This rectangular barn, circa 1900, is a solid and impressive example of the robust construction techniques of its era. Located in Howard, Pennsylvania, a region with a rich history of lumbering, the barn features hand-hewn beams of mixed oak and chestnut, joined together with double tight ties for added strength and durability.
With dimensions of 24x36 feet, the barn offers a footprint of 864 square feet. The structure comprises four bays, spaced 11/14/11, and rises to a ridge height of 21 feet with a rafter plate height of 13.6 feet.
Howard, Pennsylvania, settled in 1784, experienced a surge in the lumber industry during the 19th century, utilizing the vast old-growth forests that once covered the region. This barn, a product of that era, offers a unique opportunity to repurpose a significant piece of local history.
Pennsylvania
24'x36'
864
Rafter Plate: 13,6' | Ridge Height: 21'
4
11'|14'|11'
One Floor
Mixed Oak and Chestnut
Hand Hewn
Double tight ties in the bents are done for added strength and durability. It is not uncommon for a barn to hold 50-100 tons of hay on the upper floor. Everything about a barn and its construction is designed around these needs.
1900's
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