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Monday, November 7, 2011

Staff Post by Paul Fikse

Barns serve numerous functions and their design often reflects their intended use. Whether used to store agricultural produce, livestock or equipment - a good barn comes in handy.

The historic two-barn combination barn shown below 150 foot in length and was the main building for a dairy creamery business.


This image shows that the most important part of a barn is the roof.


One of the finest example of architecturally spectacular barns is right here in Michigan. Many of you may have seen this barn near Sleeping Bear Dunes:

photo of the D.H. Day Barn - Glen Harbor, MI
by John H. Bowman

I’ve had an appreciation for barns, but as a horse owner and rider, I have a special appreciation of a good horse barn. The image below is one of the barns at the Michigan State facility. In spring they hold a horse expo.



This illustration once again exhibits the talents of Visbeen Associates, Inc. and casts a wonderful vision of an elegant equestrian facility.


The image below is of our family on a recent trail ride. The month of October is my favorite - as the cooler temperatures and autumn colors provide the backdrop for some wonder rides and time with my wife and children.




Although not about barns in particular - the quote below is one of my favorites on a somewhat related subject.