round and round...
This old Wisconsin round barn was in pretty dilipidated shape until recently when a new roof was installed. Too often these marvels of rural architecture are left to their own devices, and the results are heartbreaking. More work still needs to be done to this old beauty, but now it has time,and can be enjoyed by a new generation....
Round barns gained a short lived popularity in the late 1800's and early 1900's because of their perceived efficiency. But the high cost of construction was a obstacle to them becoming popular...
round and round...
This old Wisconsin round barn was in pretty dilipidated shape until recently when a new roof was installed. Too often these marvels of rural architecture are left to their own devices, and the results are heartbreaking. More work still needs to be done to this old beauty, but now it has time,and can be enjoyed by a new generation....
Round barns gained a short lived popularity in the late 1800's and early 1900's because of their perceived efficiency. But the high cost of construction was a obstacle to them becoming popular...