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- Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the landscape of Maine for centuries.Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell.
- Author(s): Don Perkins
- 128 Pages
- History, United States
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"This book tells the story of Maine barns, as well as the Mainers who have worked in, worked on and even resided in Maine's barns"--Book Synopsis
Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the landscape of Maine for centuries.
Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell. In Bridgton, one barn offered comfort to a 16 year-old boy when his father was injured; another New Gloucester barn was so important to one family that its likeness was engraved on their headstones. Some owners said they would rather see their homes burn than their barns, and others have dedicated their lives and countless funds to restoring and preserving these buildings. From modest English to grand Victorian, Don Perkins examines the structures, origins, and evolution of Maine's barns, demonstrating the vital and precious role they play in people's lives.
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