Jack, As farming changed and the barn is not used much unless you have "hobby" horses or some other specialized use, the barns were let go to the dogs. They were not painted and the roof was let go. Then they sag and eventually crumble. Many people don't realize the value of a well cared for barn. It is a definite asset to a farmstead. So many people but farmsteads for the house as a place to live in the country, and can't see the economic benefit of taking care of the other buildings. I am a hobby man and would have my barn busy as heck with all of the things I would have going on if I had a building that big.
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