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Monday, April 2, 2012

The Story of an Old Farm on Turkey Hill ~ SOOC






Two years ago a small barn stood here, but it was in disrepair. As you can see, it is now gone but the cows seem quite contented to be grazing there. This farm is right down the road from the pond on Turkey Hill I posted a few days ago. I did have some pictures of the structure while it was still standing, but when my computer went cafluie a while back they ended up somewhere in thousands of pictures all out of place and in one jumbled mess.


Here is the other barn the way it looked the day I shot the pictures of the one on the ground.


This is the way it looks now...and it appears to be being used for storage. I think it looks a bit worse that it did back then I shot the other picture. You cannot tell from this, but the old barn was directly off to the left from this one...on the left of that little dirt roadway up to the present barn complex. The old homeplace sat in the middle of the two barns.  Sorry I could not get better shots of the newer structure, but it was way too far back up that hill for me to get any nearer than the road. I am thinking that the people who own or rent the farm live somewhere else because I have not been able to see any sort of structure resembling a  house.


This is the old homeplace which is now boarded up and windowless in places. At one time it was definitely a fine old wooden someplace with a fine chimney. The long building at the top of the picture is where the equipment is housed and they is hay up there, too. It is a much newer structure as you can tell.


 I have saved my favorite shot until the end. Seeing the old homeplace with that beautiful mountain in the background makes me imagine a large family living on a working farm. I like to think of what it looked like at sunrise and sunset. I like to picture small children playing outside and maybe attending a one room schoolhouse.  I imagine the simple life of old. It must have been lovely time and a wonderful place to live.
All of these photos are SOOC.

This post is linked with Tricia’s Barn Charm.


24 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful setting! I love seeing the old barn and house.

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  2. I love these pics of that old farm. It looks so peaceful and pastoral.

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  3. gorgeous countryside. glad the cows still inhabit the place.

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  4. Like you, I like to try to imagine a place such as that in days long gone by. I too like that last photo.

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  5. Lovely shots, full of rustic charm, Genie.

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  6. Love the last photo. It shows just how beautiful this place must be.

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  7. Love the last shot! It shows how lovely the place must have been when the house was inhabited and the old barn was still there.

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  8. You certainly saved the best for last! I'm with you on picturing the lives they would have lead. It is such a lovely place nestled there in the valley.
    I wonder too if it's still in the family. Wouldn't that be wonderful.
    Lovely shots Genie and a great find for sharing!

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  9. Yes beautiful photos and the last I love this beautiful landscape with shows all over the place, that farm needs a good remodeling. regards

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  10. Such beautiful, peaceful scenery. I love countryside landscapes like this...brings a lot of 'down home' feelings!!!


    My Tuesday Blog Post is: LITTLE HOUSE on the PRAIRIE A 1 room school house...if you'd care to drop by.

    Have a glorious day.

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  11. What a lovely job you did of photographing the pieces and parts of that farmstead! I love the last shot particularly, and your musings about the life that once lived there - a very nice journey!

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  12. great shots. i love having the chance to see after & before ... great views. (:

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  13. I like the photos of the old barns. We don't see those falling apart buildings here so often. Everything is so organized, it would have been broken down very quick here, to rebuilt a new one.
    Thanks for your comments on my blog. Marianne

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  14. I like your last shot too, it was snapped in some beautiful light. Maybe the golden hour? I see a little red and white tractor! :)

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  15. Love the pictorial history you provided Genie. I guess nothing lasts forever. :)

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  16. I think you're right about the last shot, it does really define the old farmstead! The old farmhouse & the fireplace is outstanding! Really a beautiful layout

    Thanks =)

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  17. Beautiful shots, it does indeed look like a wonderful place to have lived. But I'll pass on the simplicity of old, I'd prefer to have modern medical care!

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  18. Love all your photos and commentary. The last photo is a favorite

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  19. It really must have been magnificent when it was in its glory days. It's a shame to see such places left to crumble and fall down.

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  20. You know that was some fine home in its day...loved seeing it all, and the last is my favorite shot, too.

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  21. Genie - You sure have captured some beautiful scenery and I am thrilled with all the colours you have captured. Love them :)

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  22. Lovely story and photos! The last photo is so beautiful. If I squint a little I can see the children running across the field.

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  23. The barn that's still standing may end up like the other one if repairs aren't made, but it's got a lot of character. I like the old homestead and that chimney! Nice, Genie!

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  24. ahhhh what a place this must have been back in the day...and i love the word "cafluie" lol

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