A very typical scene from years ago. A team of horses or mules would have been housed in this barn along with some cattle, sheep or hogs. The loft would have been full of hay by the end of summer. There would have been grain bins full of feed and a tack room. Water was nearby so taking care of the animals was made easier. The day started here and ended here. It was also a great playhouse for the youth of the day. Playing hide and seek or swinging from the ropes in the hay loft could fill a lot of time for the child in their spare time.

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