Much to our surprise, we found a new to us DNR property....Fairbanks Landing. This barn was at one of the sites. I just had to stop and take a few shots. As usual it was the middle of the day with bright sunlight.
It is well on the way to falling down.
But can't you just imagine it as the center of a big farm....
How I would love to know who built it, what all it was used for, how long it has been standing. The stories it could tell are endless. I have other shots of a couple other buildings that I will show in later posts.This is my weekly entry to Tricia's Barn Charm meme.
Until you click on that last shot you really don't see how huge it once was.
ReplyDeleteSad that it's falling down. Kinda curious about that one bright piece of red tin.
It is a shame to see these buildings in such a bad state.
ReplyDeleteIt could indeed tell a tale or two.
you can just tell how beautiful it once was. really love the way it's built...
ReplyDeleteThis is a shame!! I would like to know as well. But really, times are so hard for the farmers, I watch a bit of the Farm Aid concert every year that Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp put on. So many farmers losing the farm, the land, I guess the barns are deserted for jobs in the city.
ReplyDeleteIt was a beauty in it's day and it certainly still has charm. Great find!
ReplyDeleteYes, what a shame. There are so many great barns, and so many other buildings going to ruin. Old structures were built so much better than today's.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how taking a different road can lead you to places you didn't know were there. Looks like this was a wonderful barn in its day. I like the interior shots. You don't get those too often. I too am very curious about the history of places like this, but I think the stories are long gone with those who used to live here.
ReplyDeleteI love this barn even though it's falling down. Such character! It must have been really beautiful in it's day!
ReplyDeletewhat a great find. it's so cool that you were able to get inside!!
ReplyDeletewhere is terre haute, it sounds so familiar??
You are so right----the stories this barn could tell. I would like to listen in!! It is so sad and someday there will be no more old timey barns just newer metal one.---No barn charm there. MB
ReplyDeleteMarvelous captures!
ReplyDeleteShe was certainly a looker in her day!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought it was as big as it is. To bad it's in such bad shape. Beautiful photos Rose!
ReplyDeleteIt was a big beauty in it's day. Sad to see it falling down.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to have lacked any TLC for a long time.
ReplyDeleteIt's heartbreaking to see these old charmers falling into ruin. This oldie but goodie was a very large barn in its day. If only barns could talk! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI bet that was grand when it was first built! I like the old barns, though, even when they're falling apart.
ReplyDeleteHow neat that you got some interior shots (very different from mine!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a big old barn...and how sad to see it totally neglected! Does make for some good photos though!
ReplyDeletei would have loved to see this old American beauty in its hay days.. it is still attractive to me, and very charming in its sad condition
ReplyDeleteSo neat that you were able to step inside and see the inner structure. Something I have not been able to do.
ReplyDeleteA grand old barn!
That's one awesome barn! I love the way it's built, esp w/ that 'room' overhang in the 3rd shot, that's unusual. I would like to have seen it in it's heyday. It's so 'hollowed out' & falling in... such a shame, but thanks so much for posting & sharing =)
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty huge. Inside I see woods I want to reclaim hehehe. Great shots and thanks for sharing.
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A fine series, Rose. I think you did a fine job of showing the interior considering the bright, mid-day lighting that make it difficult. The last couple of pictures show the sad state the barn is in. Nice to capture it while you can.
ReplyDeleteStunning captures Rose! I would probably have been too afraid to step inside. This poor, yet still charming, barn is in such sad condition. What a great find though! The third shot is very captivating… love the large 'room' that juts out.
ReplyDeleteOh, the stories this barn could tell...so interesting to see the shots from inside. Sad that it is falling down but beautiful at the same time...
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of a once beautiful old barn! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to see a grand old barn like that falling down. I agree that the stories it could tell would be fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see pictures of what this barn used to look like...Awesome find.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the "insider's" look! Too bad it's falling apart. Who knows...it may still have many more years ahead of it! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI think I would be afraid to go inside that one! You always find great barns wherever you are :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the shots of when you were inside and looking out. I haven't found a barn I could do that in for a while.
ReplyDeletewow, what great shots. i keep looking for a falling down barn. no luck yet. i will be linking up next week. missed out due to being in disney world. take care. (:
ReplyDeleteIf these barns could talk, oh the stories they could tell! Beautiful!
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