to see the state of decay many are in. But I guess they aren't needed anymore for one reason.??
ReplyDeleteGreat barn, Mom! The bell tower is so interesting. And, look at all that beautiful corn! Going to try another type of corn. I didn't plant enough to get the corn pollinated, from what people have been telling me, so I have to plant more than just a few seeds. Also, someone suggested them being so close to that block wall kind've "cooked" them with the reflecting 100-115 degree heat! So, at least I have some dried corn stalks to decorate with for Halloween....and we try again. :-)
ReplyDeleteI was going to suggest it might be a place for a pulley to help lift the bales of hay:-) I think you are right but I've never seen a barn with a tower like that. There is an old barn near here that is built kind of like that one, but no tower.
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't win the baby contest!
What a great barn! I think you are on to something about the pulley for lifting hay. Hope you have a good evening!
ReplyDeleteGreat barn. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWonderful old barn and what great captures for the day!! Hope your week is off to a good start! Enjoy! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos ~ would love to know what the little tower and pulley are for ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteIt looks a huge barn.
ReplyDeletethis is a really neat barn. I love the old weathered look of the wood and the roof.
ReplyDeletewhat a great and unique barn! love the roofs and the tower.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen bell towers on a barn. What a find! I like the rusty roof and wonder if this barn was ever painted?
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about the tower, too. Very nice shots!
ReplyDeletethe barn has quite a dramatic roofline.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I've never seen a tower like that on a barn before.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how barns change design from one area to another. I've never seen them with a bell tower though.
ReplyDeleteNice barn find. I've not seen the tower on top like that, either.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very unique barn! I've never seen one with a tower.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and your nice comment.
I don't think I have seen a tower like that either - and I have lived in VA most of my life! Interesting...now I am curious! Great little barn - it does look to have some kind of pulley wheel in the tower too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous old barn.. you captured all its charm!
ReplyDeletehi, another VA blogger ... oh yeah!! that is great. love this barn. such character. that is great!! love the tower. glad you got the views. so fun. (:
ReplyDeletegreat old barn and i can see the little pully contraption...you are probably correct!
ReplyDeleteI have seen pictures of barns with towers on them before, but have never asked what they were for. I think you are right about this one having a pulley, I can see the upper wheel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, I'm glad you enjoyed the thistle!
I found out that those tower with bells is for calling the farmers it is time to eat or rest. ^_^ Which make a great sense to me. ^_^ Great find I bet now those corn are already harvested? Thanks for visiting me.
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
This is a beautiful barn! I recently drove cross country on I80 and was fascinated by all the different style barns I saw along the way.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so addicted to taking photos of old barns. Yours are wonderful!! Thank you for stopping by my place and saying hello.
ReplyDeleteFantastic ol beauty of a barn! Love all that rust...
ReplyDeleteI want to know why too. Will have to ride that way sometime. It looks to be a pully like you said inside the tower. I want a barn.
ReplyDeleteLove your pic.
Betsy
Thanks for your comment. I too read the Julia Child book between her and Avis. It was fabulous. Hope you find some good recipes to try on my blog. Love your barn pictures.
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