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The Capitol View barn is more than 100 years old; it accommodates a variety of hosted events including recent barn dances. It was moved a short distance to its current location and was refurbished.
When looking around an old barn like the Kohler Barn, one can often discover clues about the time period in which it was built, the ethnicity of the builder and how it was used.
The condition and immaculate appearance of the Bank Barn illustrate the pride that owners often take in showcasing their preservation efforts.
Built in the 1890s, the Monastery Barn is a German-style barn; it supported a dairy operation until the 1970s. The new owners who purchased it in 2012 have restored the barn to its previous glory for future generations to enjoy.
'I’m typically in contact with one or two new people each week,' Chuck Law says. 'Not just about preserving barns but other traditional outbuildings as well.'
Chuck Law recognizes the beauty in Wisconsin’s rural landscape – including in its wide variety of barns. A retired University of Wisconsin faculty member, he’s a co-founder of a barn-preservation program that started in 1985.
James Cryns
Jim Cryns has for more than 25 years worked as a freelance writer in Wisconsin. In addition to being a staff writer for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, he was a radio news anchor with both WTMJ and WISN.
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Built in the 1890s, the Monastery Barn is a German-style barn; it supported a dairy operation until the 1970s. The new owners who purchased it in 2012 have restored the barn to its previous glory for future generations to enjoy.
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