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Barns & Farmhouses
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Barn Journal 
 "Dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of traditional farm architecture," this site provides extensive information about barns including a featured barn, links to barn sites, recommendations of books about barns, answers to frequently asked questions about barns, a listing of barn owners and experts, and stories about this beloved symbol of the American farm. http://www.thebarnjournal.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Architecture Last updated Dec 11, 2001 Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland
Devoted to midwestern prairie farmhouses of the 1800s and early 1900s. Contains information on early settlers and homes, farming, balloon frame houses, the L house, the wheat boom and bust; excerpts from writings of the time (including authors Willa Cather, Bill Holm, and Orval Lund); a virtual farmhouse; and essays "What is Sustainable Agriculture?" and "A Sustainable Future?" Online companion to documentary film of same title by Minnesota's Twin Cities Public Television. From PBS Online . http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/ Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, Architecture by Place, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Apr 2, 2002 A Guide to Colorado's Historic Architecture and Engineering
This site features brief illustrated information about historical residential and commercial building styles and elements in Colorado. It includes browsable information about materials (adobe, log, sod), styles (such as Greek and Gothic Revival, Mission, and Art Deco), forms (such as bungalow and split-level), and uses (such as bridges, barns, and gas stations). From the Colorado Historical Society, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. http://www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/guides/architecture/archindex.htm Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, History Last updated Feb 16, 2004 Methow Music Festival
Describes this annual Winthrop, Washington state, event that showcases professional performances of classical and other music, "in the barns and meadows of the Methow Valley." The site features a schedule and profiles of artists for the current year. Presents information about the festival's history and aspirations. Includes press releases, volunteer information, and links. http://www.methowmusicfestival.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Musical Genres, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections
"Thousands of photographs of Oregon...digitized and searchable online, dating from the mid 1800's with special focus on the City of Salem and other Western Oregon communities." May be searched by title, description, subject, or multi-field. There are also pre-programmed Selected Topic Searches on such subjects as homes, railroads, covered bridges, and "Tired Old Barns." http://photos.salemhistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 20, 2002 |
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