More than 4 million farms have disappeared since the 1930's. That number is stunning for a number of reasons.
We're both diehard historic preservationists and, as such, we're aware that America's barns are disappearing at an alarming rate. Long a taken-for-granted symbol of the very founding and growth of our country, barns are being torn down to make way for development. Imagine our landscape without barns.
The Natinal Trust for Historic Preservation has a program called Barn Again! which assists folks who want to restore these historic structures and adapt them for new purposes. Community centers, residences, shops, the possibilities are endless. Their site shows examples of finished projects, gives technical advice and links to grant sources.
A great example of recycling and re-purposing!
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